What did Khalil Rountree Jr do before MMA?

Last Modified Sep 30, 2024 06:53 GMT
What did Khalil Rountree Jr do before MMA?
Khalil Rountree Jr. [Image courtesy: @khalilrountree on Instagram]

The No.8 ranked light heavyweight contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Khalil Rountree Jr. is one of the most anticipated fighters in the roster now. With more than a decade of expertise in professional MMA, Rountree Jr. maintains a record of 13 wins, 5 losses, and 1 no-contest(13-5-0, 1NC). Moreover, he holds 9 wins via knockout and also 7 first-round finishes.

With his last finish against the veteran Anthony Smith on December 9, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Guiterrez, the 34-year-old American fighter is on a 5 fight win streak. Rountree Jr. will be co-headlining UFC 307 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, U.S., against the UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira. It will be one of the most important fights in Rountree Jr.’s career and fans are eagerly waiting for his quest to become the undisputed champion.

Khalil Rountree Jr.’s life before MMA

Before getting into mixed martial arts, Khalil Rountree Jr. had a hard time working on his life. He was into drugs, and alcohol, and also weighed more than 300 pounds. He was more into making music since his elementary to high school life. However, Rountree Jr. had picked up smoking and drinking habits on the way.

As per Rountree Jr., he had a serious health crisis one night, and that's when he decided to change his track. Moreover, seeing Rampage Jackson tear off a door on the sets of The Ultimate Fighter, motivated him to transform.

Hence, Khalil Rountree Jr. started training in MMA and later picked up the sport as a career.

After becoming a top contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Khalil Rountree Jr. has been trying to inspire people around the globe to fight their hardships and depression and bounce back on life.

Khalil Rountree Jr.’s life after MMA

Khalil Rountree Jr. has positively bounced back on life from all his previous hardships after taking up MMA. Over the years, he has shared the octagon with some of the prominent contenders like Anthony Smith, Dustin Jacoby, Marcin Prachnio, Johnny Walker, etc.

Moreover, he is now gearing up for the biggest fight of his career. Where he will face one of the most celebrated superstars in the UFC, Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight gold on October 5, 2024, at UFC 307.

Win or lose, Khalil Rountree Jr. has successfully played out his life in the right way, inspiring thousands of fans around the world.

FAQs on Khalil Rountree Jr's life before MMA

A. Before getting into mixed martial arts, Khalil Rountree Jr. had a hard time working on his life as he was into smoking, and drinking, and also weighed more than 300 pounds.

A. With more than a decade of expertise in professional MMA, Rountree Jr. maintains a record of 13 wins, 5 losses, and 1 no-contest(13-5-0, 1NC). 

A. He is 34 years old. 

A. Khalil Rountree Jr. is an American citizen. 

A. He is now gearing up for the biggest fight of his career. Where he will face one of the most celebrated superstars in the UFC, Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight gold on October 5, 2024, at UFC 307. 

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