Khalil Rountree Jr. is remaining optimistic for his future within the UFC, after ‘The Battle Horse’ was dismantled by Mild Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at UFC 307 in what was a brutal knockout.
Rountree Jr Remaining Constructive
Alex Pereira didn’t disappoint at UFC 307 final weekend, delivering a brutal knockout to Khalil Rountree Jr. within the dying levels of the fourth spherical.
Regardless of the brutal knockout, Rountree is hoping to maintain optimistic shifting ahead with the prospect of larger fights arising, having held his personal for practically 20 minutes in opposition to the undisputed Mild Heavyweight champion.
By way of an Instagram put up, Rountree mentioned: “I didn’t win the title however I grew final evening.”
“[Alex Pereira] thanks for serving to me see that I’m able to tackle the world. You confirmed superb talent, you introduced out a model of me that I wanted to expertise. You’re the champ for a cause, a lot respect. However I now know what I’m able to.”
‘The Battle Horse’ was in a position to go toe to toe with Pereira for 3 rounds within the Octagon however within the fourth ‘Poatan’ prevailed, with a killer blow leaving Rountree’s face a whole mess.
Khalil Rountree Jr.’s post-fight interview interrupted by blood leaking from his nostril in a gnarly second after an absolute warfare with Alex Pereira 🩸
Joe Rogan: You’ll be able to promote that on EBay 😂
Wonderful to see Salt Lake Metropolis completely loving Khalil! Dude is a warrior. pic.twitter.com/CBbhXFNqzt
— AFeldmanMMA (@afeldMMA) October 6, 2024
Rountree’s accidents had been so extreme after the bout that the 34-year-old was instantly taken to Salt Lake Metropolis hospital as a precautionary measure.
“I’ll take time to heal from this, I’ll be again even higher, it’s inevitable. I’m grateful. By no means quit on your self, all the time combat laborious, uplift your communities and discover methods to take advantage of out of life.”
Though he misplaced, Rountree had alternatives early within the combat to take Pereira’s title, however he couldn’t fairly knockout the Brazilian champ.
There are solely rumours circulating for now round who Rountree might combat subsequent however with a prolonged break properly earned, we most likely received’t discover out his subsequent opponent till 2025.