MORNING KOMBAT WITH LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL UFC Baku: Hill vs. Rountree Preview, Jon Jones on Full Send, Conor McGregor Latest Incident
Jun 20, 2025
The hosts dive into the thrilling upcoming UFC Baku card, analyzing the high-stakes light heavyweight clash between Khalil Rountree and Jamahal Hill. They discuss Jon Jones's recent comments on retirement and the heavyweight division's uncertainty. Conor McGregor's latest entanglement in controversy raises eyebrows about his career trajectory. Expect lively exchanges on fighter dynamics, predictions for each bout, and insights into the ethical implications surrounding the UFC's choices in politically sensitive locations.
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Hill vs. Rountree Fighting Styles
- Jamahal Hill has more ways to win but is less likely to use grappling aggressively.
- Khalil Rountree has striking advantages, especially in kicks and clinch, and carries newfound confidence.
Main Event Stakes High
- Both fighters have a lot to prove with titles or relevance on the line.
- A win for either moves them closer to a title shot in a fairly thin light heavyweight division.
Winning Ways for Hill and Rountree
- Rountree must come out menacing and show volume and power to reestablish himself.
- Hill's pressure with jab and precision likely key to controlling the fight early on.