Analysis: UFC title fights in 2024 – Who will be the next champion?

Alex Pereira (c) vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.

Alex Pereira. Photo via YouTube

• Prediction: Alex Pereria via KO
• When: UFC 307, October 5

Many fans and experts were surprised and disappointed when the promotion announced that light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will face divisional dark horse Khalil Rountree Jr next.

Personally, I’m stoked about the fight!

Rountree Jr has worked his way up in the shadows and has five straight wins, four via TKO. Even though he hasn’t faced any of the top names in the division, or perhaps because of that, I find it a very interesting matchup. I do believe Pereria will get it done in his usual fashion though.