Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight, Khalil Rountree, defeated former division champion, Jamahal Hill, marking Hill’s third straight loss at UFC Baku today (Sat., June 21, 2025). The event took place inside Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan, solidifying Rountree’s position as a top contender in the 205-pound division.
Alongside the Light Heavyweight main event, UFC’s inaugural Azerbaijan show featured a pair of exciting finishes. Here’s a look at some of the standout performances; let us know who impressed you the most:
- Nazim Sadykhov vs. Nikolas Motta engaged in a back-and-forth battle across two rounds, culminating in a stoppage victory for Sadykhov (watch highlights).
- Myktybek Orolbai secured a first-round kimura submission, spoiling Tofiq Musayev’s much-anticipated UFC debut (watch it).
To discover which fighters earned an extra $50,000 for their efforts, here’s a breakdown of the official UFC Baku post-fight bonus awards:
- Fight of the Night: Nazim Sadykhov vs. Nikolas Motta
- Performance of the Night: Nazim Sadykhov
- Performance of the Night: Nikolas Motta
No excuses here!
For complete UFC Baku results, coverage, and highlights, click HERE.
