Alex Pereira delivered another stunning performance by defeating Khalil Rountree Jr. with a series of strikes in the fourth round of UFC 307, prompting widespread admiration and calls for a dream fight against Jon Jones.
Alex Pereira has done it again. Fans, fighters, and media were left in awe at the light heavyweight champion’s latest performance against Khalil Rountree Jr. in the UFC 307 main event.
Pereira and Rountree fought tooth-and-nail before Pereira put the bloodied challenger away with a brutal flurry of strikes in the fourth round of Saturday’s UFC 307 main event. From the moment Pereira walked out to the octagon to their across-the-cage face-off to the bloody battle that ensued and the unforgettable finish, it was yet another epic moment authored by “Poatan.”
Unsurprisingly, social media was abuzz with reactions. Even UFC star Conor McGregor chimed in, calling for a dream fight that has fans salivating: Pereira vs. heavyweight champion and light heavyweight GOAT Jon Jones. “Poatan vs. Bones,” McGregor wrote on social media.
Others also reacted passionately to the show-closing performance, including Max Holloway, Renato Moicano, and Gilbert Burns—no strangers to thrilling fights themselves. See more social media reactions below.
Megan Anderson tweeted, “Alex Pereira is in a league of his own!!” She noted how he worked through adversity early but once he made the reads, it was game over for Rountree Jr. Sodiq Yusuff humorously suggested that while Alex may not be using black magic to win fights, it seems his opponents refuse to engage in MMA against him.
Renato Moicano described the fight as a “fooking movie scene!!!” He praised both fighters but highlighted how once Pereira found the distance, the fight was over. Meanwhile, Mike Malott simply marveled at Pereira’s devastating power.
Kenny Florian called Pereira a savage, noting his systematic breakdown after round 2 with lead leg kicks and body shots paying dividends. However, he also gave props to Khalil Rountree for his impressive performance against such a formidable opponent.
Alan Jouban poetically referred to their bout as a “beautiful, violent dance these two warriors put on for us!” Adrian Yañez echoed this sentiment, expressing awe at the fight’s intensity and giving much respect to Khalil.
These reactions capture the essence of what makes UFC events so electrifying—unexpected turns, raw emotion, and moments that leave everyone talking long after the final bell rings.