Jamahal Hill Silences Doubters with Powerful Comeback Win at UFC Baku
So let’s talk about what just went down at UFC Fight Night in Baku — and all eyes were on the main event: Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. This fight wasn’t just another match-up; it was Hill’s chance at redemption, and man, did he seize it.
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This was the UFC’s debut in Baku, Azerbaijan, and the energy in Crystal Hall was insane. The entire card was stacked, but when Jamahal Hill stepped into the Octagon, everything else faded away. Coming off back-to-back knockout losses — first to Alex Pereira and then to Jiri Prochazka — Hill had a lot to prove. People were doubting whether he still had what it takes to hang with the top guys in the division. Let’s not forget, his last win was in January 2023 , when he beat Glover Teixeira to become the light heavyweight champion. That was over two years ago .
On the flip side, you had Khalil Rountree Jr. , a guy with serious power and five wins in his last six fights before this one. His last fight, though, was a tough loss to Pereira as well, and this bout was his first of 2025. So both fighters had something to prove.
From the opening bell, Hill looked sharper, more patient, and incredibly focused. The way he controlled the distance, managed the pace, and picked his shots — it was the Jamahal Hill of old, but maybe even better. Rountree tried to push forward with his typical aggression, but Hill kept slipping those big shots and countering with precision. His jab was snapping, his movement was slick, and you could see the confidence building as the fight progressed.
By the third round, it was clear Hill wasn’t just there to survive — he was there to make a statement. He started landing heavier combinations, mixing in body shots, and keeping Rountree off balance. You could hear the crowd reacting to every strike, every feint, every moment of control. Then came the finishing sequence: a clean right hand that clipped Rountree, followed by a flurry that forced the ref to step in. Just like that — Jamahal Hill is back .
This wasn’t just a win on paper. This was a mental and emotional comeback. After the setbacks, the doubters, the long recovery — Hill showed the heart of a former champ. He reminded us all why he was once sitting at the top of the light heavyweight mountain.
And now? The division just got interesting again. With this win, Hill puts himself right back in the title conversation. Whether it’s a rematch with Prochazka or a shot at the current champ, he’s coming with momentum, clarity, and something to prove.
Sweet Dreams is back — and the light heavyweight division better take notice.
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