Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree face off in the light heavyweight championship main event at UFC 307, with Pereira aiming to extend his impressive career and Rountree seeking his first UFC title in a surprising matchup.
Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree are set to clash in the light heavyweight championship main event this Saturday at UFC 307. It’s a bout that has taken many in the MMA community by surprise.
Check out MMA Fighting’s UFC 307 Timeline video for a detailed breakdown of how these headliners made it to this weekend’s pay-per-view in Salt Lake City.
“Poatan” quickly ascended to become the UFC middleweight champion after defeating long-time rival Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 in November 2022. Adesanya got his revenge five months later at UFC 287, pushing Pereira to transition to the light heavyweight division, where he secured his second divisional title within two fights.
Pereira’s reign continued with an unforgettable 2024 campaign, highlighted by knockout wins at the massive UFC 300 and UFC 303 events. He essentially saved the UFC during this period, cementing his legacy.
Rountree, on the other hand, is getting his first shot at UFC gold and enters as a significant underdog. The 34-year-old fighter has had a tumultuous journey from season 23 of The Ultimate Fighter to now having the chance to pull off one of the most shocking upsets in UFC history.
So, will Pereira’s incredible rise continue? Or does this mark the beginning of Rountree’s era?