It’s time to release our UFC Fight Night predictions. Using industry-leading tools, data and best UFC Fight Night odds, let’s get on with it by providing our Khalil Rountree-Chris Daukaus pick and prediction.
Moving to the light heavyweight division, Khalil Rountree takes on Chris Daukaus as a -170 favorite. Rountree is fresh off three wins, most recently defeating Dustin Jacoby via split decision. Daukaus makes his way down to light heavyweight after previously competing at heavyweight. He has been knocked out in three straight fights, with the most recent knockout coming at the hands of Jairzinho Rozenstruik in December of last year.
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UFC Fight Night Predictions: Khalil Rountree-Chris Daukaus
est UFC Fight Night Bets: Khalil Rountree vs. Chris Daukaus Odds
Khalil Rountree: Opened -200, Now -170 | Chris Daukaus: Opened +165, Now +142
Now 11-5 in his career, Rountree comes from a pure striking background, evidenced by his seven career knockouts. Rountree has been knocked out twice and submitted once, with most of his fights playing out on the feet. In the UFC, he averages 3.67 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 4.19. Rountree is most vulnerable to strong wrestlers, as he has never landed a takedown and only defends them at 54%. Fortunately for Rountree, Daukaus has also never landed a takedown in the UFC.
Now in a more appropriate weight class, Daukaus should be able to work more of the standup prowess he displayed early in his career. Daukaus began his UFC run with four straight knockout wins before getting knocked out three times. He averages 6.41 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 4.48. Daukaus has a 12-6 record in his career with 11 knockout victories, five knockout losses and one submission loss.
While Daukaus most recent losing streak raises concerns, these losses came against the top of the heavyweight division. Meanwhile, Rountree has been fighting up and down the light heavyweight rankings, losing when forced to step up in competition. In what should be a standup war, Daukaus is an interesting option at the +142 price tag. As long as he can avoid the big shots, Daukaus should be a live underdog in his move down to light heavyweight.
