Alex Pereira has once more triumphed over consecutive intense fight to register his name in history book of UFC.
As anticipated, the showdown at UFC 307, foresaw Alex Pereira hitting a milestone by attaining and displaying yet another striking knockout victory over Khalil Rountree.
The Brazilian iconic fighter advanced to break the record for the shortest time between three world title defenses, displacing the title held by Ronda Rousey.
The feirece fight was all in shape with Pereira’s dominance, attributing to his fast sharp jabs which was his most precarious tool. Rountree Jr.’s face couldn’t stand a chance as his face had suffered some serious cuts as of the time the fourth round wrapped.
Before the finishing round, it was already certain who would emerge victorious as Pereira launched an enhanced attacks to his victim. This led to the viral moment when his jab left his face cuts gushing out blood.
Expressing his view on the incredible win over Khalil Rountree at UFC 307, Alex Pereira revealed to the press his supposed plans in the UFC.
Having made a new mark and securing his third victory in just seven months following latest Victory over Rountree. Pereira is has teased a possible return to middleweight division to go head to head with Dricus Du Plessis and give a shot at his title.
His words:
“I would actually choose to defend my belt. For me to go to a lower weight class, it would take some time and preparation. For me to go to a higher weight class, it also takes more preparation. So right now, the way it is at light heavyweight is perfect.”
Pereira left Middleweight after Isreal Adesanya shocking defeat stripped him his belt. He advanced to lightweight and dominated the events with three victory in a row.
Perhaps, The Brazilian nightmare has staked this as a future plan as he is keen on respecting his friend Sean Strickland who is expected to face Dricus Du Plessis in another highly anticipated title bout.
He is also linked to advancing to Heavyweight to challenge the interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall if Jones retires.
Watch video below;
Khalil rountree jr vs Alex pereira full fight pic.twitter.com/oQsl1gw3Hk
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