Khalil Rountree Jr.

Khalil Rountree Jr. holds a 15-7-0 (1 NC) record as a southpaw light heavyweight operating outside the ranked picture. A pure striker who averages 3.88 strikes landed per minute with 40% accuracy, Rountree generates moderate output but absorbs significant damage at 4.33 strikes per minute while maintaining 49% striking defense.

He does not attempt takedowns—a zero TD average across his career—and rarely pursues submissions, averaging just 0.1 per 15 minutes, making him a one-dimensional stand-up fighter. Recent results underscore his inconsistency: he secured a split-decision win over Dustin Jacoby in October 2022 and a second-round knockout of Karl Roberson in March 2022, but has since lost three consecutive bouts, including brutal finishes to Alex Pereira (KO, round 4, October 2024) and Jiri Prochazka (KO, round 3, October 2025).

Earlier losses to Ion Cutelaba (round 1 KO, 2019) and Johnny Walker (round 1 KO, 2018) highlight his vulnerability against explosive opponents. At 34 years old with a 3-5 record over his last eight fights, Rountree faces mounting pressure to reverse course or risk further marginalization in a competitive division.