Kamaru Usman turns Nostradamus, says UFC 307 main-event result will "shock the world"

EKamaru Usman recently made a bold prediction for this Saturday's UFC 307 main event and believes that there could be an upset. He noted that Khalil Rountree is a dangerous opponent for Alex Pereira and can dethrone the feared Brazilian striker.

Despite being the No.8 ranked light heavyweight, Rountree was awarded a title shot against 'Poatan', which excited fans due to their respective fighting styles. Both are knockout artists and have several highlight-reel knockouts between them, and so fans could see fireworks on Saturday night.

With that in mind, 'The Nigerian Nightmare' believes that it could be a recipe for a shocking result in the UFC 307 main event.

During the latest episode of his Pound 4 Pound podcast, the former welterweight champion told co-host Henry Cejudo that Rountree possesses something that the Brazilian has yet to see in his career.

Usman mentioned that the challenger shouldn't be counted out. He referenced his own experience being on the receiving end of an upset and could see a similar occurrence at UFC 307:

"If you're one of those people at home who thinks Khalil Rountree has no chance, you're smoking...I'mma shock everybody here. I think Khalil Rountree shocks the world...Shocks the world...Crazy things happen in Utah and look at our champions right now."

Check out Kamaru Usman's comments below:

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Henry Cejudo disagrees with Kamaru Usman's prediction for UFC 307 main event

Despite claiming that Khalil Rountree is capable of defeating Alex Pereira, Henry Cejudo disagreed with co-host Kamaru Usman's prediction for the UFC 307 main event.

During the aforementioned episode, Cejudo mentioned that he believes Rountree may become overzealous and take more risks, which will result in Pereira taking advantage and earning the win. He said:

"Unless Khalil [Rountree], please don't do it, unless he's another one of these dudes that just wants to strike then he's fu**ed...John Wood is a great coach, man, and if [Rountree] follows John Wood's plan, I could see Khalil winning that fight, but man, how do you doubt a guy...that's just getting guys that are gonna strike with him? I got to go with Alex Pereira."

Check out the full episode of Pound 4 Pound with Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo below: