ALEX PEREIRA UFC 307: Masterclass in Adjustments

What's up, fight fans? If you watched UFC 307 last night, you saw Alex Pereira facing off against Khalil Rountree. What a fight! Today, we're diving into the key adjustments Pereira made to secure his victory. Buckle up!

The Magic of Alex Pereira - A Quick Recap

First of all, Alex Pereira is just too world-class and too good. The man has an immense level of kickboxing experience, and unless someone can knock him out quickly, he's going to figure them out. He has too much experience throwing hands and kicks to not adjust during the fight.

Khalil Rountree started off real quick. He was bouncing around, coming in with straight punches, and sometimes doubling up on his left hand. Pereira was pulling back a bit initially, but he quickly readjusted. Here are some critical adjustments he made that led to his success:

Adjustment #1: The Outside Calf Kick

Pereira’s first big move was the outside calf kick.

Understand this. Alex Pereira is special. Like, I'm not saying this won't work for most people. I'm saying it won't work as effectively for most people as it does for Alex Pereira.

The guy clearly has incredible knockout power and dense bones, making his kicks particularly devastating. Four or five clean calf kicks, and Khalil Rountree started limping noticeably. This significantly affected Rountree’s movement. By the second or third round, Rountree was more stationary, and his mobility was drastically reduced.

Why the Calf Kick Works

• Reduces Mobility: Landing repeated calf kicks on the lead leg diminishes the opponent's movement.
  
• Builds Up Damage: Accumulating damage over time means the opponent can't maintain their initial explosiveness.

Adjustment #2: Stepping Inside for the Jab

Another crucial tactic was Pereira stepping inside foot position to land his jab effectively. Khalil Rountree, being quick and explosive, was landing some good left hands. Pereira was initially pulling back to avoid them.

But then Pereira started changing his approach. He moved to an inside foot position—a pretty typical open stance move for a southpaw versus orthodox match-up.

• Outside Foot Position: Lands the rear hand.
  
• Inside Foot Position: Lands the lead hand.

Instead of just pulling back, Pereira used his length and solid defense to step in and start jabbing, leading to a new dynamic in the fight. This jab was incredibly effective.

The Power of Pereira's Jab

Pereira’s jab is special. It's probably as hard as most people's cross. This jab did significant damage to Rountree’s eyes and started splitting his defense.

The Finish

All these adjustments set the stage for Pereira to get the win and eventually the finish. These strategic moves show why Pereira is considered special and why many regard him as one of the best.

Conclusion

So, to recap, Alex Pereira's key adjustments were:

• Using the outside calf kick to limit Rountree's movement.
  
• Stepping inside to land the jab and break down Rountree's defenses.

These moves showcase Pereira’s high fight IQ and his ability to adapt mid-fight. It was a masterclass performance. What's your take on the fight? Drop your comments below!

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