Khalil Rountree Jr. is favored against Johnny Walker at UFC Fight Night 140 on Saturday night in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This event is one of six fights on the main card on FS1. Rountree Jr. is 7-2 in his career, while Walker is 14-3 in his career. There are a total of six fights on the main card on FS1, with the headliner a bout between Neil Magny and Santiago Ponzinibbio. There are also a total of six fights on the preliminary card with four on FS1and two on UFC Fight Pass. Let’s look at the bout between Rountree Jr. and Walker and UFC picks.
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Khalil Rountree Jr. (7-2, 3-2 UFC)
Rountree Jr. came into the UFC with a record of 4-0 and he has three wins and two losses in the UFC. He defeated Daniel Jolly by KO, Paul Craig by KO, and Gökhan Saki by TKO; while losing to Andrew Sanchez by unanimous decision and Tyson Pedro by submission. Rountree Jr. has been a pro since 2014 and has five wins by TKO/KO. He has five first round finishes.
Johnny Walker (14-3, UFC debut)
Walker is making his UFC debut this Saturday. In his career, Walker lost to Wagner Prado by TKO, Klidson Farias de Abreu by submission, and Henrique Silva Lopes by KO. Walker’s last win was against Henrique da Silva by unanimous decision in August of this year. Walker has been a pro since 2013 and has 11 wins by TKO/KO and two by submission. He has 11 first round finishes.
Striking Stats
Strikes landed per minute: Rountree Jr. 2.31/ Walker 5.40
Accuracy: Rountree Jr. 34% / Walker 68%
Strikes absorbed per minute: Rountree Jr. 3.20 Walker 3.53
Defense: Rountree Jr. 40% / Walker 20%
Grappling Stats
Takedown average: Rountree Jr. 0.00/ Walker 1.00
Accuracy: Rountree Jr. 0% / Walker 100%
Takedowns defended: Rountree Jr. 50% / Walker 100%
Submission average: Rountree Jr. 0.4 / Walker 3.0
UFC Picks
When Rountree Jr. first started out in the UFC, he struggled, especially on the ground. He finally started to put things together last year and got two knockout wins against Daniel Jolly and Paul Craig. He ended the year with a no contest against Michal Oleksiejczuk. He did not fight again until July of this year and he defeated Gokhan Saki. Walker is making his UFC debut and we really don’t know what to expect. Walker has the size advantage but he still may not be able to handle Rountree Jr. who should be the quicker fighter with more power. If this fight turns into a brawl the edge should be with Rountree. There is no question that Rountree should be favored to win this fight, as he has more UFC experience and he looks to be the better fighter all the way around. The price seems reasonable at just over 2-1, so I will take Rountree to get the win.
UFC Fight Night 140 takes place at Estadio Mary Teran de Weiss in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Saturday night, November 17 with six fights on the main card on FS1, headlined by Neil Magny vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio and six preliminary bouts, with four on FS1 and two on UFC Fight Pass.
Main Card (FS1)
Welterweight - Santiago Ponzinibbio -303 vs. Neil Magny
Featherweight - Ricardo Lamas -210 vs. Darren Elkins
Light Heavyweight - Khalil Rountree -230 vs. Johnny Walker
Middleweight - Cezar Ferreira -185 vs. Ian Heinisch
Bantamweight - Marlon Vera -310 vs. Guido Cannetti
Women's Strawweight - Poliana Botelho -155 vs. Cynthia Calvillo
Preliminary Card (FS1)
Welterweight - Michel Prazeres -188 vs. Bartosz Fabinski
Flyweight - Alexandre Pantoja -365 vs. Ulka Sasaki
Featherweight - Humberto Bandenay -260 vs. Austin Arnett
Welterweight - Laureano Staropoli -115 vs. Hector Aldana
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Lightweight - Jesus Pinedo-200 vs.Devin Powell
Featherweight - Nad Narimani -320 vs. Anderson dos Santos
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