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Khalil Rountree eyes ‘Undeniable’ title fight with victory over Jamahal Hill at UFC Baku

One-time light heavyweight champion, Khalil Rountree has revealed he intends to leave himself “undeniable” to promotional brass for his second title charge next, eyeing a sensational performance and win over former champion, Jamahal Hill, in their UFC Baku headliner this weekend.

Rountree, who makes his return for the first time since UFC 307 at the beginning of October last year, will look to rebound to winning-ways.

UFC legend Anderson Silva proud of 'Little brother' Khalil Rountree Jr: 'You are a giant'

And sharing the stage with common-foe, Alex Pereira at the end of last year, The Ultimate Fighter finalist, Rountree was eventually handed a bloody and brutal fourth round knockout loss against the Sao Paulo native, in what would come as the latter’s final successful title defense.