Khalil Rountree Jr.

Khalil Rountree Jr.
Born (1990-02-06) February 6, 1990
Los Angeles, California, United States[1]
Other names The War Horse[2]
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 93 kg (205 lb; 14 st 9 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight
Reach 76.8 in (195 cm)
Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Team Syndicate MMA[1]
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 10
Wins 7
By knockout 5
By decision 2
Losses 2
By submission 1
By decision 1
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Khalil Rountree Jr. (born February 6, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[1]

Background

Rountree was born in Los Angeles, California. When he was two years old, his father was shot and killed in an attempted robbery while working as the tour manager for Boyz II Men.[3][4]

At the age of 20 and weighing 300 lbs., Rountree joined Wand Fight Team gym in the attempt to lose weight. After one year of MMA training, Rountree started his MMA amateur career in 2011.[5] Khalil trains at Syndicate MMA Las Vegas.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Rountree had a record of 6-0 in his amateur fights under the Tuff-N-Uff and King of the Cage (KOTC) banners. He amassed a record of 4-0 in his professional career fighting in Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) prior joining UFC.[6]

The Ultimate Fighter

In April 2016, Rountree competed as a fighter on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia.[7][8] In the first round, he faced Muhammed DeReese and won via knockout.[9] In the elimination round, he faced Cory Hendricks and lost via submission in the first round.[10]

Later in the show, Hendricks withdrew himself from the competition due to neck injury and Dana White decided to bring back Rountree for the semi-final round.[11] Rountree moved on to faced Josh Stansbury and won via knockout in the first round to advance face Andrew Sanchez at the finale.[12][13][14]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Rountree made his promotional debut on July 8, 2016 at UFC The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale for the TUF 23 Light Heavyweight title against Andrew Sanchez.[12][13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[15]

Rountree next faced Tyson Pedro at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson on November 27, 2016.[16] He was submitted via rear-naked choke in round one.[17]

On his third fight Rountree faced Daniel Jolly at UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. Korean Zombie on February 4, 2017.[18] He won via knockout in the first round.[19]

Rountree faced Paul Craig on July 16, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio.[20] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[21]

Rountree was expected to face Gökhan Saki on December 30, 2017 at UFC 219.[22] However, Saki was forced to pull out, citing knee injury, and was replaced by Michal Oleksiejczuk.[23] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[24] However, after the fight, it was revealed that Oleksiejczuk had tested positive for clomiphene, an anti-estrogenic substance. As a result, the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) officially overturned the result of the fight to a no contest.[25]

The bout between Rountree and Gökhan Saki eventually took place at UFC 226 on July 7, 2018.[26] Rountree won the fight via knockout in round one.[27] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award. [28]

Rountree is expected to face promotional newcomer Johnny Walker on November 17, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 140[29]

Championships and achievements

Personal life

Rountree enjoys dancing and listening to music. He is a fan of the Village People.[31]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 7–2 (1) Gökhan Saki TKO (punches) UFC 226 July 6, 2018 1 1:36 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
NC 6–2 (1) Michał Oleksiejczuk NC (overturned) UFC 219 December 30, 2017 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Originally a unanimous decision win for Oleksiejczuk; overturned after he tested positive for clomiphene.
Win 6–2 Paul Craig KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio July 16, 2017 1 4:56 Glasgow, Scotland
Win 5–2 Daniel Jolly KO (knee) UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. Korean Zombie February 4, 2017 1 0:52 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss 4–2 Tyson Pedro Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson November 27, 2016 1 4:07 Melbourne, Australia
Loss 4–1 Andrew Sanchez Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale July 8, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Lost The Ultimate Fighter 23 Light Heavyweight Tournament.
Win 4–0 Justin Polendey KO (punch) RFA 33 December 11, 2015 1 1:42 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win 3–0 Cameron Olson Decision (unanimous) RFA 25 April 10, 2015 3 5:00 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Middleweight debut.
Win 2–0 Blake Troop KO (punch) RFA 21 December 5, 2014 1 0:39 Costa Mesa, California, United States Catchweight (190 lbs) bout.
Win 1–0 Livingston Lukow Decision (unanimous) RFA 15 June 6, 2014 3 5:00 Culver City, California, United States Light Heavyweight debut.

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2–1 Josh Stansbury TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia July 6, 2016 (airdate) 1 4:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 23 Semifinal round
Loss 1–1 Cory Hendricks Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia April 27, 2016 (airdate) 1 2:34 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 23 Quarterfinal round
Win 1–0 Muhammed Dereese TKO (punches and soccer kicks to the body) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia April 20, 2016 (airdate) 2 0:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 23 Elimination round

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Khalil Rountree - Official UFC® Profile". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  2. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Khalil". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
  3. ↑ The Ultimate Fighter (2016-06-01), Khalil Rountree has an emotional moment, retrieved 2017-07-01
  4. ↑ "TUF: Khalil Rountree tells story of dad's tragic death on tour with Boyz II Men | FOX Sports". FOX Sports. 2016-06-01. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  5. ↑ "BE Scouting Report #3 MW: Khalil Rountree". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  6. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Khalil". Sherdog. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  7. ↑ "Champ Jedrzejczyk, Gadelha announced as 'TUF 23' coaches, rematch on July 8". MMAjunkie. 2016-01-18. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  8. ↑ "Jedrzejczyk, Gadelha Coach TUF 23, Rematch July 8". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  9. ↑ "Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 23: Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia'". MMAjunkie. 2016-04-21. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  10. ↑ "Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 23: Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia'". MMAjunkie. 2016-04-21. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  11. ↑ "Defeated TUF 23 Contestant Gets New Life After Cory Hendricks Withdraws Due to Injury | MMAWeekly.com". www.mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  12. 1 2 "TUF 23 Finale weigh-in results: Joanna 114.5, Gadelha 115". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  13. 1 2 "Friday's TUF 23 Finale lineup set with Rountree-Sanchez, Cooper-Suarez tourney finals". MMAjunkie. 2016-07-07. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  14. ↑ "TUF 23 Full Results, Recap For Episode 12". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2017-07-27.
  15. ↑ "'El Dirte' Dominates Rountree, Win TUF 23 Final". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  16. ↑ "Khalil Rountree vs. newcomer Tyson Pedro added to UFC Fight Night 101 in Australia". MMAjunkie. 2016-11-08. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  17. ↑ "UFC Video: Tyson Pedro debut submission of Khalil Rountree". Fox Sports. 2016-11-27. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  18. ↑ Ryan, Seán (2017-01-05). "Khalil Rountree vs. Daniel Jolly added to UFC Fight Night 104 - MMA Plus". MMA Plus. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  19. ↑ "Video: Khalil Rountree had no idea if this knee strike was legal since 'I was just in the moment'". MMAjunkie. 2017-02-05. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  20. ↑ "Paul Craig believes UFC Glasgow bout with Rountree will make or break his UFC career". Dailystar.co.uk. 2017-06-02. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  21. ↑ "UFC Fight Night 113 results: Khalil Rountree thrashes Paul Craig for first-round KO". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-16. Retrieved 2017-07-17.
  22. ↑ Coral Barry (2017-10-09). "Gokhan Saki back in UFC action against Khalil Rountree on New Year's Eve". metro.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-10-09.
  23. ↑ "Gokhan Saki Out of UFC 219; Khalil Rountree Gets New Opponent for Year End Card | MMAWeekly.com". www.mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  24. ↑ "UFC 219 results: Michal Oleksiejczuk sweeps 4-1 favorite Khalil Rountree for upset". MMAjunkie. 2017-12-31. Retrieved 2017-12-31.
  25. ↑ "Michal Oleksiejczuk gets one-year suspension, win overturned for UFC 219 drug test failure". MMAfighting. 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
  26. ↑ DNA, MMA. "Gökhan Saki en Khalil Rountree Jr. alsnog tegen elkaar tijdens UFC 226 in Las Vegas". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  27. ↑ "UFC 226 results: Khalil Rountree Jr. knocks out Gokhan Saki". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
  28. ↑ Staff (2018-07-07). "TUF 27 Finale bonuses: 'Violent Bob Ross' Luis Pena gets a happy accident worth $50k". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  29. ↑ Marcel Dorff (2018-08-29). "Khalil Rountree Jr. makes an appearance during UFC Buenos Aires against Johnny Walker". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2018-08-29. (in Dutch)
  30. ↑ "UFC 226 bonuses: Daniel Cormier, not surprisingly, among $50,000 winners in Vegas". MMAjunkie. 2018-07-08. Retrieved 2018-07-08.
  31. ↑ "Khalil Rountree talks about what he missed while filming 'TUF' 23 — VIDEO". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2016-06-30. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
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