Top-10 fighters will clash as Jamahal Hill takes on Khalil Rountree Jr. in a light heavyweight battle at UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree held at the Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan on Saturday at 3 PM ET. Hill, ranked fourth, is eager to break a two-fight losing streak following a knockout loss to Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311.
Meanwhile, Rountree, ranked seventh, is coming off a knockout defeat against Alex Pereira for the UFC light heavyweight championship. Betting odds favor Hill slightly at -118, while Rountree is at -102 according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
In the co-main event, Ignacio Bahamondes holds a -142 favorite status against 11th-ranked Rafael Fiziev.
Hill vs. Rountree Overview
Despite his recent losses, Hill is determined to reclaim his standing in the light heavyweight division. He previously secured the UFC light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Glover Teixeira at UFC 283 but had to relinquish it because of an injury.
Hill’s career includes notable achievements such as being the first from Dana White’s Contender Series to attain undisputed UFC champion status.
Rountree enters the fight with a strong record, having won five out of his last six bouts, and is recognized for earning multiple Performance of the Night honors.
UFC Fight Night Predictions
One of Vithlani’s favorites in the undercard is Phil Ismael Naurdiev (+145) against Jun Yong Park (-166). Vithlani states that Naurdiev’s athleticism and grappling could give him an edge in this matchup, even though Park has proven formidable in tight contests. Expect a detailed analysis of all matchups and betting picks available at SportsLine.
Main Fight Card and Odds
- Jamahal Hill (-118) vs. Khalil Rountree (-102)
- Rafael Fiziev (+120) vs. Ignacio Bahamondes (-142)
- Curtis Blaydes (-245) vs. Rizvan Kuniev (+200)
- Tofiq Musayev (+142) vs. Mytybek Orolbai (-170)
- Nazim Sadykhov (-425) vs. Nikolas Motta (+330)
- Muhammad Naimov (-265) vs. Bogdan Grad (+215)
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