Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree are set to face off in Baku, Azerbaijan, as the main event of UFC on ABC 8. This light heavyweight bout features two experienced competitors looking to rebound after recent losses.
Jamahal Hill, nicknamed `Sweet Dreams`, holds a professional 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`, has a record of 13 wins and 6 losses, with his most recent fight ending in a TKO loss to Alex Pereira.
UFC on ABC 8: Hill vs Rountree Start Times
Live coverage for the Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree main card is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Consult the table below for corresponding start times in various regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Hill vs 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 |
The UFC on ABC 8 event is scheduled for June 21, 2025, at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The headlining bout is a five-round light heavyweight contest between Hill and Rountree.
While the main event walkouts are approximate (around 3:40 PM EST), the actual time can shift depending on how long the undercard fights last. Fans should consult local schedules for precise start times in their time zone.
Expect an exciting night of fights leading up to the main event. Tune in on time to catch all the action.
How to Watch UFC on ABC 8: Hill vs Rountree
You can watch Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree via ESPN+.
| Region | Live Streaming Platform |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
UFC on ABC 8 Betting Odds: Hill vs Rountree
- Favorite: Jamahal Hill : 2.1 (+110)
- Underdog: Khalil Rountree : 1.9 (-108)
| 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) |
According to the betting odds, Jamahal Hill is favored at 2.1 (+110), meaning a $100 wager would return $110 profit. Khalil Rountree is the underdog at 1.9 (-108), requiring a $108 bet to win $100 profit. Hill has stronger odds for a win by KO/TKO/DQ at 3.2 (+220). Rountree`s odds for a knockout victory are slightly better at 2.5 (+145). Winning by decision offers higher payouts, with Hill at 5.4 (+440) and Rountree as the least likely outcome at 9.5 (+850). These odds highlight potential paths to victory for both fighters.
Fighter Details
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
- 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
