In the primary occasion of UFC 307, the sunshine heavyweight title is up for grabs as Alex Pereira takes on Khalil Rountree. Heading into the struggle, Pereira is a sizeable -560 favourite whereas the challenger is a +370 underdog on FanDuel.
Forward of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to a number of professional fighters to get their predictions for the title struggle. The professionals imagine it ought to be an thrilling hanging match however the slight majority imagine Pereira will get his hand raised. Nevertheless, some do assume Rountree will shock the world.
BJPENN.com Fighter Picks for Alex Pereira vs Khalil Rountree:
Mario Bautista, UFC bantamweight: I bought Pereira. I believe he knocks Rountree out, it’s a harmful struggle however I believe he’s the higher striker.
Geoff Neal, UFC welterweight: Realistically I believe Alex goes to win, however I really like Khalil. I hope Khalil pulls it out however I believe Alex wins.
Dan Ige, UFC featherweight: I’m really going with Rountree. Pereria can get caught and Khalil has energy.
Vince Morales, UFC bantamweight: Khalil. I believe he shocks the world and individuals are writing him off approach too early.
Alex Morono, UFC welterweight: Man, what a enjoyable struggle. Each are nice strikers so it ought to be enjoyable. However, I really imagine Pereira might be probably the greatest MMA fighters of all-time when his profession is over, so I’m going with Pereira.
Brady Hiestand, UFC bantamweight: That may be a very thrilling struggle. I’ma really going with Khalil. Alex will get hit, and I believe the southpaw stance will give Alex hassle. I’m going with Rountree to KO Pereira.
Steve Garcia, UFC featherweight: I’m going with Khalil Rountre to get the upset. I believe he can catch Pereira, I believe individuals are overlooking him.
Isaac Dulgarian, UFC featherweight: Alex Pereira by KO. He’s a beast.
Josh Fremd, UFC middleweight: Alex Pereira by KO.
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Fighters choosing Alex Pereira: Mario Bautista, Geoff Neal, Alex Morono, Isaac Dulgarian, Josh Fremd
Fighters choosing Khalil Rountree: Dan Ige, Vince Morales, Brady Hiestand, Steve Garcia