Former champion predicts Alex Poatan will lose to Khalil Rountree

Alex Poatán reflects after defeat to Israel adesanya No. UFC 287. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

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Alex Poatán defends the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg) in the main fight of the UFC 307 against the North American Khalil rountree. Despite being a clear favorite to beat yet another opponent, the Brazilian's possible triumph is not seen as unanimous by everyone. Just like Michael Bisping and also to Kamaru Usman, former welterweight champion (up to 77 kg) of the organization, the Brazilian runs the risk of being dethroned this Saturday (05).

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“I think the Khalil rountree will shock the world. He is extremely explosive and powerful. His Muay Thai is incredible. When he lands those punches, they find your face,” Usman said on the American podcast Pound 4 Pound, which he co-hosts with Henry Cejudo.

However, according to the 'Nigerian nightmare', one of his doubts regarding the fight is the physical conditioning of the challenger, who has never fought a five-round fight.

“The problem is his pace. When Khalil goes for it, he’s going to let it all go, and how is he going to do in the third, fourth and fifth rounds if the fight somehow gets there? That’s my only concern, but in those first two rounds, Khalil rountree is as dangerous as anyone Alex Pereira has ever fought,” concluded the fighter.

Khalil rountree faces Alex Poatán No. UFC 307. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Alex Poatán

One of the most popular and dominant champions today, Alex Poatán is the only Brazilian in history to win belts in two different categories in the UFC. In addition, he arrived at the Ultimate as the only double champion in the history of Glory Kickboxing, the largest organization of the sport in the entire planet. In total, this will be the third title defense of the São Paulo native, who has already knocked out Jamahal hill e Jiri Prochazka.

Alex Poatán is the current UFC light heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFCBrasil