US EditionUFC Fight Night Results: Khalil Rountree Jr. Bests Jamahal Hill in Baku, Remains Relevant in Title Picture
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, JUN 21 – Rountree secured a dominant unanimous decision with 50-45 scores from two judges, extending his UFC winning streak and strengthening light heavyweight title contention.
- Khalil Rountree Jr. secured a clear unanimous decision victory over Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC's first event in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 21, 2025.
- This fight was UFC's inaugural event in Azerbaijan and featured Hill coming off multiple knockout losses and title relinquishment due to injury.
- Rountree delivered a methodical performance by using effective leg kicks, clean striking, and securing multiple knockdowns across five rounds.
- Rountree expressed confidence in his skills while acknowledging his respect for his opponent, and emphasized his strong desire to become a champion.
- The win improves Rountree's light heavyweight title contention status, while champion Magomed Ankalaev downplayed the bout and plans to defend his title later this year.
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Khalil Rountree Jr. dominates Jamahal Hill at UFC Fight Night
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. earned a dominant unanimous decision against Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Azerbaijan, taking the cards 49-46, 50-45, 50-45.
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