UFC 307: Alex Pereira beats Khalil Rountree Jr. to retain light heavyweight crown

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alex Pereira retained the UFC light heavyweight crown by beating Khalil Rountree Jr. by TKO with 28 seconds left in the fourth round at UFC 307 on Saturday night.

It was the fourth straight title bout for Pereira (12-2) and his third consecutive successful title defense.

“You knew it was going to be a badass fight,” UFC CEO Dana White said.

Rountree (14-6) showcased his speed early and delivered several hard strikes. At one point, in the second round...