Alex Pereira is brimming with confidence ahead of the third defence of his UFC light heavyweight strap this weekend. “Poatan” takes on Khalil Rountree Jr. in the main event at UFC 307 in a match up that many fans have labelled as somewhat of a layup for the champ, given that the skillset of “The War Horse” plays right into his hands, at least in theory.
Speaking on the first episode of UFC Embedded this week from his training base at Teixeira MMA & Fitness, Pereira insists he has reached a new level in his development as a fighter, saying:
“This camp, I’ve made significant strides in my overall progress and my preparation.