- Khalil Rountree Jr. is the current No. 7-ranked UFC light heavyweight contender.
- Rountree Jr. holds an MMA record of 14 wins and six losses.
- Rountree Jr.’s next confirmed opponent is Jamahal Hill on June 21 at UFC Baku.
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. rose to stardom because of his one-shot knockout power, which sent his opponents to the shadow realm. His Muay Thai background is a big part of his striking repertoire, as he trained in Thailand for several years.
Despite coming up short of winning the UFC gold, Rountree Jr. remains a top name in the 205-pound weight class, especially when his name appears on the UFC odds board at BetMGM’s sportsbook.
Discover his comeback date, confirmed opponent, and important details about him below.
When Is Khalil Rountree Jr.’s Next Fight?
Rountree Jr.’s next confirmed opponent is former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill, who he’ll face in the main event of the UFC Baku card on June 21 at the Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan.
Khalil Rountree Jr.’s MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 14-6
- Wins by TKO/KO: 10
- Wins by decision: 4
- Striking accuracy: 38%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 3.73
- Significant strikes absorbed: 4.51
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.00
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.11
- Significant strikes defense: 48%
- Takedown defense: 59%
- Knockdown average: 1.42
- Average fight time: 08:34
Khalil Rountree Jr.’s Notable Wins
Rountree Jr.’s most notable wins inside the octagon were against Paul Craig, Modestas Bukauskas, Dustin Jacoby, Chris Daukus, and Anthony Smith.
Khalil Rountree Jr.’s UFC Earnings
Rountree Jr.’s estimated UFC earnings are $2.8 million, which include all his base pay, bonuses, PPV shares, and performance bonuses.
His biggest single-fight payout was when he fought Alex Pereira at UFC 307, securing a whopping $1.3 million.
Khalil Rountree Jr.’s Team and Corner
Rountree Jr. is part of the Syndicate MMA team that is based in Las Vegas. He’s under the tutelage of head coach John Wood, along with Jerry Shapiro, Chris Tramell, Danny Garcia, and Napoleon Aniciete.
