Jamahal Hill is set to face Khalil Rountree in the main event of UFC on ABC 8, taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. This Light Heavyweight bout features two experienced competitors aiming to bounce back from recent losses.
Jamahal Hill, nicknamed `Sweet Dreams,` holds a professional MMA record of 12 wins and 3 losses. His last outing resulted in a TKO defeat against Jiri Prochazka. Khalil Rountree, known as `The War Horse,` enters the fight with a record of 13 wins and 6 losses, having also lost his most recent bout via TKO, against Alex Pereira.
UFC on ABC 8: Start Times for Hill vs Rountree
The live broadcast for the UFC on ABC 8 main card featuring Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+. The event is being held at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. While the main card starts at noon EST, the walkout time for the main event is estimated around 03:40 PM EST, but this can change depending on how long the preliminary fights and other main card bouts last. Consult the table below for approximate start times across different regions. It`s always recommended to check local broadcast schedules for the most accurate timing.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM | 03:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 12:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 07:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 06:40 AM |
How and Where to Watch the Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree Fight
In the United States, the UFC on ABC 8 event, including the Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree main event, will be available for streaming on ESPN+. For viewers in other regions, broadcast availability may vary. It is advisable to check official local listings or major sports streaming platforms in your country to find out where to watch the fight.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree Betting Odds
According to betting odds, Khalil Rountree is slightly favored at 1.9 (-108), while Jamahal Hill is the underdog at 2.1 (+110). A $108 bet on Rountree would yield $100 profit, whereas a $100 bet on Hill would profit $110. Looking at method of victory, Rountree has better odds for a knockout win (2.5/+145) compared to Hill (3.2/+220). Hill is given better odds for a decision win (5.4/+440) than Rountree (9.5/+850).
| Method of Victory | Jamahal Hill | Khalil Rountree |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 3.2 (+220) | 2.5 (+145) |
| By decision or technical decision | 5.4 (+440) | 9.5 (+850) |
Fighters Details
Here are some key details about the main event fighters:
Jamahal Hill
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 12 / 3 / 0
Khalil Rountree
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 13 / 6 / 0
UFC on ABC 8 Full Fight Card
The full fight card for UFC on ABC 8 includes the following bouts:
- Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree
- Rafael Fiziev vs Ignacio Bahamondes
- Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev
- Tofiq Musayev vs Myktybek Orolbai
- Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta
- Muhammadjon Naimov vs Bogdan Grad
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs Azat Maksum
- Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park
- Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova
- Hamdy Abdelwahab vs Mohammed Usman
- Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott
- Irina Alekseeva vs Klaudia Sygula
