UFC followers had combined reactions to mild heavyweight challenger Khalil Rountree Jr.’s latest name for a rematch with Jiri Prochaska.
Former UFC mild heavyweight champion Jiri Prochaska made a powerful case for one more title shot with a brutal KO of Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 320 in October. It was a back-and-forth battle at some stage in the match, however Prochaska fought again within the remaining levels and despatched Rountree to the ground with one hook, successful her second straight match.
Prochaska’s efficiency not solely earned her a post-fight bonus from UFC management, but additionally earned her the UFC Honors Award for “Comeback of the 12 months” in 2025. Regardless of successful the award, Prochaska disputes that her win was a “comeback”, claiming that her efficiency was virtually dominant from begin to end.
Within the feedback referenced above, Prochaska requested him to “step up” for his subsequent Octagon look. With Alex Pereira persevering with to be absent, one of many potentialities for Prochaska’s subsequent opponent is in opposition to Carlos Ulberg, who’s attracting a variety of consideration.
However Prochaska lately glided by the shocking title Rountree on social media.
Khalil Rountree Jr. reacts to Jiri Prochaska’s latest ‘comeback’ UFC award controversy
In latest posts InstagramRountree appeared to reply to Prochaska’s feedback.
“Rematch? #LetsGoForThat,” Rountree mentioned.
Struggle followers weren’t totally enthused by Rountree’s name for a rematch after UFC 320.
One fan wrote: “You caught a chilly.” ×.
“All we are able to do is blame Rakic,” mentioned one other.
“Pereira destroyed me so I deserve a rematch.”
“Khalil Rountree must work on his cardio with Merab (lol)”
“No, he tried and failed twice.”
“Didn’t he get knocked out like a number of months in the past?!?!?!?”
“That is what I am right here for! Two nice warriors.”
“In case you actually had the stamina and did not give up, you would be preventing for the belt by now.”
“Seeing Lopez rematch Volk, why not make Gili vs. Rountree 2?”
“Properly, I like Khalil, however he has to combat a man getting back from that loss.”
