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Jiri Prochazka expressed gratitude to Khalil Rountree after their intense UFC fight, which Prochazka won by knockout in the third round. Despite feeling he didn't perform at his best, Prochazka highlighted the importance of hard work and strategic fighting, aiming for a title shot and hoping to avenge his losses to Alex Pereira.
Khalil Rountree revealed that the UFC abandoned its new glove design mainly because the leather logos kept peeling off, creating safety concerns and a less professional appearance, rather than issues with performance or knockouts.
Khalil Rountree responded dismissively to fans and UFC champion Magomed Ankalaev who criticized his performance at UFC Baku, where Rountree won a unanimous decision over Jamahal Hill. Despite some fans leaving early and Ankalaev's comments about the fight being boring, Rountree focused on his victory and expressed openness to fighting for the title again, leaving his future matchmaking to the UFC.
Khalil Rountree has withdrawn from his UFC 303 co-main event against Jamahal Hill due to a failed drug test for DHEA. Carlos Ulberg will step in to face Hill at the event. Ulberg is on a six-fight winning streak, while Hill is looking to bounce back from a recent title loss. The UFC has yet to officially announce the change.
Khalil Rountree has accepted a 2-month sanction for violating the UFC Anti-Doping Policy after self-reporting the mistaken use of a dietary supplement containing DHEA. The CSAD reduced the sanction due to Rountree's prompt and truthful cooperation, with the ineligibility period starting on May 4, 2024. The Nevada Athletic Commission will separately determine any additional sanctions.
UFC light heavyweight Khalil Rountree called out Alex Pereira after his win over Anthony Smith, stating that the matchup would be exciting and make sense. Rountree believes he needs to be in the top 10 rankings to be worthy of fighting for a title. While Rountree tries to ignore critics and toxic opinions, he acknowledges that there will always be people who doubt him. He focuses on the support he receives and continues to do what he loves for himself and his loved ones.
Khalil Rountree emerges as the biggest winner at UFC Vegas 83 with a knockout victory over Anthony Smith, earning his fifth straight win and a $50,000 post-fight bonus. Tim Elliott also impresses with a first-round submission win, while Song Yadong dominates Chris Gutierrez for a unanimous decision victory. Anthony Smith suffers a devastating loss, putting him at 1-3 in his last four fights and potentially out of the Top 10 rankings.
Song Yadong secures a dominant win over Chris Gutierrez in the bantamweight main event at UFC Vegas 83, while Khalil Rountree steals the show with a third-round finish of Anthony Smith in the co-main event. Rountree calls out light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, and MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Eric Jackman discuss the event, including Song's win, Rountree's title prospects, and other notable performances.
Khalil Rountree extends his winning streak to five consecutive fights in the light heavyweight division with a third-round TKO victory over Anthony Smith at UFC Fight Night 233. Social media reacts to Rountree's impressive performance, praising his heavy and fast hands, while some question Smith's strategy of engaging in a kickboxing match with Rountree. Rountree's power and restraint in not delivering more shots after the knockout are also commended.
Khalil Rountree defeats Anthony Smith by third-round TKO at UFC Fight Night 233, extending his winning streak to five. Rountree calls for a title shot against Alex Pereira, expressing his desire to become a champion in his hometown of Las Vegas. Smith, who stepped in as a replacement on short notice, falls to 1-3 in his last four fights.
UFC Vegas 83, originally scheduled to take place in China, will now be held in Las Vegas. The main event features bantamweights Song Yadong and Chris Gutierrez, with Song looking to move up the rankings. Anthony Smith takes on Khalil Rountree in a light heavyweight bout, Nasrat Haqparast faces Jamie Mullarkey in a lightweight matchup, Tim Elliott steps in on short notice to fight Sumudaerji in a flyweight clash, and Jun Yong Park goes for his fifth-straight win against Andre Muniz in the middleweight division. The preliminary card begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.