Khalil rountree Jr is the next opponent of Alex Poatán (Photo: Instagram)
O UFC 307 The date and time have already been set for one of the most anticipated clashes of the year: Alex Poatán, current light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg), defends his belt against Khalil rountree on October 5 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. And the North American has already made it clear that the strategy to get the better of the Brazilian is just one: knockout.
In an interview with 'The Schmo', Rountree categorically stated that he has no intention of taking the fight to the ground and reveals his desire to lead a real war with Poatan.
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“I have never had a fall in my career. It's not in my plans. I want to provide an exciting fight for the fans. That's not in my plans, right? I think that with my style, with his style, this fight will not disappoint. So I'm there to do what I do, to do what my fans and everyone knows I'm capable of. And all I can say is expect a blast.”, promised the North American.
The North American is currently eighth in the ranking and is coming off a great victory over Anthony Smith in his last appearance. Despite having been caught in a drug test, Rountree served the suspended suspension and is now ready to return to the Octagon on October 5th.
In Ultimate since 2021, Alex Poatán totals a retrospective of 11 positive results and two negative results. He is considered one of the most popular fighters today, as he is second in the organization's weight-for-pound ranking, behind only Islam makhachev.
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