The UFC’s latest venture to Salt Lake City didn’t disappoint. By the end of UFC 307, fans witnessed another exhilarating knockout finish by light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, Julianna Peña reclaiming the women’s bantamweight throne and Kayla Harrison cementing herself as the No. 1 contender for Peña’s belt.
In the main event, Pereira overcame a near knockdown from Khalil Rountree Jr. in Round 2, rallying to get a fourth-round TKO finish and extend his knockout streak to four in a row. In the co-main event, Peña narrowly outpointed Raquel Pennington to earn a split decision win.
Here’s what the next move should be for each champion and other top stars of UFC 307.
Alex Pereira, light heavyweight
Who should be next: Winner of Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308 on Oct. 26
Like any budding superstar, Pereira has done a great job of creating multiple opportunities, and storylines for his path forward. A potential move back to middleweight or up to heavyweight. Pereira is in multiple conversations, which is always preferred. Ultimately, though, it’s evident that even he knows his immediate future is at…
