Alex Pereira is set to defend his UFC light heavyweight championship against challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307, taking place in Salt Lake City. The main card of UFC 307, held at the Delta Center, will begin at 10 p.m. ET, with Pereira and Rountree’s fight occurring later in the lineup. Pereira, at 37 years old, is currently ranked the second-best pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC, while the 34-year-old Rountree sits at No. 8 in the light heavyweight division. Rountree has recently returned from a two-month suspension for a banned substance, which he served from May 4 to July 4.
Current odds favor Pereira at -450 (bet $450 to win $100), while Rountree holds odds at +350. The main card will also feature a women’s bantamweight clash between Raquel Pennington (-165) and Julianna Pena (+140). Before making any decisions on UFC 307 bets, interested fans should check out predictions and best bets from SportsLine’s analyst Daniel Vithlani.
Vithlani is known for his analytical approach to betting on UFC and has consistently delivered winning picks since joining SportsLine in January 2023, boasting a 5-0 record for UFC 283 and profits exceeding $1,500 from main-card selections. His notable predictions include an upset victory for Sean O’Malley against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 and underdog victories for Dustin Poirier and Michael Page in UFC 299.
In preparation for the Pereira vs. Rountree showdown, Vithlani has analyzed the fight thoroughly and will share his top picks and best bets.
Pereira has been on an impressive streak since his light heavyweight debut in July 2023, earning a split decision victory over Jan Blachowicz, followed by a knockout of Jiri Prochazka to claim the vacant championship. He successfully defended his title against Jamahal Hill at UFC 300 with a first-round knockout and repeated this success in a rematch against Prochazka at UFC 303 in June. Pereira’s record stands at 11-2, with nine victories coming by knockout.
Meanwhile, Rountree aims for his sixth consecutive win and his first UFC championship. He returns to the Octagon after a TKO triumph over Anthony Smith in December, which earned him Performance of the Night honors, adding to his previous first-round knockout against Chris Daukaus. Since turning pro in 2014, Rountree has a career record of 13-5, with the majority of his wins coming by knockout.
In addition to the main event, one of Vithlani’s highlighted picks for UFC 307 includes backing Kevin Holland (-155) to overcome Roman Dolidze (+130) in an exciting middleweight matchup. Vithlani anticipates an intriguing fight, noting both fighters possess unique styles and strengths.
For further insights and strategies on UFC 307 fights, Vithlani’s detailed analysis and picks can be found at SportsLine.
The complete UFC 307 fight card and odds include:
Alex Pereira (-450) vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. (+350)
Raquel Pennington (-165) vs. Julianna Pena (+140)
Mario Bautista (-140) vs. Jose Aldo (+120)
Kayla Harrison (-1200) vs. Ketlen Vieira (+750)
Kevin Holland (-155) vs. Roman Dolidze (+130)
Joaquin Buckley (-230) vs. Stephen Thompson (+190)
Iasmin Lucindo (-180) vs. Marina Rodriguez (+150)
Cesar Almeida (-400) vs. Ihor Potieria (+310)
Alexander Hernandez (-130) vs. Austin Hubbard (+110)
Tecia Pennington (-185) vs. Carla Esparza (+155)
Ryan Spann (-260) vs. Ovince St. Preux (+210)
Tim Means (-190) vs. Court McGee (+160)