Khalil Rountree Responds to Criticism of Title Shot Booking Against Alex Pereira

It was announced on Friday that Rountree will challenge Alex Pereira for the 205-pound crown at UFC 307 on Oct. 5 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Former champs Jan Blachowicz and Jamahal Hill immediately took issue with the announcement.

Blachowicz believes the Pereira is receiving “special protection” from the UFC, which the Brazilian doesn’t need.

“With all due respect to Khalil but there are at least two higher ranked contenders who are ready to fight Poatan,” Blachowicz wrote on X. “He doesn’t need special protection.”

Reference: https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Khalil-Rountree-Responds-to-Criticism-of-Title-Shot-Booking-Against-Alex-Pereira-194678