Khalil rountree Jr in UFC victory (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Khalil rountree reaffirmed its strategy for the fight against Alex Poatán No. UFC 307. In an interview with the 'Believe You Me' podcast, the American made it clear that he does not intend to change his fighting style, even when faced with the challenge of facing the champion. They face each other on October 5th.
“My grappling is good, my wrestling is decent, but that’s not who I am. I’m not going to put myself at risk to try to win something that doesn’t fit my style,” Khalil said.
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The athlete, who occupies the eighth position in the category ranking, recognizes the difficulty of the fight, but believes that his aggressive strategy based on exchanges can surprise Poatan.
“In 11 years in the UFC, I’ve never attempted a takedown. Why start now? I’m going to do what I’ve always done,” he added.
Alex Poatan x Khalil Rountree
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.
Rountree's statement reinforces the expectation of an exciting fight, with both fighters looking for a knockout. The event, scheduled for October 5th, in Salt Lake City (USA), promises to be one of the most anticipated of the year in MMA.
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