Former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill will face top contender Khalil Rountree at UFC 303, just six days after Hill suffered a first-round knockout loss at UFC 300.
Jamahal Hill isn’t wasting any time. The UFC just announced a crucial light heavyweight bout between him and Khalil Rountree for UFC 303. This news comes hot on the heels of Hill’s first-round knockout loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 300, just six days ago.
UFC 303 is set for June 29. The venue? T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It’s the headline event for UFC’s 2024 International Fight Week celebration. And guess who’s making a comeback? None other than Conor McGregor, facing off against Michael Chandler in the main event.
Hill’s record stands at 12-2, 1 NC. He’s ranked No. 6 in the world among light heavyweights by MMA Fighting. He’s a former champ who snatched his title in a short-notice match against Glover Teixeira. But then, he had to give up his title last July. Why? A torn Achilles, of all things, while playing a pickup basketball game during 2023’s International Fight Week.
He bounced back quickly, but his attempt to reclaim his title was a bust. He lost in a brutal match last Saturday at UFC 300.
Rountree, on the other hand, is ranked No. 9. His record? 13-5, 1 NC. He had a rocky start in his UFC career, but he’s turned things around. He’s on a winning streak, with five victories under his belt. His knockouts of Anthony Smith, Chris Daukaus, and Karl Roberson even earned him bonuses.
And what about the fans? A poll shows 63% of them are rooting for Rountree. He’s got 720 votes in his favor. The total votes? 1126. So, who’s your money on? Hill or Rountree? Time to cast your vote.