Following Alex Pereira’s dominant TKO victory over Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307, the question on everyone’s mind is: What’s next for Rountree? With his powerful striking and relentless heart in the Octagon, Rountree has proven himself a formidable force. As he looks to rebound from this setback, fans are buzzing about potential matchups that could shape the future of the light heavyweight division. Here’s a breakdown of potential opponents and how their recent performances stack up against Rountree's next challenge.

Jamahal Hill (Former Champion, #3 Ranked Light Heavyweight)

Hill, a former champion, is known for his knockout power and precision. Hill’s recent bout saw him lose his title to Pereira via KO at UFC 300, but prior to that, he displayed resilience and grit, even winning Fight of the Night honors against Glover Teixeira.

Last 5 Fights:

• Loss: Alex Pereira (KO, UFC 300)
• Win: Glover Teixeira (Decision, UFC 283)
• Win: Thiago Santos (TKO, UFC on ESPN)
• Win: Johnny Walker (KO, UFC Fight Night)
• Win: Jimmy Crute (KO, UFC on ESPN)

Loser of Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic (UFC 308)

Magomed Ankalaev (#2 Ranked Light Heavyweight)

Ankalaev is a technical striker with lethal kicks and knockout power. His most recent bout saw him deliver a vicious KO win over Johnny Walker in a rematch earlier in 2024.

Last 5 Fights:

• Win: Johnny Walker (KO, UFC Fight Night)
• NC: Johnny Walker (Illegal knee, UFC 294)
• Draw: Jan Błachowicz (UFC 282)
• Win: Anthony Smith (TKO, UFC 277)
• Win: Thiago Santos (Decision, UFC Fight Night)

Aleksandar Rakic (#5 Ranked Light Heavyweight)

Rakic, a powerful and dynamic fighter, has suffered two back-to-back losses but remains a threat in the division. After losing to Jiří Procházka at UFC 300, Rakic will be looking to rebound in a big way.

Last 5 Fights:

• Loss: Jiří Procházka (TKO, UFC 300)
• Loss: Jan Błachowicz (TKO, UFC on ESPN)
• Win: Thiago Santos (Decision, UFC 259)
• Win: Anthony Smith (Decision, UFC Fight Night)
• Loss: Volkan Oezdemir (Decision, UFC Fight Night)

Jan Błachowicz (Former Champion, #4 Ranked Light Heavyweight)

The Polish powerhouse is a former light heavyweight champion, known for his “Polish Power.” Though he lost a close split decision to Alex Pereira at UFC 291, Błachowicz remains a top contender in the division.

Last 5 Fights:

• Loss: Alex Pereira (Split decision, UFC 291)
• Draw: Magomed Ankalaev (Split draw, UFC 282)
• Win: Aleksandar Rakic (TKO, UFC on ESPN)
• Loss: Glover Teixeira (Submission, UFC 267)
• Win: Israel Adesanya (Decision, UFC 259)