Ranked #13 in heavyweight, Chris Ducos He was looking to re-find his former form when he was set to drop down to light heavyweight at UFC 289. The American enjoyed a solid start to life in the UFC, racking up four knockout victories in his first four bouts, however, he suffered three losses by knockout. Knockout on the rebound lately. UFC 289 marked the first time the 33-year-old made it to 205 pounds, however, it wasn’t quite the case. Daukaus had to withdraw from the fight due to an injury and now his scheduled opponent, Khalil Rountree Looking for a new opponent.
The UFC’s long-awaited return to Canada has taken another blow. I’m told Chris Dakos is out #UFC289 due to injury. It is unclear whether or not Khalil Rountree will remain on the card. pic.twitter.com/zVhEFbPkiI
– Nolan King (@mma_kings) June 2, 2023
UFC 289 will take place in Vancouver, Canada and the headline-grabbing women’s welterweight bout Amanda Nunes And Erin Aldana.
Rountree vs…?
war horse He took up MMA to lose weight, debuting in 2011, and now, 12 years, and 27 fights later he’s established himself as one of the deadliest men in the welterweight division.
Routree has a three-fight winning streak, including two finishes along the way, both of which were surefires. We know he can hold on to the best on his feet, too. It’s basically the guy who sent it Johan Saki Back to kickboxing after being brutally kicked out in just 1:36. We haven’t seen him in action since October after a split decision win Dustin Jacoby.
Just last week we saw two latecomers battle it out, one winning and the other losing. Jesse Butler I climbed in the face Jim Miller During Fight Week, albeit in a losing effort and Muhammad Naimov I managed to get a reward after the fight after the knockout Jimmy Mullarkey. This proves that we know the UFC can find an opponent of late.
Rountree’s potential opponents at UFC 289
If the UFC is looking to replace Daukaus with someone who is already on its books, there are plenty of possibilities for Rountree. Jimmy Crute And Alonzo Minfield He is set for a rematch at UFC 290, however, any man can enter UFC 289 to save a card already full of disqualifications.
If they look outside the organization, the interim LFA champion, Rodolfo Pellato Already on the UFC’s radar. Despite losing his chance at the Contender Series, Bellato has won twice in a row since then and is the interim LFA 205 lb Light Heavyweight Champion. He only went 25 minutes ago two weeks ago, so cardio rule to jump right there.
Let’s hope Rountree stays on the card.