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- The UFC is heading to Baku with a fight card highlighted by a light heavyweight clash between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr.
- Hill (12-3-0-1) earned his UFC contract after a TKO victory on Dana White's Contender Series in 2019.
- After suffering his first defeat against paul craig, Hill bounced back with three consecutive knockout wins, earning him a shot at the light heavyweight title against Glover Teixeira.
Get ready for teh UFC Baku main event! Jamahal Hill faces Khalil Rountree Jr. in a light heavyweight showdown.Our thorough coverage, updated June 18, 2025, delivers key insights into this highly anticipated fight, including Hill’s quest to rebound from recent setbacks and Rountree’s ambition to advance his standing. This article provides crucial details on both fighters’ histories, setting the stage for an electrifying battle. Check out the full fight card featuring Fiziev vs. Bahamondes and Blades vs.Kuniev. News Directory 3 is your go-to resource for all things UFC. We break down the matchups, analyze the stakes, and spotlight rising stars alongside veterans. Explore the preliminary card, get ready for predictions, and prepare for betting odds. Discover what’s next …
Hill vs. Rountree Jr. Headlines UFC Baku Fight Card
The UFC is heading to Baku with a fight card highlighted by a light heavyweight clash between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. The UFC Baku main event promises action as Hill seeks to regain momentum and Rountree aims to continue his ascent in the division.
Hill (12-3-0-1) earned his UFC contract after a TKO victory on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2019. He quickly made his mark in the UFC, notching a win over Darko Stosic in his debut.Even though an initial TKO win against Klidson Abreu was overturned due to a positive marijuana test, Hill continued to impress with a TKO victory over Ovince Saint Preux.
After suffering his first defeat against paul craig, Hill bounced back with three consecutive knockout wins, earning him a shot at the light heavyweight title against Glover Teixeira. Hill dominated that fight, securing a unanimous decision victory and the UFC light heavyweight crown at UFC 283 in January 2023.
However, misfortune struck when Hill suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, forcing him to relinquish the title. His return at UFC 300 against Alex Pereira ended in a first-round knockout loss. Hill then faced Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311, where he suffered a TKO defeat in the third round.
Rountree (13-6-0-1) entered the UFC in 2016 after a loss on The Ultimate Fighter.Following an initial struggle, Rountree built momentum with a 3-0-0-1 run, all wins coming by knockout.After a loss to Johnny Walker, Rountree alternated wins and losses before embarking on a five-fight winning streak, which was halted by a suspension for a failed drug test.
Rountree returned to face Alex Pereira at UFC 307,where he suffered a TKO loss in the fourth round. currently ranked No. 7 in the light heavyweight division, Rountree looks to climb the ranks with a victory over Hill.
The UFC Baku fight card also features Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes in the lightweight division,and Curtis Blades vs. rizvan Kuniev in a heavyweight bout. other notable fights include tofiq Musayev vs. Myktybek Orolbai, and Nazim Sadykhov vs.Nikolas Motta.
The preliminary card includes Seokhyeon Ko vs.Oban Elliott, Ismail Naurdiev vs. Park Jun-yong, and Melissa Mullins vs. Daria Zheleznyakova, among other exciting matchups.
What’s next
More details on betting odds, predictions, and complete fight night coverage of UFC Baku will be available as the event approaches.