Khalil Rountree is headlining UFC Baku against Jamahal Hill, showcasing custom fight shorts that incorporate elements of Las Vegas, his home city, reflecting both his fighting spirit and personal identity.
Khalil Rountree is bringing a slice of Las Vegas into the octagon for UFC Baku. Exciting, right? He’s headlining against former champ Jamahal Hill in what’s the promotion’s first trip to Baku. On Tuesday, the UFC unveiled Rountree’s new Venum custom fight shorts, tailored just for this massive showdown.
Curious about those shorts? Check ’em out below!
Rountree chatted with the UFC’s social media team about the designs and the creative process. “I definitely wanted to put some type of Vegas element to it,” he said. Vegas isn’t just home for him; it’s the UFC’s heart and where he trains with his crew.
The shorts feature mountains symbolizing Vegas’ landscape—not the flashy casinos, but the gritty training grounds. It’s where the real work happens, where dreams are forged.
Outside the octagon, Rountree’s shorts reflect his personality. Sure, he’s a knockout artist in the cage, but outside? Just a regular guy. Remember his epic battle with Alex Pereira at UFC 307? Heart for days, that one.