Khalil Rountree Jr. Wife Mia Kang- Age, Profession, MMA Career, and More About the UFC Star’s Partner

After years of hard work, UFC star Khalil Rountree Jr. might be on his way to achieving what he deserves. The 33-year-old has been in the UFC for over eight years. With some impressive performances in the recent past, he now aims to conquer the light heavyweight division at UFC 307 this weekend as he has a tough hill to climb against Alex Pereira.

In this journey, Rountree has been supported strongly by his fans and his family. He has never been shy about introducing his close ones on social media, especially his partner Mia Kang, who has been his pillar of support for a long time. Let us know more about the better half of this rising UFC star.

Who is Khalil Rountree Jr.’s wife Mia Kang?

Renowned fashion model Mia Kang, hailing from a British-Swiss background, has captured hearts not only with her striking beauty but also with her inspiring journey. Earlier reports claimed that she had been in a relationship with Khalil Rountree Jr. She has her residence in New York City, where she has ventured into television hosting.

Growing up in Hong Kong, Mia faced childhood adversity, grappling with bullying due to her weight. Undeterred, she courageously shed half her weight by the age of 13. This caught the eye of modeling scouts and kick-started her career. Further, Mia traversed Asia and Europe during her high school and college years, even obtaining a master’s degree in finance and financial law in England.

Her remarkable journey reached new heights when she clinched the coveted title of the 2016 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model search. Very frequently, fans get to see the two together on social media. Meanwhile, their relationship soon took a turn for the better when the couple decided to finally tie the knot.

When did Khalil Rountree Jr. and Mia Kang get married?

Thailand never fails to captivate tourists who come to visit the nation every year. It’s been a holiday and even a wedding destination and that is where Khalil Rountree and his now-wife, Mia Kang, decided to get married. On New Year’s Day this year, the UFC light heavyweight star and his supermodel partner got married in Phuket.

The couple shared a few snaps from their wedding on their socials and it sure seemed like the most auspicious day in their lives. But why did the couple choose Thailand as their wedding destination? Well, besides the fact that Khalil Rountree Jr. has trained in Phuket, Mia Kang did most of her growing up in that city. Moreover, she also has some level of pedigree in Muay Thai.

What does Mia Kang do? Is she an MMA fighter? Profession and more

Amidst her triumphs in modeling, Mia Kang grappled with some personal problems. The modeling industry’s demands took a toll on her well-being. Allegedly, she was struggling with eating disorders to conform to its standards of thinness. However, she went on a transformative journey when she started practicing Muay Thai. Through rigorous training and engaging in fights, the MMA star’s partner was able to improve her nutrition and overall health.

As of now, Mia has evolved into an advocate for women’s body confidence. Balancing her advocacy with a continued presence in modeling, Mia also takes the helm as the host of ‘Spy Games,’ an American reality competition television series. Now, after learning about her life journey, are you inspired by her story?

Before you answer that, do let us know your thoughts in the comments regarding your prediction about Khalil Rountree Jr.’s fate against Alex Pereira at UFC 307. Do you think he will dethrone ‘Poatan’?