October 3, 2024 8:02 pm ET
SALT LAKE CITY – Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree had their first official faceoff of UFC 307 struggle week following Thursday’s pre-fight press convention, and each males appeared locked in.
Gentle heavyweight champion Pereira (11-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) will try and make the third protection of his reign – all since April – when he clashes with highly effective striker Rountree (13-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) in a matchup that’s seemingly destined to finish in a knockout.
After a cordial alternate of phrases on the press convention in entrance of followers and media, Pereira and Rountree obtained face-to-face and confirmed among the depth anticipated after they get into the octagon for Saturday’s headliner at Delta Middle (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPNews, ESPN+).
Watch the video above to see the Pereira vs. Rountree staredown.
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