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UFC Fighter Khalil Rountree Jr. Reveals His Secret Talent as Hardcore Vocalist
Khalil Rountree Jr., the UFC light heavyweight contender, has sent fans into a frenzy after an old social media post revealed his hidden talent as a hardcore vocalist. As Rountree Jr. prepares to challenge Alex Pereira for the 205-pound title at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City, Utah, fans are buzzing about his musical skills.
An old Instagram video shows Rountree Jr. passionately belting out a hardcore song in front of a hyped-up crowd. Fans quickly flocked to the comments section to express their thoughts on Rountree Jr.’s performance, with one fan even predicting a win for him against Pereira based on his musical taste.
In a 2021 interview, Rountree Jr. opened up about his love for hardcore music and how it allows him to connect with subcultures that defy what’s considered normal. He described the feeling of being accepted by the crowd at hardcore shows, saying, “We’d leave hardcore shows with our bodies aching, ears ringing, but so happy. A different type of happy, like an emotional release that I couldn’t find anywhere else.”
Rountree Jr. also recalled an impromptu performance for Terror, a hardcore band, when he visited his hometown after being away for years. He said, “I’ve seen Terror many times but never had the courage to take the mic from Vogel. But this time was different. I was back in my hometown after being away for a handful of years. I hadn’t been to a show in ages, and it was Terror. I mean, that’s it.”
Rountree Jr.’s love for hardcore music has clearly resonated with fans, who are now eagerly anticipating his upcoming title fight. Will his musical skills give him an edge in the ring? Only time will tell.
