Who did Khalil Rountree Jr. lose to?

Khalil Rountree Jr. was born on February 6, 1990, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rountree worked his way up and has now become one of the standout UFC light heavyweights. A master in Muay Thai striking and UFC knockouts, he stands at 6'1" tall, with a reach of 76.5 inches, and weighs 205 lbs. He has also garnered a reputation for his aggressive style of fighting. His current professional record in MMA is 13-5-0 as of September 2024, with nine of his victories by knockout, representing his great striking skill.

Rountree's career in the UFC took flight in 2016 but initially faced some speed bumps as he suffered consecutive losses early on. That grit paid off and he was able to find his rhythm, finishing some notable names like Anthony Smith via TKO earlier this year. A significant portion of his game is made up of striking, which was completed with rigid training at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand. Rountree has become one of those fighters who are more known for his inspirational story than his fighting skills. He has talked rather openly about depression, weight problems, and mental health issues, using his platform for raising awareness and inspiring others.

Khalil Rountree Jr. Losses

Khalil Rountree has lost five times in her professional MMA career, with all five losses taking place in the UFC.

Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Andrew Sanchez (TUF 23 Finale, July 8, 2016)

Rountree Jr.’s first loss was a unanimous decision defeat in his UFC debut against Andrew Sanchez. Sanchez used his wrestling and ground control to dominate the fight, neutralizing Rountree's striking and securing multiple takedowns.

Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Tyson Pedro (UFC Fight Night 101, November 27, 2016)

Rountree faced another setback against Tyson Pedro, losing by submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round. Pedro managed to take Rountree down early and locked in the choke to secure the win at 4:07 of round one.

Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Johnny Walker (UFC Fight Night 140, November 17, 2018)

This fight marked Rountree’s first knockout loss. Johnny Walker stunned Rountree with a vicious elbow in the first round, finishing the fight at 1:57.

Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Ion Cutelaba (UFC Fight Night 160, September 28, 2019)

Rountree suffered his second career knockout loss against Ion Cutelaba. Cutelaba’s aggressive pace and powerful ground-and-pound led to a TKO finish in the first round.

Khalil Rountree vs. Marcin Prachnio (UFC 257, January 24, 2021)

Khalil Rountree suffered his latest loss against Marcin Prachnio at UFC 257 on January 24, 2021 via a unanimous decision.