Fan-favorite and one of the UFC’s most feared fighters, Alex Pereira, returns to the Octagon this weekend on October 5. UFC 307 will take place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, featuring a highly anticipated main event between Pereira and local favorite Khalil Rountree Jr. Many are already hyping this fight as one of the best of the year. ‘Poatan’ will defend his light heavyweight title for the third time this year, and with such a big fight ahead, the fighters are expected to earn substantial purses.
How Will Alex Pereira, Khalil Rountree, Raquel Pennington, and More Earn?
The Brazilian star has been a staple of the UFC’s biggest PPV events, consistently delivering some of the best fights. Sporty Salaries reports that Pereira will earn a guaranteed $750k for his upcoming fight, with his total earnings potentially climbing to $3 million based on PPV revenue.
However, Pereira will only reach that $3 million mark if the PPV sales are high enough. On the other side, Rountree Jr. is set to earn a guaranteed $500k, with bonuses and PPV cuts boosting his total income to $1.8 million.
Additionally, Raquel Pennington will earn a base pay of $500k for her title defense, while her opponent, Julianna Pena, will receive $400k as her base salary. Jose Aldo is set to make $400k for his fight, with Mario Bautista earning $110k.
This is shaping up to be one of the biggest fights of Rountree Jr.’s career. However, if ‘Poatan’ secures a win, he could potentially claim the top spot in the Pound-for-Pound rankings. While the P4P rankings are often controversial and unpredictable, one thing is certain: fans are in for a thrilling night this weekend.
UFC 307: Start Time, Streaming Details, and More
The Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. fight will take place on Saturday, October 5, with the main card kicking off at 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. UK (Sunday). The main event cagewalks are expected to begin around 1 a.m. ET (Sunday) / 6 a.m. UK (Sunday), though these times may change. U.S. viewers can watch the event live on ESPN+ PPV, while those in the UK can catch all the action on TNT Sports. This fight promises to be a must-watch for MMA fans around the world.
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In addition to the Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. showdown, the fight card also features another title bout. Raquel Pennington will defend her UFC women’s bantamweight title against Julianna Pena. Fans can also look forward to an exciting matchup between Jose Aldo and Mario Bautista. Will this fight card deliver top-notch action for the fans? We’ll find out this weekend when the outcome unfolds.
