UFC 307: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr: – Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time
All the fights for UFC 307: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr in Utah on Saturday 5th October 2024. With betting odds, start time, date, fight card, and information on how to watch.
- Event: UFC 307: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr
- Date: Sat, Oct. 5, 2024
- Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Broadcast: Prelims 6 p.m. ET in the U.S., Main Card 10 p.m. ET in the U.S.
- Broadcast in the UK: Prelims will begin at 11 p.m. BST, Main Card at 3 a.m. BST
UFC 307: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. Full fight card
Main Card
- Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.: Light Heavyweight Main Event Title Fight
- Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Peña: Women’s Bantamweight Title Fight
- Jose Aldo vs. Mario Bautista: Bantamweight
- Roman Dolidze vs. Kevin Holland: Middleweight
- Ketlen Vieira vs. Kayla Harrison: Women’s Bantamweight
Prelims
- Stephen Thompson vs. Joaquin Buckley
- Marina Rodriguez vs. Iasmin Lucindo
- Austin Hubbard vs. Alexander Hernandez
- César Almeida vs. Ihor Potieria
Early Prelims
- Ryan Spann vs. Ovince Saint Preux
- Carla Esparza vs. Tecia Pennington
- Court McGee vs. Tim Means
*Fight card, bout order, and number of fights are subject to change
Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. Tale of the Tape
| Name: | Alex Pereira | Khalil Rountree Jr. |
| Country: | Brazil | United States |
| Age: | 37 | 34 |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
| Reach: | 79 in (200 cm) | 76+1⁄2 in (194 cm) |
Start date and time
UFC 307 takes place on Saturday, October 5th, at Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. The main card will start at 10 p.m. ET with the the Prelims starting at 6 p.m. ET. In the UK, the main event starts at 3 a.m. GMT with the Prelims starting at 11 p.m. GMT.
Betting Odds
Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree are set to face off in the main event of UFC 307 on October 5, 2024 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. ‘Poatan,’ the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, enters the fight as the heavy favorite. He’s looking to continue his dominant run in the division.
Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr
Alex Pereira is at 1/5 heavy favorite coming into this headlining match. This implies that if you bet $5 on Pereira to win, you would only profit $1 if successful. It suggests Betway bookmakers give Pereira about an 83% chance of victory.
Alex Pereira winning by KO via punches at 2/5 shows this is the most likely outcome statistically. A $5 bet would yield $2 in profit. In contrast, Pereira winning by KO via kick at 18/1 is seen as much less likely. A $1 bet would return $18 in profit if it occurs.
Khalil Rountree Jr at 7/2 indicates he’s the clear underdog. A $2 bet on Rountree would return $7 in profit if he pulls off the upset. These odds imply about a 22% chance of Rountree winning.
Betway offers several betting options for this fight. The most straightforward is the moneyline bet on who will win outright. They also have props on the method of victory, with Pereira winning by KO/TKO at -275 being a popular choice given both fighters’ striking. For those looking for bigger potential payouts, betting on Rountree to win by KO/TKO is available at +5001.
Alex Pereira
Brazil’s ‘Poatan’ Alex Pereira is a crowd favorite and is well known for his fearsome knockout power in the octagon. With a mean left hook, he has been able to pick up UFC gold in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.
In 2009, Pereira began training in kickboxing as a way to overcome his addiction and improve his life. He quickly showed exceptional talent in the sport, amassing an impressive professional kickboxing record of 33-7 with 21 knockouts. Pereira became a two-division champion in Glory Kickboxing, holding two-division world titles the middleweight and light heavyweight titles simultaneously.
He committed to MMA in 2020, signing with the UFC in 2021. His rise in the UFC has been meteoric. Known for his devastating striking power, Pereira quickly became a force in the middleweight division. He famously defeated Israel Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight Championship in just his fourth UFC fight.
After losing the middleweight title back to Adesanya in a rematch, Pereira moved up to light heavyweight. He continued his success, winning the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship and defending it multiple times.
Khalil Rountree Jr
The US-born Khalil Rountree Jr has become an impressive Muay Thai stylist who has put together a solid win streak in the light heavyweight division. With a knockout win over perennial contender Anthony Smith, he punched his ticket to challenge for the division crown.
As a young adult, Rountree struggled with his weight, reaching 305 pounds at age 19. He battled mental health issues and experimented with alcohol during this difficult period. A turning point came when Rountree had a heart attack scare at 19. This event motivated him to discover mixed martial arts and begin training to instill discipline in his life.
Since joining the UFC, Rountree has had his ups and downs. After some early struggles, he found his footing and is currently on a five-fight winning streak, with four of those victories coming by knockout. His powerful striking and aggressive style have made him a fan favorite.
As he prepares to challenge Alex Pereira for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship at UFC 307, Rountree enters as a significant underdog. However, his recent performances and knockout power make him a dangerous opponent for anyone in the division.
Tickets
If you are lucky enough to be near Salt Lake City, Utah or plan to attend UFC 307: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. at the Delta Center tickets will be available here.
UFC 307 Trailer
PPV price and Live streams
UFC 307: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. is Live on ESPN+ PPV and the PPV is not available right now. When available you will be able to purchase the PPV here. In The UK, UFC 307 is available on TNT Sports as well as the early prelims on UFC Fight Pass.
What is Next after UFC 307?
The next UFC event that follows UFC 307 is UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on 26th October 2024.
