UFC 307 | Professional fighters make their choice for the title fight between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree

The light heavyweight title is up for grabs in the main event of UFC 307 when Alex Pereira takes on Khalil Rountree. Heading into the fight, Pereira is a clear -560 favorite, while the challenger is a +370 underdog on FanDuel.

Ahead of the clash, BJPENN.com contacted several professional fighters to get their predictions for the title fight. The pros believe it should be an exciting batting game, but the slim majority believe Pereira will have his hand raised. However, some believe Rountree will shock the world.

BJPENN.com Fighter Pick for Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree:

Mario Bautista, UFC bantamweight: I have Pereira. I think he knocks out Rountree, it's a dangerous fight, but I think he's the better striker.

Geoff Neal, UFC welterweight: Realistically I think Alex will win, but I love Khalil. I hope Khalil makes it, but I think Alex wins.

Dan Ige, UFC featherweight: Actually, I'm going with Rountree. Pereria can be caught and Khalil has the power.

Vince Morales, UFC bantamweight: Khalil. I think he's shocking the world and people are writing him off way too soon.

Alex Morono, UFC welterweight: Man, what a fun fight. Both are great strikers so it should be fun. But I firmly believe that Pereira will be one of the best MMA fighters of all time when his career is over, so I agree with Pereira.

Brady Hiestand, UFC bantamweight: This is a very exciting fight. Actually, I'm going with Khalil. Alex gets hit and I think the southpaw stance will cause Alex problems. I'm going to KO Pereira with Rountree.

Steve Garcia, UFC featherweight: I'm going with Khalil Rountre to stir things up. I think he can catch Pereira, I think people 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 select Alex Pereira: Mario Bautista, Geoff Neal, Alex Morono, Isaac Dulgarian, Josh Fremd

Fighters choose Khalil Rountree: Dan Ige, Vince Morales, Brady Hiestand, Steve Garcia