LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Khalil Rountree picked up another violent finish at UFC Vegas 78 last night. (Sat., Aug. 12, 2023) when he sparked Chris Daukaus in the first round, spoiling his Light Heavyweight debut from inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas (watch highlights). The violent knockout artist also picked up a $50,000 Performance of the Night Bonus.
After his fight, during his post-fight interview with the media, Rountree was asked about his beef with current Middleweight title challenger Sean Strickland, but it seems like Rountree has forgotten who his former teammate is.
“I don’t even know who that is, dude,” Rountree said. “Guys keep asking me about this name, I don’t even know this person.”
Khalil Rountree doesn’t know who Sean Strickland is pic.twitter.com/PmjkfBY7TS
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) August 13, 2023
Last year, Strickland brought his beef with Rountree public when he mocked Rountree’s emotional post-fight interview (catch up here). Out of nowhere, Strickland brought up the Light Heavyweight knockout artist last month, calling him ‘special needs.’
Someone brought up my Roundtree interaction. I use to think he was just a male feminist who was in a cult ao naturally I made fun of him because it was the right thing to do…
In hindsight I think he might be special needs and is a victim. Maybe he needs help?#saveroundtree
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) July 23, 2023
Strickland continued his trolling by bashing Rountree on Joe Rogan’s podcast, which made Rountree confront the controversial Middleweight.
Soo awkward day.. Roundtree came to the gym and confronted me lmao…
He said “You talk to much shit, stop”
And I said “no, everything I said is true”
Moral of the story is I’m an asshole and if you don’t like what I say then don’t give me good material. Be better…
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) July 11, 2023
Again, last night, Strickland took to his Instagram to troll Rountree after he got ignored, claiming Rountree is part of a cult named Choice Center, located in Las Vegas.
Sean Strickland has responded via his Instagram Stories pic.twitter.com/xxwjGLxAkn
— Jason Hagholm (@JHagholm1) August 13, 2023
Don’t you love meaningless mixed martial arts drama?
Rountree is now riding a four-fight win streak with three TKOs. He hopes to headline a Fight Night in his next outing against a ranked opponent.
For complete UFC Vegas 78 results, coverage, and highlights click HERE.