Khalil Rountree never deviated from the plan.
“The Ultimate Fighter” Season 23 finalist reasserted himself as a legitimate contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight division, as he cruised to a five-round unanimous decision over onetime titleholder Jamahal Hill in the UFC on ABC 8 headliner on Saturday at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. Scores were 49-46, 50-45 and 50-45—all for Rountree (14-6, 10-6 UFC).
Hill (12-4, 6-4 UFC) had no recourse for the challenges with which he was presented. Rountree brutalized his lead leg with damaging kicks, broke down his base and turned him into a stationary target.