UFC 307 is set to rock the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, Oct. 5, with an electrifying lineup of fights. The eagerly awaited event marks the promotion’s return to the 'Beehive State' for the first time since UFC 291 in July 2023, where Justin Gaethje delivered a stunning knockout against Dustin Poirier to claim the BMF title.
The fight card will be headlined by two title clashes. In the main event, reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is poised to defend his crown against Khalil Rountree Jr. Meanwhile, the co-main event will see Raquel Pennington putting her UFC bantamweight title on the line in a showdown with Julianna Pena.
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UFC 307: Which songs have Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. walked out to?
The fighters' entrances are the pulse of any major fight card, transforming the arena into a theater of excitement. These walkouts not only pump up the fighters but also set the perfect tone for the battles ahead.
Although the walkout tracks for the UFC 307 roster remain a mystery, we can delve into the soundtracks these fighters have used in the past.
With an impressive 8-1 UFC record, including six victories by knockout, Alex Pereira is preparing for his third title defense of the year. He secured the light heavyweight belt with a second-round KO of former champion Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 in November 2023.
'Poatan' is renowned not only for his ferocious fighting style but also for his commanding octagon walkouts, marked by his signature bow-and-arrow gesture, a powerful tribute to his Pataxó tribal roots.
Pereira has made 'Itsári' by the Brazilian band Sepultura his trademark entrance anthem, walking out to the powerful track for every UFC bout to date.
Meanwhile, Khalil Rountree Jr., with an Octagon record of 9-5 and one no contest, enters UFC 307 riding the momentum of an impressive five-fight win streak. 'The War Horse' faced a setback when he received a four-and-a-half-month suspension after testing positive for Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). However, with his ban officially lifted on Sept. 18, the 34-year-old Californian is now ready to compete for his first title shot.
Rountree Jr. is known for switching up his walkout tracks, choosing a different song for each fight. For his most recent UFC appearance, where he faced Anthony Joshua in December 2023, he made his entrance to the iconic beats of 'Staying Alive' by the Bee Gees.
During his fight against Marcin Prachnio at UFC 257 in January 2021, 'The War Horse' chose the hard-hitting track 'Isis' by Joyner Lucas featuring Logic for his walkout.
UFC 307: Which songs have Raquel Pennington, Julianna Pena, and others walked out to?
With a UFC record of 13-5, highlighted by a six-fight win streak, Raquel Pennington is set to make her first defense of the UFC bantamweight title. She secured the vacant belt with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Mayra Bueno Silva at UFC 297 in January.
'Rocky' has established a tradition for her recent bouts, stepping into the octagon to the empowering tune of 'The Bravest' by Sir Roosevelt.
For her UFC 205 clash with Miesha Tate, Pennington made her entrance to 'Can't Hold Us' by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton.
Meanwhile, Julianna Pena, holding a promotional record of 7-3, is set to make her return after more than two years on the sidelines. Her last appearance was at UFC 277 in July 2022, where she lost her title to Amanda Nunes. UFC 307 will mark 'The Venezuelan Vixen's' second crack at the 135-pound title.
Peña has a habit of choosing a new track for each of her walkouts. For her title defense, she made her entrance to 'Who Gon Stop Me' by Jay-Z and Kanye West. In contrast, for her crowning moment at UFC 269, 'The Venezuelan Vixen' opted for the gritty intensity of 'Psycho' by post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd.
One of the must-watch matchups at UFC 307 is bantamweight clash between Jose Aldo and Mario Bautista. The former longtime featherweight kingpin, boasting a UFC record of 14-7, is making his return to the cage following a career resurgence. Aldo reignited his legacy with a triumphant comeback victory over Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 this past May.
'Junior' is expected to stick to his long-standing tradition of walking out to the iconic beats of 'Run This Town' by Jay-Z featuring Rihanna and Kanye West — a track that has been his trusted anthem for years. However, at UFC 301, Aldo spiced things up by blending it with the timeless classic 'We Are the Champions' by Queen.
Meanwhile, Bautista, boasting an impressive 8-2 UFC record, is fueled by the confidence of a dominant six-fight win streak. A victory over the legendary UFC Hall of Famer would catapult him into the title picture.
Since making his UFC debut against Cory Sandhagen in January 2019, Bautista has remained loyal to the timeless power of Led Zeppelin's 'Immigrant Song' as his walkout anthem.
Check out the potential walkout songs for other fighters on the UFC 307 fight card:
Kayla Harrison: 'Unbreakble' by Jay Kill and The Hustle Standard
Stephen Thompson: 'Wonderboy' by Tenacious D
Joaquin Buckley: 'See Me Now!' by Jeleel
Roman Dolidze: 'Moxevuri'
Kevin Holland: '02.02.99' by That Mexican OT
Marina Rodriguez and Carla Esparza: 'I’m Shipping Up to Boston' by Dropkick Murphys