Khalil rountree in a duel against Alex Poatán. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @khalilrountree
Present on the main card of UFC 320 and in pursuit of another opportunity to compete for the light heavyweight title (up to 93kg), Khalil rountree prepare to face the dangerous Jiri Prochazka in Las Vegas, this Saturday (04). Despite being known for his great talent in stand-up fighting and his aggressive style against his rivals, the North American surprised by revealing his plan for the confrontation.
Aware that Prochazka likes to create chaos during his fights, Rountree pointed out that the plan is to avoid war against an opponent, but ended up admitting that he is prepared for every possible scenario that could occur in the fight.
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“I hope it doesn’t (be a war), (but) I’m ready for anything. Honestly, right now everything is calm, but I’m prepared for anything. I think after the fight against Alex, I proved to myself how far I can go and how far I’m willing to go if the fight gets to that point, you know what I mean? But am I praying for that violent and bloody fight? Of course not. If it gets to that point, it gets to that point. Could it get to that point? Sure, and I’m prepared,” Rountree declared during a media day held for UFC 320 this Wednesday (01).
Finally, the fighter acknowledged the magnitude of his long-awaited duel against the former champion.
"Great fight, great fight. A strong opponent. A great confrontation. An exciting confrontation," he concluded.
A slight underdog at the bookmakers, Rountree is coming off a dominant victory over Jamahal hillIn this fight, the athlete showed a change in posture and opted to be more strategic against his compatriot. Currently, the American is ranked fourth in the category.
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