Former UFC two-time champion Conor McGregor announced that Alex Pereira's victory at UFC 307 earned him $200,000.
On October 6, Alex Pereira defeated Khalil Rountree by technical knockout in the fourth round at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, USA, retaining his light heavyweight title.
I AM PUTTING A MILLION U.S. DOWN ON A KO TAKING PLACE ONE WAY OR THE OTHER HERE IN THIS MAIN EVENT, @DuelbitsOdds are 1/5. A million wins back $200k. Let’s see…
Conor McGregor
The Irishman added after Pereira's fight with Rountree:
$200k baby! THE RICH GET RICHER! Called it play by play! What a fighter, Poatan! Incredible!
Pereira's previous fight was in June 2024 at UFC 303, where he won against Jiří Procházka by technical knockout in the second round, boasting 12 wins and two losses.
Rountree last stepped into the octagon in December 2023 at UFC Fight Night 233, defeating Anthony Smith by technical knockout in the third round. His record stands at 13 wins, six losses, and one no contest.