"If only Hill was this classy" - Fans laud Alex Pereira embracing his former rival at UFC 311 ceremonial weigh-in show after brutal octagon war

Alex Pereira recently reconnected with one of his former opponents, with whom he had shared a grueling fight. 'Poatan' is renowned for his devastating fighting style, but outside the octagon, he’s equally known for his stoic demeanor and his reluctance to engage in trash talk with his rivals.

On Friday, The reigning light heavyweight champion was present stage-side at the UFC 311 ceremonial weigh-in, where he crossed paths with his most recent opponent, Khalil Rountree Jr. The two shared a heartfelt moment, greeting each other warmly and exchanging a show of camaraderie.

Check out Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr.'s video below:

Fans reacted to the video of Pereira reuniting with Rountree Jr., with many praising both fighters' humble nature, while others expressed admiration for the touching exchange.

One fan wrote:

"Classy Roundtree. If only Hill was this classy."

Another wrote:

"This is what I love to see after they go to battle. Instead of salty feelings, it's all respect."

Another commented:

"Always respect true warriors."

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'Poatan' faced off against Rountree Jr. in the main event of UFC 307 in October 2024 in a brutal showdown. 'The War Horse' put up a tough fight, but Pereira emerged triumphant, securing a fourth-round TKO victory to successfully defend his light heavyweight title.

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When Khalil Rountree Jr. acknowledged Alex Pereira's strategic brilliance

Khalil Rountree Jr. endured four intense rounds with Alex Pereira at UFC 307, where he tested 'Poatan' like never before and nearly caused an upset in the early stages of their fight.

However, as the fight progressed, 'The War Horse' was gradually overwhelmed by Pereira's striking mastery and ultimately succumbed to defeat. Despite the loss, Rountree was left in awe of how the champion maintained composure under pressure.

During his appearance on the Pound 4 Pound podcast in October, Rountree Jr. lavished praise on Pereira's tactical brilliance and his poise throughout the fight:

"I think one thing that is pretty underrated and [that] I got to experience for myself is really his [fight] IQ, man. The ability to mix up, you know, the strategy mid-fight and in-between rounds because... He just kept making adjustments. And I think he made really smart adjustments... I'd say the biggest surprise for me was the intelligence, as stoic as he is and kind of stone-faced, I do think he's got a smart brain that's for sure."

Check out Khalil Rountree Jr.'s comments below (15:48):