After 1 year from the first day of schedule, the match between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr really took place. Hill is the former UFC champion of Light Heavyweight, and Rountree is the one who has challenged the belt with Alex Pereira. Therefore, the competition between them is expected to be a fight and balance.
However, the match between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr took place with another script. Khalil Rountree Jr is completely overwhelming before the former championship, when he constantly pressed the opponent in all 5 rounds. Hill had 4-5 shocking, and seemed to be able to be knocked out early.
In the end, Khalil Rountree Jr won the score after 5 rounds: 49-46, 50-45, 50-45. The score given by the assessors showed that Khalil Rountree Jr completely took the initiative in all 5 rounds. Hill has difficulty fighting a good prepared opponent.
After the match against Hill, Rountree said: “My tactics are flexible, intelligent and not mistaken as the match against Alex Pereira. Hill is really unpredictable in defensive and attacking situations, and that makes me protect myself.”
The victory over Jamahal Hill helped Khalil Rountree Jr return to the UFC championship race. He will take the 4th place of the opponent next week. Land on Rountree now includes Alex Pereira, Jira Prochazka, Carlos Ulberg and the Magomed Ankalaev champion.