Khalil Rountree on loss to Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka, UFC journey, losing father | Daniel Cormier

In Episode 2 of The Daniel Cormier Show, DC's newest show where he talks to UFC and MMA fighters and athletes in the sports world, light heavyweight contender Khalil Rountree joins the show! DC talks to Khalil about his upbringing in Las Vegas, and what impact losing his father to murder had on his life. Rountree dives deep into the moment he decided to become an MMA fighter, and why shortly before then he contemplated his will to live. Khalil also details his fourth-round TKO loss to Alex Pereira and what exactly he was thinking the moment he let that victory and a title opportunity slip away. Plus, Cormier and Rountree dive into his time on The Ultimate Fighter, his weight loss journey, love for music as a child, and so much more! Timeline: 0:00 - Welcome to the show, Khalil Rountree! 2:00 - Growing up in Las Vegas 4:45 - Not playing football 6:45 - Developing a competitive drive 8:00 - Love for music 11:00 - Father killed 17:30 - Who his dad was 21:00 - Mom's undying support 27:00 - Khalil on GQ 31:00 - Wife Mia 32:30 - Having kids 34:00 - Contemplating life 40:30 - First time DC met Khalil 43:00 - TUF season 47:15 - Alex Pereira title fight loss 53:30 - Beating Jamahal Hill in Baku 55:30 - Bouncing back so quickly 57:20 - Jiri Prochazka fight UFC 320 01:01:15 - Jonathan Haggerty teaching Muay Thai All lines provided by ‪@hardrockbet‬ Follow me on all social media platforms! Website: https://www.danielcormierwrestling.com/ Instagram:   / @dc_mma   Twitter:   / dc_mma   SPONSORS: Total Wireless Website: https://www.totalwireless.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalwirele... Oakgrove Technologies: Website: https://www.oakgrovetech.com/ Instagram:   / oakgrovetechnologies   Nearfall Clothing: Website: https://www.nearfallclothing.com/ Instagram:   / nearfallclothing   Monster Energy: Website: https://www.monsterenergy.com/ Instagram:   / monsterenergy   #danielcormier #ufc #khalilrountree #alexpereira #poatan #chama #jiříprocházka #ufc320 #lasvegas #music #combatsports #fight #knockout #championship #lightheavyweight #magomedankalaev #jamahalhill #rap #hiphop #mma