Overview

• The light heavyweight bout is slated for approximately 11:10 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena and streams on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
• FanDuel lists Jiri Prochazka as the betting favorite, while MMA Junkie’s Dan Tom predicts a Khalil Rountree Jr. finish in Round 2.
• Prochazka says his camp emphasized patience, precision, and improved striking defense heading into the matchup.
• The stylistic contrast pits Prochazka’s unpredictable, high-volume offense against Rountree’s measured southpaw power and counterstriking.
• With Prochazka ranked No. 2 at 205 pounds and Rountree No. 4, the result could shape the next title opportunity in the division.