Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. is an upcoming MMA light heavyweight title fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled to headline UFC 307 on October 5, 2024. Khalil Rountree Jr., who maintains a record of 13 wins, 5 losses, and 1 no-contest (13-5-0, 1NC), will be getting his first title shot at the UFC light heavyweight strap, squaring off against the champion Alex ‘Poatan’ Pereira, who holds a professional MMA record of 11 wins and 2 losses (11-2-0).
Khalil Rountree Jr., the No.8 ranked UFC lightweight was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. In his last fight, Rountree Jr. squared off against Anthony Smith at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez and won the bout via a TKO in the 3rd round. On the other hand, Alex Pereira faced Jiri Porchazka in his last fight and defended his UFC lightweight title for the second time via a head-kick KO at UFC 303.
Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Alex Pereira | Khalil Rountree Jr. |
| MMA Record | 11-2-0 | 30-8-0 (1NC) |
| UFC Ranking (Light heavyweight) | Champion | 8 |
| Last Fight | Win | Win |
| Nationality | Brazilian | American |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Reach | 79 in | 76.5 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 63% | 39% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 100% | 0% |
| Takedown Defense | 70% | 58% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 4 | 5 |
| MMA Debut | 2015 | 2014 |
Alex Pereira Record
As of September 2024, Alex Pereira maintains a professional MMA record of 11 wins and 2 losses (11-2-0). Pereira has wins over formidable opponents like Israel Adesanya and Jiri Porchazka. Among his wins, 9 were achieved by knockout and 2 by decision.
| 13 matches | 11 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
Khalil Rountree Jr. Record
As of September 2024, Khalil Rountree Jr. holds a respectable MMA record of 13 wins, 5 losses, and 1 no-contest. Of his victories, 9 came via knockout, and 4 by decisions.
| 19 matches | 13 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 2 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 4 | 2 |
| No contests | 1 | |
FAQs on Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr.
A. Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. is scheduled for October 5, 2024, as the main event of UFC 307.
A. Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. is set to take place at the he Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
A. Alex Pereira holds an MMA record of 11-2-0 and is currently the champion of the light heavyweight division.
A. Khalil Rountree Jr. holds an MMA record of 13 wins, 5 losses, and 1 no-contest (13-5-0(1NC)).
A. Alex Pereira is a Brazilian national.
A. Khalil Rountree Jr. was part of the RFA roster before signing with the UFC.
