Khalil Rountree issues statement following TKO loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 307

Khalil Rountree Reflects on Loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 307

Khalil Rountree took to his Instagram to share his thoughts after coming up short in his quest for UFC gold in his professional MMA career.

“Although I didn’t win the title, I grew immensely last night. Shoutout to @alexpoatanpereira for showing me that I am ready to take on the world. Your skills are truly amazing, and you brought out a side of me that I needed to see. You’re a champion for a reason, and I have nothing but respect for you.

“I now have a clearer understanding of my capabilities. To the amazing fans in #saltlakecity, thank you for the unforgettable experience. I am grateful for all the positive messages I have received from people all around the globe. A huge thank you to @danawhite, @espn, @espnmma, and the entire @ufc team for giving me a platform, a purpose, and challenges to overcome.

“Special thanks to my wife @miakang, my family, and everyone who has supported me unconditionally. Brazil, you have a formidable champion to be proud of. I will take some time to recover from this setback, but I will come back stronger. It’s inevitable, and I am thankful.

“Never give up on yourself, always fight hard, uplift your communities, and seize the opportunities that life presents. Thank you @deltacenter for hosting us. #ufc307 was truly a night to remember.”

Rountree’s performance at UFC 307 has likely earned him a high-profile fight in the future. We are eager to see who the UFC matchmakers will choose as his next opponent.