Used to expressing controversial opinions, Chael Sonnen It didn't stray from tradition and this time it went against the grain of popular trends. Keeping an eye on the fight between Alex Poatán x Khalil rountree on October 5, the commentator declared that he believed that the entire action was orchestrated so that the Brazilian would be defeated, in order to accelerate his potential move to heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) in the future.
“The best way to get Alex to heavyweight, because we can't make him a heavyweight tomorrow if he has the 93kg belt, is to remove the 93kg belt from the equation. We all agree on that, right? Anyone not fighting for a title can change weight classes right now. So the best way to get him to heavyweight is not to clean up the division and keep doing more work and saying all the right things on social media. That's one way, but it takes a lot of time and some luck. The best way? Defeat him, take the belt from him and he will be free to become a heavyweight,” said Sonnen on his YouTube channel. YouTube.
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In the veteran's view, Khalil is a very dangerous fight for Poatan and will go all out in the title fight at UFC 307.
"Khalil rountree will go over Alex Pereira. So all this talk about Khalil not deserving a (title shot), Khalil shouldn't be in those positions, there's only one person who needs to believe that, and that's Alex Pereira. It's a very, very dangerous fight, and why the hell take that risk? We think we know, whether we know or not, but we have a consensus on why not Ankalaev?” Sonnen said on his YouTube channel.
Khalil rountree faces Alex Poatán No. UFC 307. (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)
Big favorite at bookmakers for the duel against Rountree, Poatan remains undefeated in the light heavyweight division. Scheduled to defend his belt on October 5th, the Brazilian stars UFC 307, scheduled to take place in Salt Lake City (USA).
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