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…

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

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Khalil Rountree Jr has insisted he was left almost speechless after finding out he would fight Alex Pereira at UFC 307. The American will be looking to dethrone Pereira in the upcoming UFC light-heavyweight championship bout when the pair meet in Salt Lake City this weekend. Rountree Jr gets his first shot at UFC glory this weekendGetty Images Rountree Jr emerged through Dana White’s promotion from The Ultimate Fighter and is currently on a five…

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‘I lost my mind’ - Khalil Rountree Jr on fighting Alex Pereira at UFC 307

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.

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

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

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images  Israel Adesanya is picking Alex Pereira to retain the light heavyweight title once again. Pereira, the longtime combat rival of Adesanya, headlines Saturday’s UFC 307 event as he defends against Khalil Rountree in Salt Lake City.  “Just off the cuff, I’ll go Pereira because [of] momentum right now,” Adesanya said on The Adam Carolla Show. “Rountree doesn’t grapple. He likes to kickbox, he’s never…

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Israel Adesanya makes prediction for Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree UFC 307 main event

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images  Israel Adesanya usually picks against Alex Pereira. In fact, “The Last Stylebender” has even gone so far as to channel shaman spirits in hopes of cursing his longtime rival, who despite Adesanya’s best efforts, continues to knock out every opponent the promotion stands in front of him. Perhaps reverse psychology will help break some of those curses. “Just off the cuff, I’ll go Pereira because [of] momentum r…

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Israel Adesanya reverses course, drops surprising prediction for Alex Pereira vs. 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.

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

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

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…

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Salt Lake City — Like many, UFC light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira was surprised to see Khalil Rountree Jr. paired up with him at UFC 307. The fight’s main event was something of a shock given Magomed Ankalaev for one appeared to have the stronger resume. Ankalaev, however, is not that far removed from a disappointing draw with Jan Blachowicz for the then-vacant UFC 205lb title, a fight that both saw him come up short for gold, and disappointe…

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

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