Fight fans tuning into UFC 307 this weekend are expecting to see a high-stakes striking clash in Saturday night’s main event.
Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will meet the division’s other most ruthless fight finisher when he defends the title against Khalil Rountree.
A lot has been made about how neither man is going to look to grapple in this fight, given their specialist styles.
Rountree hasn’t attempted a single takedown during his UFC career, and Pereira has only shot for one, which was against fellow striking specialist Israel Adesanya.
However, someone who knows the champion’s game well believes that if needed, Pereira could shock the world with his developing skill set.
Renato Valente Says Alex Pereira Could Submit Khalil Rountree At UFC 307
Anyone betting money on a submission in this fight, particularly from “Poatan”, is sure to get some stellar odds.
Renato Valente, who is a training partner of Pereira’s, believes this possibility is worth considering before the main event gets underway.
In a recent interview with The Scrap, Valente predicted that the champ could retain his belt via his first-ever submission win.
“I’m really confident in that. Definitely, everyone expects a KO from Alex. Really, I can see that, dream about it. If I close my eyes, I can see it, but also, I can see Alex submitting him. I think that’s something to consider if you want to bet, you can put it there.”
Valente went on to give his own estimation of the odds of Pereira finishing Rountree by knockout or submission.
“KO for Alex or submission, let’s say 70:30 this time. 70% chance for a KO, 30% for a submission.”
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