The zebra came, but just passed by. Alex Poatán had a tough fight and was shaken, but came back to win Khalil rountree by knockout in the fourth round, in a fight valid for UFC 307, an event held this Saturday (5). With this result, the Brazilian defended his light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg) for the third time. The event was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States.
With this result, Poatan has now won his fifth consecutive career victory. He now has 12 wins and two losses. As champion, he has also won Jiri Prochazka e Jamahal hill by the top of the division.
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Khalil also came out on top despite the defeat. The American was applauded by the crowd for his first chance at the belt. With the defeat, he now has 13 wins and six losses.
Alex Poatan gets scared, but manages to knock out Khalil Rountree at UFC 307
Poatan changed his stance and immediately went for a front kick. The American dodged, grabbed the Brazilian's leg and fended off the attack. The champion worked his strikes well with kicks, which were stopped by Rountree's guard. The well-known calf strikes also appeared. The challenger, however, was not shy. The jab and straight sequences connected with Alex's face, who absorbed the punches. The duel was evenly matched in the first round.
Alex Poatán fight hard, win Khalil rountree by knockout and defends the belt for the third time in UFC 307. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The second round was a panic for Poatan, who ended up falling to a counterattack from Khalil. The American got excited, went for it and, in the final stretch, also landed a shin kick to the Brazilian's face, which he absorbed well.
The comeback came in the third. More aggressive, Alex worked well with jabs and managed to find the distance. The Brazilian, with knees to the face, opened a cut on the American and went for it. Khalil also seemed to be getting tired.
It was extremely cruel. It all happened in the fourth round, with Poatan slowly undermining him. He was striking him in the waistline and face. He closed Khalil's right eye. He smelled the blood, worked cautiously and, with the American half knocked out, used his intelligence and delivered a final punch that made his rival collapse.
UFC 307 results
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Alex Poatán derrotou Khalil Rountree Jr. by technical knockout (punches) at 4m32s – fight for the belt
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Julianna Pena derrotou Rachel Pennington in the split decision of (48-47,47-48,48-47) – fight for the belt
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): mario bautista derrotou José Aldo in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Dolidze derrotou Kevin holland by technical knockout (injury) at 5m of R1.
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Kayla harrison derrotou Ketlen Scallop in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 83,9 kg): Joaquin buckley derrotou Stephen Thompson by knockout (punches) at 2m17sec. from R3
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Iasmin Lucindo derrotou Marina Rodriguez in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Alexander Hernandez derrotou Austin Hubbard in the judges' split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Cesar Almeida derrotou Ihor Potieria in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Ryan spann finished Ovince St-Preux with a guillotine at 1m35sec. from R1
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Tecia Pennington derrotou Carla esparza in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Court mcgee finished Tim means with a rear naked choke at 3:19. from R1
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