Khalil Rountree was in firm control before he was met with the Jiri Prochazka storm at UFC 320.
Rountree (14-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC) won the first two rounds of his light heavyweight matchup against Prochazka (32-5-1 MMA, 6-2 UFC) on Saturday’s main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, but was ultimately overwhelmed and knocked out in Round 3.
The former title challenger reacted to the loss in an Instagram post.
“Close.So Close.
I’m ok, I’m in good spirits. I’m grateful for every positive message and every comment expressing support for what I give to this sport.
To say I’ll back is an understatement. Never stop living! Never stop fighting the good fight! For yourself, for your families, for humanity till the end.
Losses hurt, not only me.
Coaches, Family, Friends & Supporters you guys are incredible!
@ufc nothing but appreciation for the platform and all of the staff that make it happen for us.
I’m here for a while, you will all see me in there again next year, and win lose or draw I’ll always fight until the last drop 🩸
This loss isn’t easy, it’ll take time to heal & learn from this but I promise you when i say that I’ll never be the same again. See you in 2026.”
Rountree put up a valiant effort in his Round 4 stoppage loss to Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title at UFC 307. He then rebounded with a win over former champion Jamahal Hill in June, before falling short against Prochazka.
