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The UFC reverted to its old glove design after a brief period with new gloves, primarily due to issues with logo adhesion and safety concerns, not because of changes in fight outcomes like knockouts, as clarified by Khalil Rountree Jr. The change was driven by the gloves' logos peeling off during fights, which posed a hazard, leading to the return of the traditional gloves ahead of UFC 309.
Jiri Prochazka is set to return to the UFC Octagon at UFC 320 on October 4th to fight Khalil Rountree Jr., aiming for another title shot after his previous championship reign was cut short by injury and loss to Alex Pereira. The event also features Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen in the co-main event, with the winners likely vying for a title shot.
Khalil Rountree Jr tied the UFC light heavyweight record for knockdowns with 14 during his dominant win over Jamahal Hill at UFC Baku, marking a historic night and a bounce-back victory that puts him in the title picture, despite some criticism of the fight's entertainment value.
At UFC Baku, fans left early during the main event between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr., which was considered underwhelming, leading to comparisons with a low-capacity UFC Apex fight, despite Rountree's victory. The event was marred by a lack of excitement, with many fights ending in decisions and a notable finish by Nazim Sadykhov.
Khalil Rountree Jr. convincingly defeated Jamahal Hill by unanimous decision at UFC Baku, showcasing his skills and earning a potential title shot, while Rafael Fiziev ended his losing streak with a win over Ignacio Bahamondes.
UFC Baku featured a main event between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr., with Hill aiming to rebound from two consecutive losses, and Rountree coming off a knockout defeat. The event also included Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes and other preliminary fights, held at Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan.
Paul Craig, a UFC fighter who has fought both Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr., predicts Rountree will knock out Hill at UFC Baku, citing Rountree's power and evolution as a fighter. Craig also mentions his own recent struggles and potential retirement if not re-signed by the UFC.
UFC's debut event in Baku features a main event between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr., with weigh-in results confirming both fighters at 206 pounds, and the event scheduled for June 21 at Baku Crystal Hall, airing on ESPN and ABC.
Retired MMA fighter Din Thomas criticizes Khalil Rountree Jr., suggesting his impressive performance against Alex Pereira was a one-time moment and not indicative of being a top-tier fighter, predicting Jamahal Hill will likely knock him out in their upcoming UFC Baku fight. Thomas also mentions that Rountree's recent performance does not establish him as a world championship-level fighter, and Hill's own recent struggles and injuries may impact his performance.
Anthony Smith apologizes to fans after being knocked out by Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC Vegas 83, acknowledging Rountree's impressive performance. Smith refrains from making any definitive statements about his career, but expresses gratitude to his supporters. Rountree, who took the fight on short notice, calls out light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira after securing his fifth consecutive win in the octagon.
Khalil Rountree Jr. earned a $50,000 bonus for his third-round knockout victory over Anthony Smith in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 83. Three other fighters, Nasrat Haqparast, Tim Elliott, and Hyunsung Park, also received $50,000 bonuses for their impressive performances on the card.
Khalil Rountree Jr. knocks out Anthony Smith in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 83, calling out Alex Pereira for his next fight. Rountree displayed his power and precision, landing a perfectly timed uppercut and a devastating left hand to finish Smith in the third round. With his fifth consecutive win, Rountree sets his sights on the new UFC light heavyweight champion, Pereira.