Pereira is the favorite on BetMGM at -500, which is an implied win rate of 83.33 percent, and that honestly feels fair. If Rountree had the ability to mix it up on the mat, his odds would increase dramatically.

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC 307 main event: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree ( ESPN+ ). Camp: Teixeira MMA/Glover’s Garage (Danbury, Conn.)

Pereira has been one of the more active fighters for the UFC in 2024. UFC 307 marks his third title defense of the year. The former UFC middleweight champion claimed the UFC’s vacant 205-pound title in November 2023 with a TKO win over Jiri Prochazka.