Media I sparred Khalil Rountree

[IveBeenHere4yrs]

I was in the amateur mma class in Thailand (Tiger Muay thai) and Khalil was assisting the coach, one of the Hickman brothers, after the technique and drills when it was time to spar, he put on his gear and said "you, you're sparring me"
I was maybe 165lbs and he was maybe 220. He went easy (this was the fight before Erik Anders).

What I didn't know until 2 weeks later was this couple were recording their daughter sparring (supposed to be) but my sparring with Khalil was so good they forgot to record their daughter (in the video they even said it). I got the video only because a girl in my class got sent it and she sent it to me.

I've never posted the video online and would never post but it was a great moment for me... the next day one of the coaches said "that was a good spar" and Khalil said I was good but I'll say this again, he could have ended it anytime he wanted. I was 44 years old!

 

[Spath]

That’s a good story and lucky you for having the video, too! Congrats

Btw what are you on if that’s you at 44 years of age? USADA would be after you, that’s for sure.

 

[ryun253]

Cool read, he's one of my favorites

 

[HHJ]

He's been in NY for a while,some of my friends know him,but I havent gotten to meet him yet myself.

 

[Travis Alexander]

look great for your age sherbro. Black don’t crack brotha.
Shoot me a pm if your ever in LA training let’s get some work in.



Edit* or any sherbros for that matter

 

[kingofthecans]

Hey man maybe he could smoke ya like ya say, but he gave ya props, so maybe you're better then ya realize. Take it for what it is. A compliment from a guy at the top of the game. That says a lot about you man. Don't ever doubt yourself.

 

[kneebartotheface]

Awesome op, that is cool.

Also good to see you are taking advantage of Thailand relaxed view of pharmaceuticals!!

 

[Young Calf Kick]

Nice humble brag to show off your physique.






… jk bro, looks good and seems like an awesome experience!

 

[usernamee]

What TS is trying to say is that he would've also likely demolished Anthony Smith

 

[HHJ]

What TS is trying to say is that he would've also likely demolished Anthony Smith

I just dont see any area in where Smith could contend with TS in terms of skill.

 

[Get To Da Choppa]

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I was in the amateur mma class in Thailand (Tiger Muay thai) and Khalil was assisting the coach, one of the Hickman brothers, after the technique and drills when it was time to spar, he put on his gear and said "you, you're sparring me"
I was maybe 165lbs and he was maybe 220. He went easy (this was the fight before Erik Anders).

What I didn't know until 2 weeks later was this couple were recording their daughter sparring (supposed to be) but my sparring with Khalil was so good they forgot to record their daughter (in the video they even said it). I got the video only because a girl in my class got sent it and she sent it to me.

I've never posted the video online and would never post but it was a great moment for me... the next day one of the coaches said "that was a good spar" and Khalil said I was good but I'll say this again, he could have ended it anytime he wanted. I was 44 years old!

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Very considerate of you to cut height before meeting Roundtree so he doesn't feel insecure posing next to a 6'6'' Sherdogger.

Also very humble of you to go easy on Khalil so he could still make that Anders fight.

TS is definitely Bangkok ready

 

[IveBeenHere4yrs]

That’s a good story and lucky you for having the video, too! Congrats

Btw what are you on if that’s you at 44 years of age? USADA would be after you, that’s for sure.

Firstly thank you

Haha I don't even take supplements nor do I do weights. Just push ups, pulls, dips and some calisthenics workouts. I've been training since I was 17, consistently, boxing, kickboxing, muay thai and discovered mma in 97. Lurking sherdog since 2000 or so.

That’s a good story and lucky you for having the video, too! Congrats

Btw what are you on if that’s you at 44 years of age? USADA would be after you, that’s for sure.

look great for your age sherbro. Black don’t crack brotha.
Shoot me a pm if your ever in LA training let’s get some work in.



Edit* or any sherbros for that matter

Awww I was in L.A, I've trained with coach Brian (Teach me Grappling on YouTube) in Valencia. If I go back to L.A, I'll give you a shout.

Hey man maybe he could smoke ya like ya say, but he gave ya props, so maybe you're better then ya realize. Take it for what it is. A compliment from a guy at the top of the game. That says a lot about you man. Don't ever doubt yourself.

Thank you.

Awesome op, that is cool.

Also good to see you are taking advantage of Thailand relaxed view of pharmaceuticals!!

Thanks! I don't take anything. Not even vitamins. I just train super hard.

What TS is trying to say is that he would've also likely demolished Anthony Smith

and if Khalil beats Pereira then can you guys be proud of a sherbro that's the real UFC champ?

I just dont see any area in where Smith could contend with TS in terms of skill.

Hahahah you guys are funny

 

[IveBeenHere4yrs]

Very considerate of you to cut height before meeting Roundtree so he doesn't feel insecure posing next to a 6'6'' Sherdogger.

Also very humble of you to go easy on Khalil so he could still make that Anders fight.

TS is definitely Bangkok ready

I was his sparring partner for today fight and y'all welcome! You guys are funny.

 

[World eater]

Thanks for sharing TS. Not bad at all.

 

[Ballsaque]

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I was in the amateur mma class in Thailand (Tiger Muay thai) and Khalil was assisting the coach, one of the Hickman brothers, after the technique and drills when it was time to spar, he put on his gear and said "you, you're sparring me"
I was maybe 165lbs and he was maybe 220. He went easy (this was the fight before Erik Anders).

What I didn't know until 2 weeks later was this couple were recording their daughter sparring (supposed to be) but my sparring with Khalil was so good they forgot to record their daughter (in the video they even said it). I got the video only because a girl in my class got sent it and she sent it to me.

I've never posted the video online and would never post but it was a great moment for me... the next day one of the coaches said "that was a good spar" and Khalil said I was good but I'll say this again, he could have ended it anytime he wanted. I was 44 years old!

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Motherfugga how do you have a physique like that at 44 years old?

Also uploads the video man. How did his kicks feel, how hard did he go?

 

[MyNameisMyName]

Give more details bro.
Awesome story

 

[JohnCena27]

I would be scared to spar him lol, not because he is a dork or anything but because of the power he has, I think even his lighter shots are not fun to take

Btw, I thought that you were Sterling on that pic

 

[rear naked ankle pick]

TS is juiced to the gills

 

[Odoylerules4lyf]

TS looking a little soft by sherdog standards but not bad overall.

Kudos on the shoutout dude

 

[RonDante]

Does he seem like he’s hiding something dark? ive always felt like there’s just an abyss inside him, something lurking in the shadows. Even his interview with jouban and the crew, just off