How did Khalil Rountree lose weight?

Last Modified Sep 30, 2024 07:56 GMT
UFC 236 Holloway v Poirier 2
Khalil Rountree Jr.

Khalil Rountree Jr. is a prominent American professional mixed martial arts competitor. He has mostly competed in the light heavyweight division but also took part in the middleweight class as a mixed martial artist. Khalil Rountree Jr. made his middleweight debut in a bout against Cameroon Olson on April 10, 2015, at RFA 25. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Khalil Rountree Jr. returned to light heavyweight on December 30, 2017, against Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC 219. Rountree Jr. originally lost the bout by unanimous decision but was later turned on to a no-contest due to Oleksiejczuk's failed drug test. Since then, he has regularly competed in the light heavyweight division and has amassed a record of 14 wins, and five losses, combined with one fight that resulted in a no-contest.

Khalil Rountree Jr. is currently ranked No. 8 in the UFC’s light heavyweight rankings as of September 24, 2024. He is scheduled to lock horns with Alex Periera as the duo is set to headline the UFC 207: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr . in a high-stakes light heavyweight title showdown.

Khalil Rountree Jr.'s Weight Loss

Khalil Rountree Jr. is known to have publicly admitted to leading an unhealthy lifestyle which included cigarettes, soda, and lots of junk food. He was motivated to lose weight after watching The Ultimate Fighter. Rountree Jr. joined the Wand Fight Team gym and started working on himself.

According to his own estimates, he lost an astonishing 100 pounds in 11 months, and he has credited the Muay Thai classes for helping him quit his unhealthy practices. He now possesses a well-crafted physique and weighs around 205 lb.

When did Khalil Rountree Jr. join the UFC?

Khalil Rountree Jr. joined the UFC on July 8, 2016. He faced Andrew Sanchez in his inaugural fight for the elite professional mixed martial arts promotion. Although Rountree Jr. went past the three rounds of the fight, he couldn’t cross the line and ended up coming short. Sanchez defeated him by a unanimous decision to pick up the win. However, he returned to winning ways and as of September 24, 2024, he cruises on a five-fight winning streak. Ranked No. 8, Rountree Jr. will challenge Alex Pereira in his first title fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on October 5, 2024, at UFC 307.

FAQs on Khalil Rountree Jr.'s weight loss

A. He lost around 100 pounds.


A. He joined the UFC in 2016.


A. He made his professional MMA debut in 2014.


A. He is 34 years old as of September 24, 2024.


A. He has a height of 1.85 meters.


Related Stories

Bantamweight MMA king Fabricio Andrade admits 42-second mauling of Kwon Won Il felt bittersweet: “I wanted to fight longer” Bantamweight MMA king Fabricio Andrade admits 42-second mauling of Kwon Won Il felt bittersweet: “I wanted to fight longer”
Bantamweight MMA king Fabricio Andrade admits 42-second mauling of Kwon Won Il felt bittersweet: “I wanted to fight longer”
“He helps me a lot” - Nong-O Hama has fellow former world champ Petchtanong sharpening his tools ahead of Kongthoranee redo “He helps me a lot” - Nong-O Hama has fellow former world champ Petchtanong sharpening his tools ahead of Kongthoranee redo
“He helps me a lot” - Nong-O Hama has fellow former world champ Petchtanong sharpening his tools ahead of Kongthoranee redo
1d
“I started to earn his respect” - Fabricio Andrade says he delivered a message to Kwon Won Il with his fiery striking “I started to earn his respect” - Fabricio Andrade says he delivered a message to Kwon Won Il with his fiery striking
“I started to earn his respect” - Fabricio Andrade says he delivered a message to Kwon Won Il with his fiery striking
Zebaztian Kadestam says coaching stint allowed him to go through techniques ‘on a deeper level’: “I believe it’s beneficial” Zebaztian Kadestam says coaching stint allowed him to go through techniques ‘on a deeper level’: “I believe it’s beneficial”
Zebaztian Kadestam says coaching stint allowed him to go through techniques ‘on a deeper level’: “I believe it’s beneficial”
"My main goal" - Tye Ruotolo amped to give fans a vintage display in trilogy vs Dante Leon at ONE Fight Night 31 "My main goal" - Tye Ruotolo amped to give fans a vintage display in trilogy vs Dante Leon at ONE Fight Night 31
"My main goal" - Tye Ruotolo amped to give fans a vintage display in trilogy vs Dante Leon at ONE Fight Night 31
1d
KSI comes clean about potential Jake Paul boxing match days after former Disney star announces Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. fight KSI comes clean about potential Jake Paul boxing match days after former Disney star announces Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. fight
KSI comes clean about potential Jake Paul boxing match days after former Disney star announces Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. fight 
Dustin Poirier puts veteran MMA journalist to sleep with signature 'Jump The Gilly' move, fans react: "Don’t be sillyyyyy" Dustin Poirier puts veteran MMA journalist to sleep with signature 'Jump The Gilly' move, fans react: "Don’t be sillyyyyy"
Dustin Poirier puts veteran MMA journalist to sleep with signature 'Jump The Gilly' move, fans react: "Don’t be sillyyyyy"
22h
Ilia Topuria drops massive four-word update hinting at potential UFC return after calling for Islam Makhachev title clash, fans react: "IT'S TIME BRO" Ilia Topuria drops massive four-word update hinting at potential UFC return after calling for Islam Makhachev title clash, fans react: "IT'S TIME BRO"
Ilia Topuria drops massive four-word update hinting at potential UFC return after calling for Islam Makhachev title clash, fans react: "IT'S TIME BRO"
1d
"You made me some good money" - Carlos Prates tears into Ian Garry with savage reminder of UFC resume and brutal prediction "You made me some good money" - Carlos Prates tears into Ian Garry with savage reminder of UFC resume and brutal prediction
"You made me some good money" - Carlos Prates tears into Ian Garry with savage reminder of UFC resume and brutal prediction
Anthony Smith comes clean about rumored beef with Michael Bisping ahead of UFC Kansas City fight: "It wasn’t a surprise to anyone behind the scenes" Anthony Smith comes clean about rumored beef with Michael Bisping ahead of UFC Kansas City fight: "It wasn’t a surprise to anyone behind the scenes"
Anthony Smith comes clean about rumored beef with Michael Bisping ahead of UFC Kansas City fight: "It wasn’t a surprise to anyone behind the scenes"
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications