LAS VEGAS – Don’t get things confused: Khalil Rountree definitely has his sights set on being a UFC champion.
Earlier this year, Rountree made headlines for being candid about his life outside the fight world and opened up about his past struggles with mental health. And while that topic is one the light heavyweight said he’ll never shy away from drawing attention to, he’s also keenly focused on what he needs to do to make it to the top of the sport.
“It’s definitely a goal that I think about,” Rountree said at Wednesday’s media day for UFC Fight Night 213. “While I’m here and while I’m still fighting, I’d love to continue to climb as high as possible – champion being the pinnacle. The only way to get there is to get into the rankings. I think it’s something that I aim for, something that I ask for, and a shot that I got.”
