UFC 307 main event: Alex Pereira defends light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree Jr.

Alex Pereira plans to remain active, and his wish has been fulfilled. The light heavyweight champion will defend his title against Khalil Rountree Jr. in the main event of UFC 307.

Just under two months ago, Pereira delivered an impressive performance in the octagon. 'Poatan' not only successfully defended his title for the second time but also swiftly defeated Jiri Prochazka, showcasing notable improvements from their first encounter and securing another knockout victory.

Despite earlier speculation about a potential move to heavyweight, Pereira will instead focus on another title defense. In a surprising development, the UFC has announced that Pereira will face the rising Khalil Rountree Jr. in Utah on October 5.

This bout will be Pereira’s fourth title fight in less than a year and Rountree Jr.'s first opportunity to compete for a championship. Rountree Jr. has proven to be a formidable opponent, demonstrating his power and ruthless instincts in recent fights. He is currently on a five-fight winning streak, with four victories by knockout.

Jamahal Hill expressed his frustration on social media about the upcoming light heavyweight title fight. Hill was initially set to face Rountree Jr. before the latter was flagged for a banned substance. With those issues seemingly resolved, Rountree Jr. is set to face one of the toughest challenges of his career.