UFC 307 fights are set to take place on the 6th of October at the Delta Center in Utah. We look at the main event between Pereira and Rountree Jr as well as 2 other fights on the card from a betting angle.
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ALEX PEREIRA vs KHALIL ROUNTREE JR
Light Heavyweight Main Event:
Alex Pereira is a Brazilian fighter who is known for his deadly striking. He has been in the UFC for just less than 3 years, and he has made a name for himself after climbing his way through the Light Heavyweight division and Middleweight division. He has fought 9 times so far, winning 8 and losing just 1 to Israel Adesanya, who he has beaten as well.
5 of his 9 fights have been title shots or defences, and he has won 4 of the 5. His most recent fight was in June, where he dominated Jiri Prochazka and beat him by KO 13 seconds into round 2.
Khalil Rountree Jr, an American fighter, possesses talent in the field of clean and effective striking. He has fought 14 times within the organisation since 2016 and he has a relatively good career record, after winning 9 bouts, losing 4 and 1 ending in a no contest.
He has been on good form in the last 5 fights, being victorious each time, winning 4 by TKO/KO and 1 by decision. His last fight was on the 10th of December against Anthony Smith, where he won by TKO in round 2.
BETTING – click here to bet
Pereira – 1.20
Rountree Jr – 4.50
PREDICTION:
I predict that although Rountree Jr will fire some heavy blows early, Pereira will start the second round strong and win by TKO in late round 2.
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RAQUEL PENNINGTON vs JULIANNA PENA
Women’s Bantamweight Co-Main Event:
Raquel Pennington is a fighter from America who has had a lengthy career, spanning over a decade. She has done well for herself and of the 17 fights she’s had within the UFC, she has won 12 and lost 5 so far.
She has been on incredible form over the last few years, and she has won her last 6 fights in a row, winning the division belt in her most recent fight against Mayra Bueno Silva in January by decision.
Julianna Pena, a fighter from the USA, is know for her grappling talent and all-round athletic ability. She has been fighting within the institute for more than 9 years, however she has not fought very frequently. Pena currently sits on a fight record of 6 wins and 3 losses in her 9 fights.
She has not fought since June 2022, and across 2021 and 2022, she fought two title fights against Amanda Nunes, where she won the first by round 2 submission, the second and her most recent fight resulted in her losing the belt by decision.
BETTING – click here to bet
Pennington – 1.57
Pena – 2.35
PREDICTION:
I believe that although this fight will go the distance, Pena will be rusty after a long break and Pennington will score higher and win the fight on the judges scorecard.
JOSE ALDO vs MARIO BAUTISTA
Bantamweight Bout:
Jose Aldo is a UFC veteran from Brazil, he has fought a total of 21 bouts so far, and he took part in multiple title fights early in his career. In the past 4 years, he has been on good form winning 4 of his last 5 bouts, with his most recent one a few months back in May, against Jonathan Martinez ending in a decision win for Aldo.
Mario Bautista, fighting out of America, is a man who possesses great wrestling capabilities. He has nearly 6 years of professional experience and he has fought 10 times, winning on 8 occasions, and losing just 2. He has not lost since 2021 and he currently sits on a 6-fight winning streak, with his last encounter in the octagon being against Ricky Simon in January, where he claimed victory via decision.
BETTING – click here to bet
Aldo – 2.15
Bautista – 1.66
PREDICTION:
I predict that this fight will go to decision and Aldo will use his experience to his advantage, doing enough throughout the fight to clinch a decision win.
SUGGESTED BETS:
Pereira vs Rountree Jr
Winner and Exact Rounds: Pereira in round 2 at 4.50
Pennington vs Pena
Winner and Exact Rounds: Pennington by decision at 2.10
Aldo vs Bautista
Winner and Exact Rounds: Aldo by decision at 2.95
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Note: All prices correct at time of writing but subject to change.
