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Personal Information
| Full Name | Khalil Ibn Rountree Jr. |
| Date of Birth | February 26, 1990 |
| Age | 35 Years |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1,85m |
| Weight | 205 lb |
| Nickname | The War Horse |
| Weight Class | Light Heavyweight |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Reach | 76 1⁄2 in |
| Career Stats | 13-6-1 |
| Status | Active |
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Khalil Rountree Jr.: A Brief Biography
Khalil Rountree Jr. is a leading professional mixed martial artist who is a part of the light heavyweight division of the coveted professional mixed martial arts promotion, the UFC. He started as an amateur competitor and made his debut on March 12, 2011, against Travis Jelmyer. Rountree won by a first-round TKO and signed off with a record of six wins and no losses as an amateur before making his professional debut.
Rountree Jr. ventured into professional mixed martial arts on June 6, 2014, and took on Livingston Lukow at RFA 15. He picked up a unanimous decision win and started his professional career on a high. Rountree Jr. made his promotional debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship on July 8, 2016, against Andrew Sanchez, suffering a unanimous decision loss. Rountree Jr. returned to winning ways after losing the first two fights in the promotion.
Rountree Jr. ranks No. 7 in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. He took on Alex Pereira at UFC 307 for the UFC light heavyweight title in a losing cause. He is scheduled to return to the octagon against Jamahal Hill at UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. on June 21, 2025, in his upcoming showdown.
Khalil Rountree Jr.’s Personal Information
| Name | Khalil Ibn Rountree Jr. |
| Age | 35 |
| DOB | February 26, 1990 |
| Nationality | American |
| Father name | Khalil Rountree Sr. |
| Profession | Professional Mixed Martial Artist |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inches |
| Weight | 205 lb |
| Relationship Status | Married |
Khalil Rountree Jr.'s Early Life
Khalil Rountree Jr. was born to his parents in Los Angeles, California, USA. He picked up training in mixed martial arts after making a decision to put his life on a better course and started competing in 2011.
Khalil Rountree Jr.’s Wife
Khalil Rountree Jr. is married to his wife, Mia Kang, who is a model. The couple married on January 1, 2024, after dating for a while. They are yet to have a child as of June 2025.
Khalil Rountree Jr.’s Social Media
Khalil Rountree Jr. uses multiple social media platforms to stay in touch with his fans across the globe. The links to his social media profiles can be accessed below:
Khalil Rountree Jr.’s MMA Record
Khalil Rountree Jr. has a professional record of 13 wins, six losses, and one no-contest as a martial artist as of June 2025.
| 19 matches | 13 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 3 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 4 | 2 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Khalil Rountree Jr.’s MMA Losses
Khalil Rountree Jr. has suffered five professional losses in his mixed martial arts career as of October 1, 2024.
Andrew Sanchez vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Andrew Sanchez and Khalil Rountree Jr. faced each other at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia Finale on July 8, 2016. Sanchez defeated Rountree Jr. by a unanimous decision in the fight and handed him the first loss of his career.
Tyson Pedro vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Tyson Pedro and Khalil Rountree Jr. went toe-to-toe against each other at UFC Fight Night: Whitaker vs. Brunson on November 27, 2016. Pedro defeated Rountree Jr. in the first round by submission and handed him the second loss of his professional career.
Johnny Walker vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Johnny Walker and Khalil Rountree Jr. squared off against each other at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio on November 17, 2018. Walker finished off Rountree Jr. in the first round and won the fight via a first-round KO. The loss was Rountree Jr.’s third professional loss of his mixed martial arts career.
Ion Cutelaba vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Ion Cutelaba and Khalil Rountree Jr. took on each other at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier on September 28, 2019. Cutelaba defeated Rountree Jr. by a first-round TKO, resulting in his fourth professional loss.
Marcin Prachnio vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Marcin Prachnio squared off against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 257 on January 24, 2021. Prachnio outclassed Rountree Jr. and defeated him by a unanimous decision. The loss remains the fifth defeat of his professional mixed martial arts career as of October 1, 2024.
Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. faced each other at UFC 307 on October 5, 2024, in a high-stakes UFC light heavyweight title bout. Pereira defeated him via a fourth-round knockout to win the fight.
Last updated on June 11, 2025
FAQs on Khalil Rountree Jr.
A. He was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
A. Khalil Rountree Sr. was his father.
A. As of June 12, 2025, he has lost six fights in his professional MMA career.
A. He is 35 years old as of June 12, 2025.
A. He is nicknamed “The War Horse.”
