Media Khalil Rountree says Pereira was not the same guy vs Ankalaev as against him

[svmr_db]

 

[usernamee]

I watched MVP's reaction to the Big Ank fight and he was also shocked about how Alex fought. Could've simply been that the wrestling threat stopped him from letting loose.

 

[Senzo Tanaka]

He's right. Alex fought very defensively. I think he was worried about the takedown the entire fight and it kept him from doing much. His TDD was excellent but it seemed like he was too focused on that and forgot to engage and win rounds.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Didn't Rogan leak he was injured and sick...

 

[Neck&Neck]

 

[evergreenrider]

Didn't Rogan leak he was injured and sick...

Gotta protect the brand at all costs. Alex is still pfp #1 active money man

 

[BjPenn2017]

It’s because Ankalaev is twice the fighter Rountree will ever be

 

[Sean Chowdhury]

khalil is #8 ranked and ank is the #1 contender, ank is just a much better fighter than khalil. It seems like khall is salty that alex lost since it makes his loss look worse

 

[RoyJonesJr]

He did look off but


I cant tell if it was because Ank was really good or Alex was off

Thats why we need the rematch

 

[MrBlackheart]

It’s because Ankalaev is twice the fighter Rountree will ever be

Yeah, Johnny Walker can confirm this.

 

[alchemy]

Ankalaev is a better fighter than Pereira, that's why Pereira looked "off". People keep underestimating Ankalaev for some reason. The rematch will be even more convincing.

 

[tritestill]

Ank had the wrestling threat, hurt Alex on the feet, and kept feinting to keep Alex in certain areas during the fight.

 

[Pious Augustus]

Yeah, Johnny Walker can confirm this.

Ion cutelaba as well

 

[TempleoftheDog]

If Alex was sick, and injured. His next fight will probably tell us if he was compromised.

I’m still not sure if Alex was sick, and injured. But that was definitely a different performance than what I expected.

Not to take anything away from Ankalaev. He’s obviously one of the elite guys in that division. But if Alex was compromised, I’d like to see them fight again. Whether the UFC makes the instant rematch, or if it’s a fight or two down the road. But, I do want yo see them fight again soon. Alex isn’t getting any younger.

 

[TR1]

Well yes, fighting a B-tier at best guy like Khalil is a different affair than fighting one of the best LHW fighters to emerge in the last 5+ years.

 

[Fight Professor]

It was the classic fear of a takedown.

 

[wufabufa]

Heard Alex ate some bad shrimp at the Circus Circus buffet the night before.....poor guy.

 

[legedema]

actually Ank was off that night. with 1 or 2 takedowns it would look totally different

 

[gentel]

The takedown threat just put some big limits on his striking ability. Introduce that takedown threat and the great striker starts looking kinda bad

 

[Legendary]

Khalil making excuses, Alex making excuses.

There is a reason Ank is the champ now.

You see the difference?