UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva praised Khalil Rountree and Alex Pereira following their main event fight at UFC 307.
The battle ended with a fourth-round knockout win for Pereira, but Rountree displayed an impressive performance. Rountree started the fight strong but ended up slowing down as Pereira chipped away at him until he finally succumbed to a knockout in round four.
Anderson Silva recently expressed his admiration for the two men, especially Rountree, who dedicated his performance to his murdered father.
“I could say countless things about this incredible battle between these two giants. In my opinion, the perfect world would be not seeing my brother and my friend fighting. But on the other hand, that’s how the sport is.
“As for my little brother Khalil, I am so proud of you. Thank you so much for being part of my life. Those who know your story know who you are: you are a giant. You walk away from this battle as a winner because you showed that fighting at a high level is not for just anyone.
“Congratulations to both of you. May GOD bless you both.”
Silva praised Rountree jr after his fight and congratulated Pereira on his third title defence win.
“Alex, you were impeccable, on an incredible rise. Congratulations, my friend.”
It is yet uncertain who Rountree will face in his next bout, but fans are ready to see him in the cage and will cant wait to see the formidable fighter in action.
