Khalil Rountree has a clever game plan for his fight against Alex Pereira, while Michael Bisping issues a warning ahead of UFC 307

When Khalil Rountree Jr. challenges Alex Pereira for the UFC world title at UFC 307, he'll be looking to put on a show for the crowd. The 34-year-old recently said he expects to face “Poatan” next month. Pereira is currently in top form in the division and has already made two successful title defenses this year.

However, one cannot neglect the winning momentum that Khalil Rountree Jr. currently has in the division. Rountree Jr. is undefeated in his last five fights and has more than the ability to win the fight, so should he change his strategy ahead of the most important fight of his career? Former UFC champion Michael Bisping has some advice for the 34-year-old.

Khalil Rountree Jr. should approach the fight positively, says Michael Bisping

Although the UFC 307 event is still a while away, fans are already excited, especially for the main event. No. 8 ranked Rountree Jr. has suffered several setbacks after accidentally ingesting a banned substance in his nutritional supplement. But the 34-year-old has turned his career around recently and deserves a title shot next. “The War Horse” is determined to meet the Brazilian's challenge and is even willing to change his trainer. But it seems he will have to keep his game plan simple, as former UFC champion Bisping revealed.

One of the biggest dangers in fighting Pereira is his brutal knockout power. He also uses his kicks skillfully, making it difficult to land a strike. So what should the game plan be for Rountree Jr.? Former UFC champion Michael Bisping recently shared his insights on the fight in his Michael Bisping Podcast on his YouTube channel. “The Count” believes “Poatan” will be a completely different challenge for the challenger, but wants him to start the fight on a positive note. In his eponymous podcast, he said: “Because you know what happens if you don't try, you let Alex get into a rut. And once he gets into a rut, you get wiped out, right? Go forward and put pressure on him. Put him on the defensive.”

Bisping also made a bold prediction before the fight, believing Rountree Jr. could surprise the most with his performance. This isn't the only prediction that has come out in favor of “The War Horse.” Fan-favorite analyst Chael Sonnen also believes Pereira's winning streak is now in jeopardy as he prepares to defend his title at UFC 307.

Chael Sonnen chooses his favorite ahead of the highly anticipated UFC 307 fight

UFC CEO Dana White surprised most fans when he announced the fight card for UFC 307. Khalil Rountree Jr. was given the nod over No. 2 ranked Magomed Ankalaev. The UFC CEO was heavily criticized for pairing the Brazilian with a lower ranked fighter, with some even accusing him of favoritism. Despite all the criticism, former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen supported the decision and spoke out in favor of the UFC giving him the chance.

Sonnen spoke about the fight on his podcast “Good Guy/Bad Guy” on YouTube. “The American Gangster” poked fun at the critics and sided with the fighter, who is ranked No. 8 in the division. Although he is not in the top 5, Sonnen believes he can cause an upset at UFC 307. Sonnen said on the podcast: “Here's the hot news of the day: Khalil Rountree will run through Pereira. He added: “He fought on Fight Nights and Apex and stuff like that. He still won six in a row and stopped five of these guys.”

The fight is evenly matched at the moment, with both fighters capable of knocking each other out in the first round. However, the deciding factor will be which fighter keeps his cool at the crucial moment. Can Alex Pereira successfully defend his title for the third time? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.