In the fighting world, losing can turn some fighters into whiners who can’t stop trash-talking their opponents. Instead of moving on, they keep bringing up their defeat, using words as their weapons. It’s like they can’t let go, and there is constant bickering despite how well the opponent has performed.
However, it looks like Jamahal Hill has put his hubris aside and is acknowledging his former opponent, Alex Pereira, as he prepares for his upcoming fight against Khalil Rountree at UFC 309.
Since the fight got announced, Hill has questioned Pereira fighting Rountree, arguing that it’s not a suitable matchup. Meanwhile, talking about the UFC 307 main event on Aljamain Sterling’s podcast, he mentioned that he believes their fight could be entertaining.
Ultimately, though, Hill is convinced that Pereira will win by knockout. His reasoning is that he doubts Rountree has the gas tank or the experience to handle a striker of Pereira’s level.
He stated, “100% it’s [Pereira vs. Rountree is] going to be a knockout. I don’t think Khalil doesn’t have a five-round gas tank… And he’s gassed at paces that were much much slower than the pace that he’s going to have to fight with Alex now. Alex is going to come out slow. He’s going to come out, take his time to close in and try to find his shots. That’s what Alex likes to do.”
The Brazilian champion has shown his impressive display of striking against Israel Adesanya, Jiri Prochazaka, and other big names. Consequently, the real concern is whether Rountree has the chin to absorb heavy shots despite his striking skills that have gone viral on the internet.
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Michael Bisping Shares How Khalil Rountree Should Approach Alex Pereira’s Fight
The biggest threat in facing Pereira is his devastating knockout power, regardless of who stands across from him. His strategic use of kicks makes it even more difficult for opponents to land their own strikes. Meanwhile, ex-UFC champion Michael Bisping recently shared his thoughts on Rountree Jr.’s strategy.
Bisping believes Rountree faces a significant challenge in ‘Poatan’, so he stresses the need to start strong. He suggests that if Rountree doesn’t take the initiative, he risks allowing Pereira to find his rhythm, which could lead to a quick defeat. Instead, Rountree should apply pressure and keep UFC Champ on the defensive.
It’ll be interesting to see if Rountree follows Bisping’s strategy to outclass Pereira and take the belt. There’s no doubt Rountree has the power, but he’ll need to stay on the offensive and avoid going on the back foot to make it happen. If he can execute that game plan, fans might witness a major upset in the division.
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