UFC 307: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. Prediction, Odds, and Picks (October 5)
- Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. is the main event of UFC 307.
- Pereira is fighting his fourth fight in 12 months.
- Each fighter has 9 wins by KO/TKO in their MMA portfolio.
Who’s going to win the Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. UFC 307 fight on October 5 in Salt Lake City? Betting odds suggest it’s going to be the defending champ – “Poatan” is a -510 favorite to beat “The War Horse.”
Still, given that Khalil Rountree Jr. has established the reputation of a true giant slayer given that he’s 5-1 in fights in which he was the betting underdog, we call for caution.
Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. UFC 307 Odds
| Moneyline | Odds |
|---|---|
| Alex Pereira | -510 |
| Khalil Rountree Jr. | +370 |
When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Place: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: PPV
Fight Preview
The Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. fight is the main event of UFC 307, in which the two fight for the 205lb championship belt. Our prediction is that this is going to be a stand-up striking duel. In fact, we’re almost 100% certain of this.
The reason is that both prefer fighting standing up, the evidence being that Rountree has never shot a single takedown, while Pereira has one TD in his UFC portfolio.
Both are excellent strikers with a background in kickboxing. Pereira is a former Glory Kickboxing champ who’s got an 81.81% knockout rate since switching to MMA. Meanwhile, Rountree is a Muay Thai expert, who won 9 of his 19 MMA fights by KO/TKO. One of those wins happened against another former Glory champ, Gokhan Saki.
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These are the reasons why he was given a title shot, which is going to be the biggest fight of his career. He’s fast and powerful, but his tendency to absorb more strikes than he lands could be a problem against Pereira.
Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. Prediction
Our prediction is that this is going to be Alex Pereira’s hardest title defense so far. Khalil Rountree is a much better striker than any of Pereira’s previous opponents in the Light Heavyweight Division. We do think this guy stands a chance on October 5, although we do understand why Pereira is such a huge favorite.
This is why our top pick for the UFC 307 headliner is that the fight will finish by knockout, technical knockout, or disqualification.
Free Pick:
- Fight to End By KO/TKO/DQ (-1200)
