Max Holloway predicts Khalil Rountree will use Jon Jones technique against Alex Poatan

Max Holloway, current UFC 'BMF' champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @blessedmma

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The approach of the UFC 307 has generated great anticipation, especially with the main fight between Alex Poatán e Khalil rountree. Although Pereira is the big favorite, a recent statement by the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg) Max Holloway brought a new perspective to the dispute. According to the 'BMF' champion, Rountree has a weapon to neutralize the Brazilian's famous leg kicks: the oblique kick, popularized by Jon Jones.

On his YouTube channel, Holloway analyzed the match and predicted a balanced fight, taking into account Rountree's experience and aggressiveness, as well as the technique that can frustrate the champion's low kicks.

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“We have already seen Khalil rountree. He's had his ups and downs; he's lost to some guys he probably never should have lost to, but this guy is pure violence, bro. He's going to try to stop Alex's leg kick with that front kick, like the oblique kick, the same one he used to dislocate that guy's knee," Holloway said, referring to the Rountree fight against Modestas Bukauskas at UFC Vegas 36, where the challenger injured his opponent by stepping on his knee.

Despite seeing the qualities of the challenger, the Hawaiian believes in Pereira's victory, mainly due to Poatan's knockout power and the moment he is experiencing in the UFC.

“This fight is going to be violent. Rountree is a beast, he can hit Alex and shut him down. But Pereira’s power is absurd. It’s crazy the way he touches guys and they just fall. Alex is a former kickboxing champion. The streak he had in the UFC is just incredible and I have to go for him here, no disrespect to Rountree.” concluded the 'BMF' champion.

Technique popularized by Jon Jones

The technique that Max Holloway highlights is the oblique kick, also known as the knee stomp, which was crucial in the victory of Khalil rountree on Bukauskas, forcing an immediate stoppage of the fight after a perfectly connected kick. The move was widely used by Jon Jones throughout his career against his opponents, including big names like Quinton jackson, Vitor belfort e Glover Teixeira.

UFC 307

Poatan and Khalil rountree face each other for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg) in UFC 307, which takes place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City (USA). The event also features the bantamweight belt dispute (up to 61,2 kg) between Rachel Pennington e Julianna Pena, in addition to the confrontation between José Aldo e mario bautista.