Conor McGregor calls for Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones next, but cautions ‘Poatan’ about ‘major danger’ ahead at UFC 307

Conor McGregor is ultimately rolling with Alex Pereira later tonight (Sat., Oct. 5, 2024) at UFC 307 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, but “Notorious” is cautioning the UFC light heavyweight champion about the “major danger” of fighting someone like Khalil Rountree Jr.

Later tonight, Pereira will put his 205-pound title on the line for the third-straight time. He’s been the most active champion over the past year and has quickly become one of the most popular and marketable fighters on the entire roster. Another victory this weekend at UFC 307 will catapult “Poatan” to even greater heights as 2024 comes to a close.

While Pereira is a big favorite to take care of business this weekend in Salt Lake City and retain his title, McGregor believes his main event fight against Rountree will be much closer than people think. McGregor is picking Pereira to win, but he has warned the UFC champion about the potential dangers of a no-nonsense challenger like Rountree.

If Pereira is able to take out Rountree at UFC 307 and extend his title-fight win streak to four then McGregor would like to see “Poatan” challenge Jon Jones next at heavyweight. It would be a chance for Pereira to win his third UFC title and is undoubtedly one of the biggest matchups to make in the sport right now.

Check out McGregor’s comments below (which have since been deleted):

“A lot of unanswered question still about Khalil but he is a nasty operator for sure. Pereira looked slightly drawn also on the scale. It’s either mans to win imo. I lean Pereira, on form, big, accurate, powerful. But Kalil has characteristics that could cause major danger! Man, it’s a tough one. Something tells me this will be a test! Pereira is just about ready for heavyweight now imo. Him Vs Jones would be amazing to watch! A chance to go 3 weight. Could be spoiled tomorrow night however, don’t be surprised. Let’s go!

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Championship Doubleheader! Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sat., Oct. 5, 2024, with a pair of thrilling championship bouts at the helm. In UFC 307’s pay-per-view (PPV) main event, Light Heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira, goes for his third successful title defense of 2024 when he collides with No. 8-ranked contender, Khalil Rountree Jr., in a battle of ferocious knockout artists. Meanwhile, in UFC 307’s championship co-headliner, women’s Bantamweight roost-ruler, Raquel Pennington, defends against former titleholder and No. 1-seeded contender, Julianna Pena, in a grudge match dating back to The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 18 more than one decade ago. UFC 307 will also feature the return of former pound-for-pound great, Jose Aldo, as well Kayla Harrison, Kevin Holland and so much more! It’s must-watch action from “SLC!” UFC 307’s start time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (Prelims card) and 10 p.m. ET (PPV main card).

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