Khalil Rountree Jr. Releases Statement Following UFC 307 Loss to Alex Pereira
By FCF Staff
Following his memorable stoppage loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 307, Khalil Rountree Jr. has released a statement, in which he’s proclaimed he knows “what I am capable of.”
Rountree Jr. faced the light-heavyweight champion in the headliner, and early on, he tested the feared striker. But, as the fight moved into the middle frames, Pereira bruised and bloodied Rountree Jr. before finishing the fight in round four with a vicious series of strikes.
Since then, the 34-year-old Rountree Jr. posted this statement via Instagram.
I didn’t win the title but I grew last night. @alexpoatanpereira thanks for helping me see that I’m ready to take on the world. You showed amazing skill, you brought out a version of me that I needed to experience. You’re the champ for a reason, much respect. But I now know what I am capable of. #saltlakecity you guys were amazing and gave me such a memorable experience. I appreciate all of the positive messages from everyone around the world. @danawhite @espn @espnmma and the entire @ufc staff, thanks for giving me a home, a place to have purpose and providing me with challenges to overcome. Big thanks to my wife @miakang, my family (Donny, Dave, P, all of my uncles and aunts, The Pavlica’s, the Ramseys, Everyone) for your unconditional support. Brazil you guys have a strong champion, be proud. I will take time to heal from this, I’ll be back even better, it’s inevitable. I’m grateful. Never give up on yourself, always fight hard, uplift your communities and find ways to make the most out of life. @deltacenter thanks for hosting us. #ufc307 was a night to remember.
Rountree Jr. (13-6) had won five straight prior to his fight with Pereira. UFC 307 took place in Salt Lake City, Utah.