UFC 307: PEREIRA VS ROUNTREE 👊 🛑

[mrpickem]

Should be a sneaky good card in the mountains of Utah today. UFC will find out id Alex can really carry a huge PPV. There's lots of really good fights, but no well-known names...Aldo and Wonderboy maybe, but their time is dwindling. Holland and Harrison are quite popular while Viera, Dolidza and Almeada are very good. Honestly if Kayla walks through Ketlen, the division is hers, but I think she may have trouble. She probably wins but really should not be -840 chalk, that's insane.



I can't seem to get back on track after a strong start to the year, I've had losing nights on 5 of last 7 cards. However I'm still up nicely on the year, so if I can warm up a bit it may still be a stellar season on Octagon action. ‌‌‌

 

[KJ]

Not sure why this is PPV. This is the card that overly saturates the market.

 

[mrpickem]

UFC 307: PEREIRA VS ROUNTREE​

@ VIVINT ARENA - SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Early Prelims:​

• 2/1.06 Tim Means -188
• 2/5.00 Tim Means wins inside distance +250
• 2.50/2 Tecia Pennington wins by decision -125
• 3/1.46 Ryan Spann -205
• 2/2.00 SAINT PREUX vs SPANN u1½ +100

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• First fight start with 2 guys that have been around awhile, both vets over 10 years in the UFC, Means since May 2014 with a 13-11 record in the Octagon. McGee debuted in the UFC June 19, 2012 and is now 10-12 after dropping 6 of last 8. Don't be fooled by these guy's record, they both come to fight and are both quite dangerous. Means has an advantage in length, power and striking so long as he keeps it standing. McGee will press forward at all cost and I don't think he will last 3 rounds vs the "Dirty Bird".
• This ladies fight most likely will be a slow-paced decision. Esparza has shown decline over the past couple years and is now coming off a long layoff after having a baby. Hard to imagine her being sharp, but Tecia isn't much either, but will be looking to keep her job and probably manages a decision.
• Spann and Saint Preux will be a slugfest that is probably inside of 2 rounds. All it will take is one big shot as both fighter carry one-punch power. Spann is much younger and faster and athletic. OSP is the wily vet with a few tricks, but I'll have to side with "Superman" ITD.

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[mrpickem]

UFC 307: PEREIRA VS ROUNTREE

Early Prelims:
2/1.06 Tim Means -188
2/5.00 Tim Means wins inside distance +250
2.50/2 Tecia Pennington wins by decision -125
[1-2 -2.0u]

3/1.46 Ryan Spann -205​

2/2.00 SAINT PREUX vs SPANN u1½ +100​

ESPN Prelims:​

• 3/2.80 Potieria/ Almeida u1½ -107
• 3/3.06 Austin Hubbard +102
• 3.20/2 Iasmin Lucindo -160
• 2/3.70 STEPHEN THOMPSON +185
• 3/1.53 Buckley/Thompson o2½ -196

 

[mrpickem]

UFC 307: PEREIRA VS ROUNTREE​

Early Prelims:
2/1.06 Tim Means -188
2/5.00 Tim Means wins inside distance +250
2.50/2 Tecia Pennington wins by decision -125
3/1.46 Ryan Spann -205
2/2.00 SAINT PREUX vs SPANN u1½ +100

ESPN Prelims:
3/2.80 Potieria/ Almeida u1½ -107
3/3.06 Austin Hubbard +102
3.20/2 Iasmin Lucindo -160
[4-4 -2.54u]

2/3.70 STEPHEN THOMPSON +185
3/1.53 Buckley/Thompson o2½ -196

Main Card:​

• 2/2.74 Roman Dolidze +137
• 1/7.25 Ketlen Vieira +725
• 3/1.88 HARRISON vs VIEIRA o2½ -160
• 2/2.34 Jose Aldo +117
• 3/4.35 Julianna Pena +145

 

[mrpickem]

UFC 307: PEREIRA VS ROUNTREE

Early Prelims:
2/1.06 Tim Means -188
2/5.00 Tim Means wins inside distance +250
2.50/2 Tecia Pennington wins by decision -125
3/1.46 Ryan Spann -205
2/2.00 SAINT PREUX vs SPANN u1½ +100

ESPN Prelims:
3/2.80 Potieria/ Almeida u1½ -107
3/3.06 Austin Hubbard +102
3.20/2 Iasmin Lucindo -160
[4-4 -2.54u]

2/3.70 STEPHEN THOMPSON +185
3/1.53 Buckley/Thompson o2½ -196

Main Card:
2/2.74 Roman Dolidze +137
1/7.25 Ketlen Vieira +725
3/1.88 HARRISON vs VIEIRA o2½ -160
2/2.34 Jose Aldo +117
[7-7 -1.39u]

3/4.35 Julianna Pena +145​

• 14.5/5 Alex Pereira wins inside distance -290

 

[mrpickem]

UFC 307 - PEREIRA VS ROUNTREE​

Early Prelims:
2/1.06 Tim Means -188
2/5.00 Tim Means wins inside distance +250
2.50/2 Tecia Pennington wins by decision -125
3/1.46 Ryan Spann -205
2/2.00 SAINT PREUX vs SPANN u1½ +100

ESPN Prelims:
3/2.80 Potieria/ Almeida u1½ -107
3/3.06 Austin Hubbard +102
3.20/2 Iasmin Lucindo -160
2/3.70 STEPHEN THOMPSON +185
3/1.53 Buckley/Thompson o2½ -196

Main Card:
2/2.74 Roman Dolidze +137
1/7.25 Ketlen Vieira +725
3/1.88 HARRISON vs VIEIRA o2½ -160
2/2.34 Jose Aldo +117
3/4.35 Julianna Pena +145
14.5/5 Pereira wins inside distance -290
[9-7 +7.96u]

Had a nice night overall, even though I was basically allin on Alex.

Bonuses ​

Fight Of The Night: Alex Pereira vs Khalil Rountree Jr​

There was never any doubt why Khalil Rountree Jr was chosen for this thankless assignment vs Alex Pereira. Through the first two rounds, he was up on the scorecards and undeniably in the pole position. But in the championship rounds, “Poatan” reminded everyone why he’s a force across two (and maybe one day) three different divisions; a venerable puzzle that has yet to be completely solved.

Performance Of The Night: Ryan Spann​

Upon dispatching the veteran Ovince Saint Preux, Ryan Spann approached the broadcast booth and said that was the “Super-Manatee,” his new name for a savage guillotine choke he executed just 95 seconds into the first round to get the Utah crowd to their feet. As he himself acknowledged, he’s dangerous when he’s consistent. And if the Fortis product can maintain this level of consistency, the light heavyweight division should sit up and take notice.

Performance Of The Night: Joaquin Buckley​

Joaquin Buckley, the owner of perhaps the most recognizable KO in UFC history added another knockout to the trophy case with a shocking drop of Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in the third round of the featured prelim. It looked like the fight was going to go to the scorecards—and probably for Wonderboy—when Buckley found the perfect home for his right hand and all the undeniable power that comes with it. Fighters looking past “New Mansa” do so at their peril.