In less than three years as a UFC fighter, Alex Pereira has accomplished more than most superstars have done in 10-15 years of activity. Pereira, the 37-year-old Brazilian slugger

Israel Adesanya made a shrewd prediction during Alex Pereira vs Khalil Rountree Jr, accurately calling the end of the UFC 307 main event. Adesanya knows Pereira well, having fought the Brazilian four times across kickboxing and MMA – losing to Pereira via decision and knockout in their old sport, before trading KO wins with Pereira in the UFC.

The UFC 307 main event was almost cancelled, according to broadcast commentator Daniel Cormier. UFC 307 was littered with controversy, with four dicey split decisions and some 'atrocious' refereeing.