'DC' believes that Poatan could fall into a trap in UFC 307 Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @dc_mma
Khalil rountree could cause a big surprise if the light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg) Alex Poatán not to take him seriously. At least that's what the former two-time champion fighter in the light heavyweight and heavyweight categories (up to 120,2 kg) thinks. Daniel Cormier. The Brazilian is the big favorite for his title defense against Rountree, who will be the main attraction of the UFC 307 this Saturday (5) at the Delta Center, in Salt Lake City, United States.
With names like Magomed Ankalayev at the top of the light heavyweight ladder, many questioned Rountree's name getting a shot at the title. Cormier said "crazy things" happened during UFC events in Utah and warned Poatan not to underestimate Rountree.
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“This is a big fight, but to play devil's advocate, in Utah, we saw Kamaru Usman dominating Leon edwards, being knocked out in the end and Edwards becoming champion,” Cormier said on his show Funky and the Champ, with 'Ben Askren'. “We also saw Dustin poirier, who had defeated Justin gaethje, get knocked out, and Justin gaethje become the BMF champion. So if there is anything to be said about Salt Lake City, surprises happen,” he said.
Cormier added that the fight against Rountree is a kind of 'trap'.
“And it seems like a guy who is ranked No. (8) in the world facing the champion is a template for an upset, because in those moments, the champion can ignore you. I don’t know if Pereira will do that, but these are the times – they call them trap games in football. This seems like a trap game for Alex Pereira. And if he’s not ready, it seems like Khalil rountree with his power he can knock him out,” he explained.
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.
The North American is currently eighth in the ranking and is coming off a great victory over Anthony Smith in his last appearance. Despite having been caught in a drug test, Rountree served the suspended suspension and is now ready to return to the Octagon on October 5th.
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