Alex Pereira to Defend Title at UFC 307

UFC 307, set for October 5 in Salt Lake City, will feature a light heavyweight title bout between champion Alex Pereira and challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. Pereira, who has successfully defended his title multiple times, is a significant favorite in the betting odds, opening at -450, while Rountree is a +350 underdog. Rountree, ranked No. 8, is on a five-fight winning streak and was last seen defeating former title challenger Anthony Smith. Controversially, Rountree's title shot comes after a drug test suspension earlier this year, raising concerns among some former champions about his eligibility. Meanwhile, UFC Vegas 96 will take place on August 24, featuring Jared Cannonier against Caio Borralho, with Cannonier needing a win to stay in title contention after a controversial previous loss. Both events highlight the ongoing dynamics within the UFC's middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.