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{{Infobox martial artist |
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| name = Khalil Rountree, Jr. |
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| image = Khalil Rountree, Jr..jpg |
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| image_size = 150px |
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| caption = Khalil in 2015 |
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| birth_name = Khalil Ibn Rountree, Jr. |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1990|02|26}} |
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| birth_place = Los Angeles, CA |
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| residence = Las Vegas, NV |
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| height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}} |
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| weight = {{convert|185|lb|kg st|abbr=on}} |
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| weight_class = [[Light Heavyweight (MMA)|Light Heavyweight]] (2011–2015)<br>[[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]] (2011-2013) |
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| reach = {{convert|74.0|in|cm|abbr=on}} |
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| team = Syndicate MMA |
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| trainer = John Wood |
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| years_active = 2011–present |
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| am_win = 6 |
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'''Khalil Rountree''' Born February 26, 1990, is an American [[mixed martial artist]] from [[Las Vegas]] who competes as a [[light heavyweight]], and contestant on Season 23 of the [[The Ultimate Fighter]]. |
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== Early life == |
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Rountree was born in [[Los Angeles]], the youngest of 4 siblings to mother, Taryn Moret. His father, Khalil Rountree, Sr. was tour manager for the [[R&B]] group, [[Boyz II Men]], and was murdered in an attempted robbery while on tour with the band in 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/tuf-ultimate-fighter-khalil-rountree-dad-death-on-tour-boyz-2-men-060116|title=TUF: Khalil Rountree tells story of dad's tragic death on tour with Boyz II Men|first=Andre|last=Vergara|publisher=}}</ref> After losing his father when he was two years old, Khalil’s mother moved Khalil and his siblings to Las Vegas where she worked hard to provide a life and opportunities for her family. Growing up Khalil wanted to be a musician and followed in his father's footsteps as tour manager for [[Impending Doom (American band)]]. |
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== Mixed martial arts == |
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At 20 years old and 300 pounds, Rountree started watching [[The Ultimate Fighter]] and saw his brother Donavon Frelow fight, so decided to take up martial arts. He was ready for “a six pack abs and hot girlfriend.”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/12/5/7339503/rfa-khalil-rountree-wants-to-prove-anderson-silva-right|title=RFA’s Khalil Rountree wants to prove Anderson Silva right|first=Guilherme|last=Cruz|date=5 December 2014|publisher=}}</ref> What started as a weight-loss plan eventually unveiled his talent and skill, which turned the head of veteran [[Anderson Silva]], who took Rountree under his wing to train at [[Black House (MMA)]] in [[Los Angeles]]. There, he demonstrated his brutal force with his striking, and developed his [[muay thai]] skill set. |
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===Amateur career=== |
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Rountree made his MMA debut in March 2011 with [[Tuff-N-Uff]] against Travis Jelmyer resulting with a [[TKO]] 21 seconds into the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/videos/Khalil_Rountree_vs_Travis_Jelmyer/10094221|title=Khalil Rountree vs Travis Jelmyer MMA Video|publisher=}}</ref> |
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He went on to face Niels Berlemann 3 months later on June 4 in [[King of the Cage]] - Future Legends 2, where Rountree got his first [[knockout]] in 16 seconds in the first round. |
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On January 20, 2012, he won his third fight in a row in less than a minute in the first round, as he took on Giovani Zavala and won by [[TKO]] at [[Resurrection Fighting Alliance|RFA]] Beauties and Beasts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tnqkSU73Kg|title=Khahil Rountree vs Geo Zavala|first=|last=Tuff-N-Uff|date=8 February 2012|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref> |
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Rountree faced Prentice Williams on October 11, 2012 in [[Tuff-N-Uff]]'s Knock Out Cancer 2 event. The fight went the full distance 3 rounds, and he won by decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjXNAdcZj9Q|title=Khalil Rountree vs Prentice Williams|first=|last=Tuff-N-Uff|date=18 October 2012|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref> |
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Rountree scored his first submission against Lee Cordova at the [[Tuff-N-Uff]] Festibrawl 6 on May 26, 2013 49 seconds into the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krtCyE-ISaU|title=Khalil Rountree vs Lee Cordova|first=|last=Tuff-N-Uff|date=28 May 2013|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref> |
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His last amateur fight was a win by [[knockout]] in the first round against Dylan Jahrling on July 5, 2014 at the [[Tuff-N-Uff]] Future Stars of MMA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/videos/Khalil_Roundtree_vs_Dylan_Jahrling/10093990|title=Khalil Roundtree vs Dylan Jahrling MMA Video|publisher=}}</ref> |
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===Professional career=== |
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On June 6, 2014, Rountree made his professional debut with [[Resurrection Fighting Alliance | Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA)]] 15 and took on Livingston Lukow, which he won by decision after 3 rounds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/140392-rfa-15-khalil-the-war-horse-rountree-vs-livingston-animal-lukow|title=Livingston Lukow vs. Khalil Rountree, RFA 15 - MMA Bout Page - Tapology|publisher=}}</ref> |
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In [[Resurrection Fighting Alliance|RFA]] 21, he had a [knockout] in the first round against Blake Troop.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/videos/Blake_Troop_vs_Khalil_Rountree_RFA_21/10087149|title=Blake Troop vs. Khalil Rountree - RFA 21 MMA Video|publisher=}}</ref> |
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Rountree faced Cameron Olson on April 10, 2015 at [[Resurrection Fighting Alliance|RFA]] 25, which he won by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/videos/Khalil_Roundtree_vs_Cameron_Olsen_RFA_25_Part_2/10100329|title=Khalil Roundtree vs Cameron Olsen RFA 25 Part 2 MMA Video|publisher=}}</ref> |
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On December 11, 2015, Rountree had a first round body kick [[knockout]] against Justin Polendey in [[Resurrection Fighting Alliance|RFA]] 33.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/11/9933024/middleweight-prospect-khalil-rountree-scores-violent-ko-at-rfa-33|title=Middleweight prospect Khalil Rountree scores violent KO at RFA 33|first=MMA Fighting|last=Newswire|date=12 December 2015|publisher=}}</ref> |
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===''The Ultimate Fighter''=== |
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Rountree advanced his way into the 23rd season of [[The Ultimate Fighter]] by delivering a fierce [[knockout]] in the 2nd round to Muhammed Dereese.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/4/21/11478058/video-khalil-rountree-stops-dereese-with-soccer-kicks-to-the-body|title=Video: Khalil Rountree stops Dereese with soccer kicks to the body, earning his spot in TUF 23|first=MMA Fighting|last=Newswire|date=22 April 2016|publisher=}}</ref> He is currently on the red team being coached by [[List of UFC Champions|UFC Women's Strawweight Champion]], [[Joanna Jędrzejczyk]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2015/3/15/8217463/ufc-185-results-joanna-jedrzejczyk-carla-esparza-straweight-womens-title-mma|title=UFC 185 results: Joanna Jedrzejczyk sprawls, brawls and crushes Carla Esparza, wins Strawweight title|first=Thomas|last=Myers|date=15 March 2015|publisher=}}</ref> Rountree lost his first fight on the show by submission against friend and training partner, Cory Hendricks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/watch/the-ultimate-fighter/video/performance-replay-khalil-rountree-vs-cory-hendricks-042716|title=Performance replay: Khalil Rountree vs. Cory Hendricks|first=Fox|last=Sports|publisher=}}</ref> |
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Despite this loss, Rountree pulled off a memorable win against Cory in a doughtnut eating competition in episode 3, where the loser agreed to wear makeup and clothing applied by the ladies in the house.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/TUF-23-Recap-Episode-3-104461|title=‘TUF 23’ Recap: Episode 3|first=|last=Sherdog.com|publisher=}}</ref> |
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On episode 10, Cory pulled out of the competition due to an injury, at which point [[Dana White]] brought back Rountree as a replacement,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/defeated-tuf-23-contestant-gets-new-life-after-cory-hendricks-withdraws-due-to-injury|title=Defeated TUF 23 Contestant Gets New Life After Cory Hendricks Withdraws Due to Injury|date=23 June 2016|publisher=}}</ref> where he will fight for a spot in the TUF Finale which will be held on July 8, 2016 at the [[MGM Grand Garden Arena|MGM Grand]] during International Fight Week in [[Las Vegas]]. |
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== Other work == |
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Rountree appeared in the March/April 2016 edition international fight, of MMA Uncaged.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmauncagedmag.com/product/mma-uncaged-issue-35-digital-copy|title=MMA Uncaged Issue #35 Digital Copy - MMA Uncaged|publisher=}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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When he’s not fighting, he can be found pushing the limits with extreme sports, creating art and music, being silly and spending time with his faithful yellow Labrador, Bruce. |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of male mixed martial artists]] |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.khalilrountree.com/#intro Official Website] |
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*[http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Khalil-Rountree-77674 Professional MMA Record for Khalil Rountree from [[Sherdog]]] |
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*[https://www.instagram.com/khalilsfitclub/ Khalil's Fit Club] |
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[[Category:1990 births]] |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:American mixed martial artists]] |
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[[Category:Light heavyweight mixed martial artists]] |
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[[Category:Male boxers]] |
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[[Category:Middleweight mixed martial artists]] |
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