Former champion Jamahal Hill will face former title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Baku, Azerbaijan on Saturday.
Hill has a reputation for turning fights into slugfests, with four wins by knockout and seven of his 10 UFC fights ending in KO/TKO. Rountree, meanwhile, boasts seven knockouts in his UFC career.
The two fighters will be competing in their first title bout, having previously faced each other at UFC Fight Night on Dec. 9, 2023, where Rountree dominated Anthony Smith with a highlight-reel finish.
Hill has also shown impressive form, knocking out Thiago Santos and Johnny Walker in his previous fights, demonstrating his knockout power and cardio endurance.
Rountree’s impressive resume includes knockouts over Karl Roberson and Modestas Bukauskas, showcasing his skills as a formidable opponent. His victory over Smith marked a turning point in his career, cementing his status as a serious title contender.
In the co-main event, Rafael Fiziev faces Ignacio Bahamondes in a highly anticipated matchup. Both fighters have impressive finishes in their UFC careers, with Fiziev landing a stunning spinning wheel kick to defeat Brad Riddell on Dec. 4, 2021.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/45538345/ranking-knockouts-jamahal-hill-khalil-rountree-jr-mma-ufc