Former UFC title -Uitdager Khalil Rountree Jr. Speaked for the first time since his Ko loss against Jiri Prochazka on UFC 320.
Former UFC champion Jiri Prochazka scored one of the largest highlights of UFC 320 when he Khalil Rountree Jr. Switched off with a left angle in their light heavyweight fight. In a back and forth war as long as it lasted, Rountree remained in a pool of his own blood in a horrible scene after an impressive show in his last Octagon performance.
It was a disappointing setback for Rountree, who suffered his second brutal TKO loss in a year, after his break by Alex Pereira last year at UFC 307. But Rountree returned to the winning column by Jamahal Hill in UFC Baku to beat earlier this summer.
After a large setback at UFC 320, Rountree is in a special position in the light heavyweight title photo, especially after the victory of Pereira over Magomed Ankalaev. But Rountree does not remain deterred from his championship activities.
Khalil Rountree Jr. talks about what went wrong in Ko -loss at UFC 320
In a recent message to InstagramRountree gave his first message to his supporters since his loss at UFC 320.
“Close. So close. I am fine, I am alive. I am grateful for every positive message and every comment that supports what I give to this sport,” Rountree started.
“Saying that I am back is an understatement. Never stop living! Never stop fighting against the good fight! For yourself, for your families, for humanity to the end. Losing hurts, not only me. Coaches, family, friends and supporters are incredible! [UFC] Nothing but appreciation for the platform and all the staff that it makes for us.
“I have been here for a while, you will see me there again next year, and win or draw I will always fight until the last drop. This loss is not easy, it takes time to cure and learn from it, but I promise you if I say that I will never be the same again. You see in 2026.”
In the meantime, PrOCHAZKA made a strong thing for a different title shot after recent victories over Rountree and Hill. Pereira, who defeated Ankalaev to reclaim the UFC Light Heavyweight title, seems destined for a collision with top candidate Carlos Ulberg for the first defending defense of his second reign.
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