When Is Khalil Rountree Jr.’s Next Fight?

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 yet to be determined, but he’s fresh off a third-round KO loss to former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka last Oct. 4 at UFC 320, which took place inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Khalil Rountree Jr.’s MMA Record and Statistics

• MMA record: 15-7
• Wins by TKO/KO: 10
• Wins by decision: 5
• 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.