The combat sports fraternity is in a nutshell after Dana White announced Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree for the upcoming UFC 307. The reigning light heavyweight champ will certainly defend his title against the 34-year-old American in the main event of the upcoming PPV event.
ESPN MMA shared a post on Instagram informing that White has announced Pereira vs. Rountree as the official bout for UFC 307. The caption read: “Alex Pereira will defend his light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree at #UFC307 in Salt Lake City, Dana White announced.”
While White’s promotion is still in the middle of hosting UFC 305, the announcement regarding the upcoming UFC 307 has caused a lot of stirs. However, Pereira vs. Rountree is a great matchup for MMA fans.
All You Need To Know About UFC 307: Pereira Vs. Rountree
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis on September 28, 2024, will precede UFC 307. The PPV event will take place at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, on October 5, 2024. Interestingly, it will be the 33rd event in White’s promotion’s 2024 schedule. Moreover, the upcoming PPV event will mark the promotion’s fourth visit to the city.
While Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree might headline the event, the bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington fighting Julianna Pena could be the co-main event. Another notable bout scheduled for the event is a middleweight division encounter between Kevin Holland and Chris Curtis.
UFC 307 is still over a month away, but these bizarre announcements have certainly hyped it even more. Now, all the combat sports fans can do is wait for further Dana White and Co. announcements. Till then, stay tuned for more updates!
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