UFC 307 is set to deliver another thrilling night of mixed martial arts action, headlined by a highly anticipated light heavyweight clash between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. This Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event is scheduled to take place on October 5, 2024, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The two rivals met again in April 2023, where Adesanya reclaimed his title with a spectacular second-round KO. Rather than pursue a trilogy at middleweight, Pereira decided to move up to the light heavyweight division, aiming to establish his legacy as one of the greatest modern UFC fighters.
United States and Canada:
This bout promises to be an explosive matchup as Pereira looks to cement his place as a force in the light heavyweight division, while Rountree seeks to make his own mark against a formidable opponent.
Alex Pereira’s Journey in the UFC
Alex Pereira, originally a world-class kickboxer, made a successful transition to mixed martial arts (MMA) in November 2021. He quickly rose through the ranks with three consecutive victories, earning a shot at the middleweight title against then-champion Israel Adesanya. Their first encounter, at UFC 281 in 2022, ended in a stunning fifth-round TKO, making Pereira the new middleweight champion and shocking the MMA world.The two rivals met again in April 2023, where Adesanya reclaimed his title with a spectacular second-round KO. Rather than pursue a trilogy at middleweight, Pereira decided to move up to the light heavyweight division, aiming to establish his legacy as one of the greatest modern UFC fighters.
UFC 307 Fight Card and Start Times
Here's a breakdown of the UFC 307 schedule for various time zones:United States and Canada:
- Main Card: October 5, 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
- Prelims: October 5, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
- Early Prelims: October 5, 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT
- Main Card: October 6, 3 a.m. BST
- Prelims: October 6, 1 a.m. BST
- Early Prelims: October 5, 11:30 p.m. BST
- Main Card: October 6, 12 p.m. AEST
- Prelims: October 6, 10 a.m. AEST
- Early Prelims: October 6, 8:30 a.m. AEST
Main Event: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. Start Time
The main event between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. is expected to begin around 1 a.m. ET (8 p.m. PT), though the exact start time may vary depending on the pacing of earlier fights.This bout promises to be an explosive matchup as Pereira looks to cement his place as a force in the light heavyweight division, while Rountree seeks to make his own mark against a formidable opponent.
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