Khalil Rountree Jr. rules out wrestling against UFC Champion Alex Pereira in their scheduled title fight at UFC 307.
Many have tried and failed striking with the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, often times falling to the raw power and kickboxing skills Pereira possesses. That's been the case for Pereira's last three title fights, stopping Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka inside of two rounds.Rountree Says He's Never Shot For A Takedown In The UFC, Doesn't Plan To Start Now
"Check this out. In my career, I have never shot one takedown. That's not in my plans," Rountree said in a recent interview with. "I'm here to put on an amazing fight for the fans. This one, regardless of what anybody says, this is a fight for the fans. Can’t believe what I just saw announced!!! So a guy pulls out of a contender fight because of failed drug test for a banned substances and gets rewarded with a title shot?!! This is terrible for the sport and makes the rankings completely pointless!!!when there's an argument to be made for those more deserving... Though, it's not one Rountree is focused on right now as it's all eyes on 'Poatan' until Oct. 5th when the cage doors shut.
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