Alex Pereira vs Khalil Rountree Jr. Headline UFC 307

Alex Pereira is set to defend his light heavyweight championship title against challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This will be the main event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on Saturday, October 5th, 2024.

The event features Pereira, a Brazilian fighter with an impressive record of 11 wins and 2 losses, going head-to-head with Rountree Jr., an American with a record of 14 wins and 5 losses. The event will be broadcast as a pay-per-view spectacle.

Pereira, since claiming the vacant title last year with a knockout victory over Jiri Prochazka at Madison Square Garden, has successfully defended his title twice. His defenses include a win over former titleholder Jamahal Hill at UFC 300 and another victory over Prochazka at UFC 303, extending his winning streak to four matches.

Rountree Jr. arrives on a five-fight winning streak, having finished four of those matches in devastating fashion. His latest triumph was against Anthony Smith, where he secured a win with a sharp left hand, showcasing his formidable prowess in the ring.

The event’s main card is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, with preliminaries beginning earlier at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Viewers can watch the event on ESPN+ or stream it live through various platforms, though broadcast restrictions may apply for the main card.

In addition to the main event, the fight card includes bouts featuring Jose Aldo vs. Mario Bautista, Ketlen Vieira vs. Kayla Harrison, Roman Dolidze vs. Kevin Holland, Stephen Thompson vs. Joaquin Buckley, among others.

Ticket options are available through several providers, and promotional discounts are offered for purchases exceeding specified amounts, providing fans with opportunities for savings.