UFC returns to pay-per-view this weekend with a stacked fight card in Salt Lake City for UFC 307. The event features two title bouts at the top of the lineup, alongside numerous former champions in the undercard. In the main event, light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will defend his title against Khalil Rountree Jr. Additionally, the co-main event features women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington making her first title defense against former champion Julianna Pena.
Pereira, known as “Poatan,” aims to protect his 205-pound title against the No. 8 ranked contender Rountree, who has emerged as a formidable striker. Pereira boasts an undefeated record of 4-0 since transitioning from the middleweight division, including recent stoppages of Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill. Rountree, who was set to face Hill earlier this year but was sidelined due to a positive test for banned substances, is currently on a five-fight winning streak, with four victories coming by stoppage. He faces a significant challenge against the accomplished kickboxer and two-division UFC champion.
In the co-main event, Pennington is surprisingly on a six-fight winning streak that began in June 2020. Although her opponents have not been top-tier, Pennington continues to earn decisive victories, including a win over Mayra Bueno Silva earlier this year to claim the vacant title. Conversely, Pena has not competed since losing her rematch with Amanda Nunes in 2022, and her last three victories were against opponents who have since retired.
The full fight card for UFC 307, along with current odds, is detailed below. Stay tuned throughout the week for the latest updates and features leading up to this significant event.
UFC 307 Fight Card and Odds:
– Alex Pereira (c) -500 vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. +375, Light Heavyweight Title
– Raquel Pennington (c) -170 vs. Julianna Pena +145, Women’s Bantamweight Title
– Mario Bautista -135 vs. Jose Aldo +115, Bantamweights
– Kevin Holland -170 vs. Roman Dolidze +145, Middleweights
– Kayla Harrison -900 vs. Ketlen Vieira +600, Women’s Bantamweights
– Joaquin Buckley -210 vs. Stephen Thompson +175, Welterweights
– Iasmin Lucindo -190 vs. Marina Rodriguez +160, Women’s Strawweights
– Cesar Almeida def. Ihor Potieira via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
– Ryan Spann def. Ovince Saint Preux via First-Round Submission (Guillotine Choke)
– Tecia Pennington def. Carla Esparza via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
– Court McGee def. Tim Means via First-Round Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
UFC 307 Information:
– Date: October 5
– Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City
– Start Time: 10 p.m. ET (Main Card)
– How to Watch: ESPN+ PPV
As the countdown to UFC 307 continues, fans are eager to speculate on the outcomes of these high-stakes matchups.