UFC 307: Pereira vs Rountree Jr. Expert Picks and Predictions

Get the inside scoop on UFC 307 with expert predictions for Pereira vs Rountree Jr.! 🥊 Learn about the key factors that will decide the fight and who’s expected to come out on top.

Spencer Toth

Updated on September 26, 2024

UFC 307 Predictions and Expert Picks

The UFC 307 odds have been released, and it is now time to make your free UFC 307 predictions for Saturday night. There is no doubt about who is headlining the UFC 307, as Light Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will carry this fight card on his back. Pereira has transformed into a UFC superstar and is suddenly one of the biggest names in the sport. The UFC 307 odds have him favored to win, but Khalil Rountree Jr. brings a unique skill set that could give Pereira troubles. Here are your UFC 307 predictions for the massive event. 

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UFC 307 Fight Card

The UFC 307 fight card features not one, but two title fights. Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. will throw down in the main event after Raquel Pennington looks to defend her belt against Julianna Pena in the co-main event. The departure of Mosvar Evloev and Aljamain Sterling from the fight card has made space for UFC legend Jose Aldo on the main card. 

Weight ClassFighterFighter
Light Heavyweight ChampionshipAlex Pereira (-500)Khalil Rountree Jr. (+350)
Women’s Bantamweight ChampionshipRaquel Pennington (-189)Julianna Pena (+150)
BantamweightMario Bautista (-167)Jose Aldo (+136)
Women’s Bantamweight Kayla Harrison (-700)Ketlen Vieira (+475)
MiddleweightKevin Holland (-167)Roman Doldize (+136)

Where Will UFC 307 Be Held?

UFC 307 will be held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, United States of America. This main card of this star-studded event is scheduled to begin at 10 PM EST on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. 

UFC 307 Odds: Pereira vs Rountree Jr. 

FavoriteUnderdog
Alex Pereira (-500)Khalil Rountree Jr. (+350)
Raquel Pennington (-189)Julianna Pena (+150)
Mario Bautista (-167)Jose Aldo (+136)
Kayla Harrison (-700)Ketlen Vieira (+475)
Kevin Holland (-167)Roman Doldize (+136)

Who Is the Favorite in UFC 307?

Alex Pereira is the favorite to win at UFC 307, who’s won four straight fights. Pereira is the reigning UFC Light Heavyweight champion of the world and has -500 UFC 307 odds attached to his victory. Khalil Rountree Jr. is his division’s #8 ranked fighter and is a massive underdog based on the UFC 307 odds. Rountree has won five fights in a row, four by knockout, but he has yet to beat anyone currently ranked inside the top 10 of his division. Considering Rountree Jr. hasn’t fought yet in 2024, it’s no surprise to see Alex Pereira as the clear favorite on the UFC 307 odds. 

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Alex Pereira: Recent Performances and Form

Alex Pereira burst onto the UFC scene in November 2021, and just three years later, he is the biggest name in the sport. Three straight wins vaulted him to a title shot, where he became the first man to beat Israel Adesanya at Middleweight in the UFC. After Adesanya got his revenge in April 2023, Pereira won four fights in a row in just 11 months, three of which were for the Light Heavyweight title. He most recently beat Jiri Prochazka by knockout at UFC 303 and will be beyond confident he can add Rountree Jr. to his growing resume of wins.

Pereira is so effective, thanks to the power in his right hand. Five of his last six UFC victories have come by knockout, as his power and accuracy are rarely seen in the Light Heavyweight division. His takedown defense is solid, and his ability to land powerful hooks without a big windup is why he is the reigning title holder. 

Khalil Rountree Jr.: Recent Performances and Form

Khalil Rountree Jr. has been given a title shot for the sole reason of being an entertaining fighter. After some lackluster pay-per-views from the UFC, CEO Dana White had no choice but to guarantee an entertaining card with Rountree Jr. The Los Angeles native has won five straight fights but has yet to beat anyone currently ranked inside the top 10 of the Light Heavyweight division. 

What he does have going for him is his entertainment value. The UFC is an entertainment business that needs its top fights for exciting results. Rountree Jr. will not go for the takedown; he will stand and trade with Alex Pereira until one of the two is left flat on the canvas. 

Wherever this fight takes place, it’s difficult to imagine a path to victory for Rountree Jr. He lacks the accuracy with his power punches to consistently trouble Pereira and hasn’t shown superior ability on the ground over his Brazilian opponent. Rountree Jr. can always swing for the fences and hope to land something clean, but when he exposes his defense, Pereira won’t need a second invitation to finish the fight. 

Where to Make Free UFC Predictions?

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Spencer Toth

Full Name: Spencer Toth.

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I started my own sports picks business in 2020 and haven't looked back. I love everything related to sports and am a diehard Toronto sports fan. My passion for creating content that brings casual and hardcore sports fans together is unmatched.

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Graduated Concordia University with a Bachelor's in Urban Planning and Economics in 2022.

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