Khalil Rountree Jr.
15-7-0
Light Heavyweight
About
Hard-hitting UFC light heavyweight whose Muay Thai power and comeback story made him a fan favorite.
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Khalil Rountree Jr. is one of the UFC light heavyweight division's most dangerous strikers, a Muay Thai specialist who throws leg kicks, knees and elbows with bad intentions and carries one-shot knockout power. After an uneven start to his UFC career following The Ultimate Fighter, he reinvented himself and his body, reeling off a string of highlight finishes.
That resurgence earned him a 2024 title shot against Alex Pereira at UFC 307, where he fell short but proved he belonged at the very top. Wins over names like Anthony Smith and former champion Jamahal Hill have kept him in the mix. Fans love him for the violence he brings and the openness with which he's discussed the personal battles he fought to get here.
Why fans love Rountree Jr.
Knockout power, an all-action Muay Thai style, and an openly honest comeback story make him easy to cheer.
