Khalil Rountree previews UFC 307 vs. Alex Pereira, opens up about failed drug test & more | ESPN MMA
- Posted by renan on Oct 01, 2024
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Khalil Rountree sat down with Megan Olivi for an in-depth conversation ahead of his UFC 307 main event against Alex Pereira, discussing his preparation, mindset, and journey in the sport.
0:00 UFC approach & journey
2:51 Being a cerebral fighter
4:41 When did your career take off?
6:08 Fear of getting hurt or losing?
8:27 Decision to train in Thailand
11:20 Changed perspective of fighting
13:37 Eryk Anders fight reaction
15:56 What changed to enable win streak
19:27 Failed drug test reaction
22:05 Reaction to phone call to fight Alex Pereira
24:09 Thoughts on Alex Pereira
25:54 What makes you different from other opponents?
27:34 Mindset ahead of UFC 307
29:10 Previewing fighting style vs. Pereira
30:25 New technique the "world has never seen"
31:32 Do you have a game plan vs. Pereira
32:20 What would you tell a younger you?
34:10 What would winning a belt mean to you?
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