Alex Pereira didn't expect to defend title at #UFC307 against Khalil Rountree: 'He was far behind in the ranks'

5 best finishes from the stars of UFC 307: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr

This weekend sees the UFC visit Salt Lake City. The promotion is set to produce a major pay-per-view featuring some truly great fighters.

Alex Pereira didn't expect to defend title at #UFC307 against Khalil Rountree: 'He was far behind in the ranks'

SALT LAKE CITY – Like many, Alex Pereira was caught off guard by Khalil Rountree’s shot at the UFC light heavyweight belt. “Poatan” is set to defend his belt this Saturday in the main event of UFC 307 at Delta Center (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPNews, ESPN+) against Rountree (14-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) – who sits at No. 8 in the UFC official rankings. Many thought Magomed Ankalaev was getting the shot, and were surprised to see Rountree get the call, includi…

Israel Adesanya Makes Bold Prediction for Pereira vs. Rountree in UFC 307 Main Event

Israel Adesanya predicts a knockout victory for Alex Pereira over Khalil Rountree in the UFC 307 main event. Adesanya believes Pereira's striking advantage and Rountree's reliance on striking will favor the reigning champion. The matchup promises to be a thrilling showcase of skill and athleticism. The post Israel Adesanya Makes Bold Prediction for Pereira vs. Rountree in UFC 307 Main Event first appeared on MMA UK.

Israel Adesanya reverses course, dumps shock prediction for Alex Pereira to beat Khalil Rountree at UFC 307

FirstSportz Is Israel Adesanya on a one-mind reverse psychology track? It may be that Izzy is simply a changed man after The post Israel Adesanya reverses course, dumps shock prediction for Alex Pereira to beat Khalil Rountree at UFC 307 appeared first on FirstSportz.

Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree: UFC 307 Start Time and Streaming Info for 20+ Countries, Including Brazil and USA

Following a quick stop at the French capital, Paris, the UFC bandwagon is headed straight to Salt Lake City, Utah for an epic PPV. Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is scheduled to make his third title defense against the ever-dangerous Khalil Rountree in an action-packed five-round affair at the Delta Center at UFC 307. Now, the since the event is being telecast/streamed across the world, it would be very easy to get confused about the ti…

Khalil Rountree says he doesn't plan on wrestling Alex Pereira at UFC 307: "I’m not a wrestler"

Khalil Rountree has no plans to wrestle Alex Pereira at UFC 307, as he says he will stand and trade with the champion.