Khalil Rountree Reflects on his Journey to Becoming an Octagon Contender | UFC Connected
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Күн бұрынFrom UFC Connected, light heavyweight Khalil Rountree shares his remarkable story from overweight and outcast to Octagon contender and role model. Rountree will face Dustin Jacoby next to open the main card of UFC Vegas 63 on Saturday.
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@colgrey438 2 жыл бұрын
Young men are lost without a father. Nice to see that he found strength and purpose through martial arts.
@spongybone4071 6 ай бұрын
I'm godless and I'm not lost
@cattalkbmx 2 жыл бұрын
His body kicks are terrifying. Some of the hardest hitting shots I've ever heard.
@joebenson528 2 жыл бұрын
His kicks in general. Those tree truck legs generate scary power.
@thomassquires1205 2 жыл бұрын
Khalil really has changed a lot of lives especially the life of the guy whos knee he stomped out 💀
@ThePopchamp 2 жыл бұрын
🤣 Dude's a menace
@FunkyFlunky2332 2 жыл бұрын
Forgot to protect himself at all times
@omarikissi5708 2 жыл бұрын
“Say goodbye to your kneecaps chucklehead”
@MagisterRao 2 жыл бұрын
Now the guy he put on a wheelchair will have to overcome adversity
@warrcamil952 2 жыл бұрын
man this move is nasty ! specially done by a guy like Khalil... fuck me i rather be head kicked than getting my kneecaps blown up by that move !
@Frisket 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely feel like Khalil's moment is still coming. Real potential. Love his Muay Thai style too!
@timfilipiuk9612 2 жыл бұрын
I geeked out when he came out with the classic Thai stance against anders
@Recise 2 жыл бұрын
@@timfilipiuk9612 That is the first fight of his I ever saw and I felt the same way. I was pretty new to watching MMA and that shit was awesome! I don't recall seeing that kind of style from him since that fight, but maybe I am misremembering. He is an awesome athlete and I hope he can put together a win streak so we can see more of him.
@timfilipiuk9612 2 жыл бұрын
@@Recise it might’ve been an adjustment based on the matchup, given that Anders tends to load up his big overhands by leaning heavy on the front foot. Jacoby is his toughest test to date
@voidstar1512 Жыл бұрын
Hes getting old its not happening
@MISTERPERFECT3806 Жыл бұрын
His Muay Thai is beautiful.
@tonij9089 5 ай бұрын
Man Khalil talks like a real man. He carries himself well. Im really impressed w how pure he is. No gangsta mentality or talk. I could back him for champ if he ever makes it.
@TheRausing1 2 жыл бұрын
The way he attacks harder and harder the weaker his opponent becomes… scary fighter man. And what an awesome dude.
@adonis1934 Жыл бұрын
It's that stored fat from being 300lbs being utilized for energy. Literally a beast
@jamesn7305 2 жыл бұрын
You are your own legacy. As a father I would be proud of the effort and courage, the success is a bonus
@cj6884 2 жыл бұрын
This really is an admirable story of success, when you consider where he was as a teenager, and how he progressed so quickly in the sport. And if you consider these factors (determination, grit, perseverance, hard as nails performances, etc.), I feel that this guy has the potential to be in the top 5 of the LHW division. and maybe even challenge for the belt some day.
@adeosinowo3197 2 жыл бұрын
Not until he learns to grapple/wrestle!
@Bvstian 2 жыл бұрын
@@adeosinowo3197 right! He only really likes to fight Muay Thai style which I like but I wanna see him as champ
@RogelioNava-t6r Жыл бұрын
@@Bvstianyeah if he would just get a least a good ground game then he wouldn’t have to worry about the td. I noticed that many don’t fight in muy thi style cause it just invites for take downs. The only other fight I can name with a muy thai stance is charles oliveira. He gets away with become his incredible ground game nobody wants to take him down.
@sagars6238 6 ай бұрын
He is challenging now
@dillonJwilson 5 ай бұрын
@@adeosinowo3197eating those words right…
@MMAJesus420 2 жыл бұрын
Dude is one of my favorites. Real chill guy. So happy to take a picture.
@plzineedtogowayrn6353 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who suffers a lot from depression Khalil story really touches me. Thank you for inspiring us young fighters
@spectre4627 5 ай бұрын
Bro just lost to Pereira, as a Pereira fan I have the utmost respect to this man right here. Completely changed his life and became one of the best inspirational story in the UFC.
@josephoivey9878 2 жыл бұрын
A true inspiration to anyone growing up feeling like it's not enough, much respect to Khalil. Keep it going ✊
@arunsai3358 2 жыл бұрын
5:39 Rampage tearing that door off caused Khalil to fall in love with sport even more 😂😂😂
@5crb30 2 жыл бұрын
Shout out to RAMPAGE ....
@tristan583 6 ай бұрын
As a CHICAGO dude , i am truly ashamed of what the city did here to his dad, l hope KHALIL become a champion in UFC 307
@flintldan 6 ай бұрын
his dad was not a good dude.
@tristan583 5 ай бұрын
@@flintldan enough can be said about every human being including you and l
@SicTyrannis559 2 жыл бұрын
I love Khalils unique choice of attacks, such as kicking an opponent in the ribs while he is in turtle guard. To be honest I have no idea why more fighters don't do it. It gives him the advantage of remaining on his feet, opposed to trying to secure the back, which can sometimes be trouble when someone is in turtle guard.
@williamjordan9237 2 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about your opinion on rib kicks to the opponents turtle guard. Your absolutely right. It brings back Pride FC energy to the octagon.
@kjax0630 2 жыл бұрын
Most guys are scared to use the soccer kick cus one slight movement by the opponent and you kick a guy in the head and the fight is gonna be done.
@squadabingo7290 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I don’t know why more people don’t regurgitate the same comment more often too. Real original. You know exactly what I’m saying too
@rico14 2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s cause a lot of guys have habits from wrestling/bjj, and forget you can actually strike from that position.
@SicTyrannis559 2 жыл бұрын
@@squadabingo7290 I mean I know what you're saying, but I have no idea wtf you are talking about 😆
@knw-seeker6836 2 жыл бұрын
That's a really inspiring story i wish him and his family all the best
@Imhim247 2 жыл бұрын
Khalil is awesome. Love them body kicks on the ground
@RansomedSoulPsalm49-15 2 жыл бұрын
khalil has such an exciting style. stoked to see more of his work. Also I had no idea that he listened to metal and was a musician. very cool
@mrssolution5005 4 ай бұрын
he is my favorite ufc fighter now thank you khalil ❤
@abraamabbs2929 2 жыл бұрын
Khalil!!! Your father is proud of you! He watches you and smiles proudly seeing the man his boy has become. Everyone who knows your story would be proud of you. You are a beautiful human being. Much love and continued success. Let's Go!
@Mcfc2Rich 2 жыл бұрын
Send him that Instagram, he's not gonna be here.
@RCGshakenbake 2 жыл бұрын
His speech at the beginning gave me chills. The dude's words are as powerful as he is.
@shadyganley8877 2 жыл бұрын
Cringe
@OttertheAstronomer 2 жыл бұрын
@@shadyganley8877 Grow up. Holy shit, you internet guys are annoying.
@drake4642 2 жыл бұрын
@@shadyganley8877 you sound insecure with yourself
@2TappinKey73 2 жыл бұрын
@@drake4642 he’s a weirdo replying to everyone’s comment. I honestly feel bad because Khalil would probably embrace this kid cause he’s obviously VERY sad
@carlizancho2 2 жыл бұрын
@@shadyganley8877 kissless virgin
@toddjohnson5176 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best fighters in world. It is a honor to hear him talk!🌝👍🏾👍🏾
@ChadCaruso 2 жыл бұрын
Khalil is a good dude. Can’t wait for his next fight
@K0TK0 Жыл бұрын
This guys Muay Thai is so crisp and technical. Really looking forward to the masterclass he’s about to put on Daukaus.
@Murrell84 2 жыл бұрын
True bad man inside the cage with a true heart out of it
@paydn202 2 жыл бұрын
i really wanna see khalil as a champion!!!!
@Ghost-gu1wf 5 ай бұрын
This explains alot on his calmness on his humbleness
@dailypes620 4 ай бұрын
TRUE inspiration he is.
@markfamilari3842 2 жыл бұрын
loved watching him on the ultimate fighter, I will always cheer for this dude!
@chiefkirby9982 2 жыл бұрын
I love this guy!!! I never knew his story. America loves a comeback story that is for sure.
@turbinator70707 2 жыл бұрын
I love Khalil, I always make sure to tune in to his fights. Such a beast.
@MrACS23 2 жыл бұрын
Very inspirational, thank you mr. Rountree 🙏🏾
@TheAlexfooooo 2 жыл бұрын
Not inspirational enough to spell his name correctly apparently
@loadsheddingzim 6 ай бұрын
This guy is a Baki character, what a guy, my new fav!!!
@goldennaps7070 6 ай бұрын
Love that show 🔥
@OneThomasBlack 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously one of the more underrated fighters on the roster. The man in my opinion is the scariest considering those soccer kicks to the body to grounded opponents my god.
@lopes77santos77 2 жыл бұрын
Love this guy very humble
@Chris-ih6jv 8 ай бұрын
The champ we need in the UFC lets go
@mickeastham2008 6 ай бұрын
Khalil superb story gone from sadness misery torment , to guts determination self belief and happiness....high 5's to a great human being .
@christopherrawls5462 2 жыл бұрын
Love from kid born and raised in Vegas, actually Khalil Rountree got me join a gym to train.
@lhchong7382 Жыл бұрын
Just made a grown man tear up. Khalil you're an inspiration
@MB-333k 6 ай бұрын
Had never heard of him before this... Now I'm a fan. What a genuine dude.
@asaruptah2974 5 ай бұрын
Khalil Rountree Phenomenal UFC Fighter of this Era....👊
@michaelrhodes6730 5 ай бұрын
I didn't know anything about him till today. Now I'm a huge fan of his story and will route for him whenever he fights.
@lemarkelly38 2 жыл бұрын
This guy Fights with a certain ferociousness!
@amanbendel6270 2 жыл бұрын
I feel you homie. Nothing but respect
@jessesantra 2 жыл бұрын
He's a good guy & a real man.
@bmorrison0070 2 жыл бұрын
Hope he reaches all his dreams. God bless.
@hfj957 2 жыл бұрын
I pray anyone who’s going through shit or thinking their life is shit understands you truly have the power to change your life! It won’t happen over night and maybe the heights won’t be as high as in other lives but with hardwork and unrelenting attitude you can truly change things for yourself
@tnuggyz 2 жыл бұрын
Khalil is a beast. Some of the best Muay Thai striking in the UFC
@Miklo_TheTrill 5 ай бұрын
Good luck champ definitely cool they shared his story makes you respect him just 100 times more man.
@ЛюсяГавриленко 6 ай бұрын
Ufc made rly good job to produce such a character. Khalil is real. Ppl should know about this fighter
@christianvasquez1118 2 жыл бұрын
I heard Khalil's death metal band not too long ago from an old friend of his. Crazy to hear from some of the locals out in Vegas say how happy they are of him and wish him the best! We all do!
@paydn202 2 жыл бұрын
you KOd gokan sahki with one punch man that is legendary right there
@wyattelwood1533 2 жыл бұрын
Wow never heard of this guy before but I’m definitely a fan now. What an emotional story. I hope he finds even more success in the future. We need more guys like him in the UFC.
@JangActual 2 жыл бұрын
Did you recently get in MMA? Not trying to be feticious, Khalil has been around for awhile now since his tenure on the ultimate fighter 5 or so years ago
@wyattelwood1533 2 жыл бұрын
@@JangActual I was a casual fan for a while just watching all the big fights but I’m definitely starting to become more of a hardcore fan now, watching every event and most of the fights. So yeah I’ve gotten really into it over the past year or so.
@JangActual 2 жыл бұрын
@@wyattelwood1533 good on ya man! It’s always good to have more fans
@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu 2 жыл бұрын
Only fighter in UFC who regularly ultilizes soccer kicks to grounded opponents. Only guy that seems to remember that they're legal so long as they aren't to the head.
@EAdams-BXR 2 жыл бұрын
He has a new fan.. this guy.
@amalsvijay6684 5 ай бұрын
As they say Life always gives to those who works hard and beats the odds. Now here is he fighting Alex , wow what a story line. Cant wait to see him get the belt and give a goddamn speech about his run.
@InTheCircl 2 жыл бұрын
Khalil became one of my most favourite fighters, I only saw one promo video of him talking and fighting and that did it
@ampersandmcvinegar5681 Жыл бұрын
What a man! ✊
@kushkurdishaustralia4302 2 жыл бұрын
Keep going brother 🙏 God is with you ,just don't forget who u was and who u gonna be ,and never give up .all the best
@raincitychamps 2 жыл бұрын
Inspiring! Thank you Khalil!
@Brevuheh Жыл бұрын
I watched this when it first got released. Didn’t even realize I been watching the same dude power through light hw with probably one of my most favorite styles. Much respect and congrats on that smith win. TOP TEN. 🔝🤑🤑🐄
@Scamp2x 2 жыл бұрын
Never heard of him but I remember his pops shouts to dude for changing his life
@dutch4298 5 ай бұрын
He’s a living legend
@gageabdul 2 жыл бұрын
Got me teary eyed at work n shit 😁
@nathanmurphy9906 2 жыл бұрын
I love this guy. So positive and so bright but an absolute fucking animal in the cage win or lose, what a bloke.
@badtrip1984 7 ай бұрын
so much respect for this guy and stylistically speaking he's one of my favourites Sagat streetfighter it's you brother....cit
@owenburge4007 2 жыл бұрын
I may have been late to Kahlil Rountree's rise, but watching him vs Erik Anders secured me as a huge fan of his fight style, then hearing him on Rogan sealed the deal as a fan of his character. Such a down to earth, humble, dedicated, and interesting dude.
@lamarcosrayford6588 2 жыл бұрын
Very well done UFC! Great documentary and it makes me like Khalil even more. I hope he can one day compete for the LHW strap.
@ItsIceyyy 2 жыл бұрын
Such a scary fighter with some vicious kicks, he's a real threat in that division! It was interesting to learn about his background, i've been a fan since his post fight interviews he speaks well and shows you really shouldn't judge a book by it's cover
@Bvstian 2 жыл бұрын
Really went from seeing the ultimate fighter to being in the ultimate fighter
@morganmacalpin348 6 ай бұрын
Oh my K Yeah just finished watching, I've watched your fights and U R 1 of my favorite fighters, I can't remember a decision. U bring it always Much love Brother
@TOST505 Жыл бұрын
He's a real one for the Molotov solution shirt 👕🔥
@jamesfreeman6946 Жыл бұрын
I was not expecting this dude to be such a sweetheart after seeing a couple of his fights
@stephenzmuda6478 2 жыл бұрын
Gives me goosebumps 🙌🙌
@johnangel4691 Жыл бұрын
A superstar in the making!!!
@tonymoran9794 6 сағат бұрын
Wow, now I have to say, may the best man, on their best night, win.
@TheWillToFight 2 жыл бұрын
Respect man much love
@issabreeze6922 6 ай бұрын
My new favorite fighter!!!
@ulysses9745 Жыл бұрын
This video made me break down man. i got tears in my eyes watching this
@robertpolak9532 4 ай бұрын
I love this guy
@Carsandkettlebells 2 жыл бұрын
Love this dude from the jump
@jamesblair8275 2 жыл бұрын
What a great story, awesome dude and beast of a fighter!
@shadyganley8877 2 жыл бұрын
*Breast
@fadbad09 2 жыл бұрын
Great man
@jasonschmidt1460 2 жыл бұрын
Love The Story.
@Ambone84 2 жыл бұрын
We lived on the same street back in LV. We boxed back in the mid 90's when we were little kids. He was like 6 or 7 , I was like 12... he made my nose bleed. Haha. Good ole memories.
@TuntunGamer 2 жыл бұрын
One of the scariest dudes to stand across the octagon from, at any weight class.
@HippieDippieBS 5 ай бұрын
May be my favorite fighter after ln
@aimeenichole33 2 жыл бұрын
His fight against Eryk Anders was my absolute favourite of his! He put on a clinic.
@xTheRockStar21x Жыл бұрын
Can you imagine someone trying to bully him in a high school reunion... lord be with them
@jamilschoolfield 10 ай бұрын
Beautiful story
@2TappinKey73 2 жыл бұрын
We need him in the game‼️‼️‼️
@shadyganley8877 2 жыл бұрын
Who's we?
@cliveramsbotty6077 2 жыл бұрын
'we' is him and that div from the press conference who wanted etihad arena put in the computer game
@johnvelasco3299 5 ай бұрын
Man Chicago ain't never going to change
@teddyjackson1902 Жыл бұрын
Love this dude.
@cashiebeats 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a new fan of Khalil. Didn't realize how much I had in common with him.
@shadyganley8877 2 жыл бұрын
So you cry after every fourth word you say also? 😂
@cashiebeats 2 жыл бұрын
@@shadyganley8877 I'm referring to his connection with Music but go on..
@cliveramsbotty6077 2 жыл бұрын
lol i have all the bad points in common with him
@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu 2 жыл бұрын
Wanna see this guy become a contender Whatever he needs to do that somebody give it to him. The right camp or whatever. We need champions like him Especially with Glover and Charles being dethroned. Guys that are actual great ambassadors for the sport But apparently we can't have them That needs to end
@pokemonovice9758 2 жыл бұрын
Charles is an utter brick with a "p". No one wants him as champion. Islam is an amazing person and a true honorable sportsman
@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu 2 жыл бұрын
@@pokemonovice9758 Who talks mad trash but okay Name a single instance of Charles being a "prick"
@pokemonovice9758 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu When did he talk trsh???? It was Charles who said he was gonna knock Islam in the first round lol. Charles talks lots of trsh, and his passive-aggressive energy is lame as heck, while at least Islam is a real dude. Islam is not Khabib, Khabib is a reall dchbg and a trsh talker
@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu 2 жыл бұрын
@@pokemonovice9758 Pretty sure any instance of Charles talking trash, not that it's okay, was in response to Islam saying stuff like "He's a quitter" and "I'm ashamed the champion has 8 losses" or whatever he said to spur any type of response from Charles. It was probably the combination of Islam's and Khabib's talk that got to Charles. Charles ain't ever disrespectful. Not from what I've seen. Peep the disrespect to Green. In his face smiling saying "2 rounds maximum". Just downplaying him as an opponent.
@googlegmail9888 2 жыл бұрын
@@pokemonovice9758 I’m glad you noticed khabib being fake
@youssefmohammed4670 7 ай бұрын
Great dude wish you All the Best
@simonoyeegoke8019 10 ай бұрын
My favourite thing about Khalil; he fights like his opponents owe him money
@michaelsomer6829 2 жыл бұрын
2 different people. amazing
@TPWM 6 ай бұрын
*NSYNC is awesome Khalil. Don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise.
@Subfightr 2 жыл бұрын
I love this. More of this please!
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