UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.
Azerbaijan
Main Card • Final
United States
R5, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Chile
R3, 5:00
Russia
Kyrgyzstan
R1, 4:35
R2, 4:17
Fight of the Night
POTN
Tajikistan
R3, 5:00
Austria
Prelims • Final
South Korea
R3, 5:00
Wales
R3, 5:00
Morocco
R3, 5:00
England
Poland
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Kazakhstan
Nigeria
R3, 5:00
Egypt
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
UFC Baku Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night ($50,000 each): Nazim Sadykhov and Nikolas Motta earned $50,000 each for their exhilarating, non-stop lightweight war featuring heavy trading and dual knockdowns.
Performance of the Night ($50,000 each): In a rare promotional sweep, the UFC awarded the two Performance of the Night bonuses directly to Nazim Sadykhov and Nikolas Motta as well, granting both athletes a total of $100,000 in official post-fight performance bonuses.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $200,000 | $100,000 | — | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | — | $220,000 | |
| LOSS | $55,000 | — | — | $55,000 | |
| WIN | $175,000 | $75,000 | — | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | $100,000 | $164,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | $100,000 | $128,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | — | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | — | $64,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 |
*Disclosed figures reflect verified baseline purses, win bonuses, and official post-fight performance bonus allocations. Nazim Sadykhov and Nikolas Motta both collected dual $50,000 bonuses ($100,000 each) for sweeping Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night honors.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Baku
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. marked the UFC’s historic debut in Azerbaijan, making the nation the 31st country globally to host an official UFC event.
The event established an arena attendance benchmark for mixed martial arts at Baku Crystal Hall, drawing an official crowd of 14,424 spectators.
Nazim Sadykhov and Nikolas Motta made promotional history as both competitors walked away with dual $50,000 bonuses ($100,000 each), sweeping both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night.
Khalil Rountree Jr. out-landed former champion Jamahal Hill 102 to 69 in significant strikes over 25 minutes, capturing two 50-45 scorecards in a headline showcase.
South Korea’s Ko Seok-hyeon posted one of the highest control-time totals of the year, controlling Oban Elliott on the canvas for 10 minutes and 15 seconds across three rounds.
Ismail Naurdiev was assessed a rare two-point deduction in Round 2 for an illegal knee against JunYong Park, resulting in a unique 29-25 scorecard.
Rafael Fiziev delivered a masterclass for his home crowd, landing 4 out of 4 takedowns (100%) and 62 significant strikes to shut out Ignacio Bahamondes (30-27 across all cards).
Myktybek Orolbai secured his first promotional submission by tapping local hero Tofiq Musayev with a clinical kimura at 4:35 of the opening round.
Curtis Blaydes competed in his 20th UFC heavyweight bout, out-grappling Rizvan Kuniev with 5 minutes and 21 seconds of control to take a hard-fought split decision.
Ranked flyweight contender Tagir Ulanbekov picked up his fifth UFC victory, neutralizing Azat Maksum with 3:42 of control and 68 significant strikes.
Poland’s Klaudia Syguła notched her maiden UFC victory by landing 101 significant strikes against Irina Alekseeva in a clean 30-27 unanimous decision sweep.
TUF 30 winner Mohammed Usman outpointed Olympic wrestler Hamdy Abdelwahab by landing 86 significant strikes, including 41 body shots, to take a unanimous decision.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. take place?
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. took place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Why is this event also referred to as UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.?
The event was officially promoted under the banner UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr., while also branded for United States terrestrial television as UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. (or UFC on ABC 8).
Who won the main event between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr.?
Khalil Rountree Jr. defeated former champion Jamahal Hill via unanimous decision (49–46, 50–45, 50–45) in a five-round light heavyweight main event.
How did Rafael Fiziev perform in front of his home crowd in Baku?
Rafael Fiziev dominated Chile’s Ignacio Bahamondes across three rounds, executing a perfect 4-for-4 on takedowns to win a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Who won post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.?
Nazim Sadykhov and Nikolas Motta swept the event bonuses, each collecting both Fight of the Night ($50k) and Performance of the Night ($50k) for a total of $100,000 each.
Why were two points deducted from Ismail Naurdiev against JunYong Park?
Referee Herb Dean deducted two points from Ismail Naurdiev in Round 2 for landing an intentional illegal knee to a grounded opponent, leading to unusual scorecards including 29–25 for JunYong Park.
Why did Myktybek Orolbai and Tofiq Musayev fight at a 165-pound catchweight?
Originally scheduled as a lightweight bout, both fighters agreed during fight week to compete at a 165-pound catchweight after Orolbai experienced weight cut difficulties; Orolbai weighed in at 165 lbs and Musayev at 163 lbs.
What was the official attendance for UFC Baku?
The event drew a crowd of 14,424 fans at the Baku Crystal Hall.
Who won the heavyweight fight between Curtis Blaydes and Rizvan Kuniev?
Curtis Blaydes defeated promotional newcomer Rizvan Kuniev via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28), using 5 minutes and 21 seconds of control time to secure the victory.
How did Ko Seok-hyeon defeat Oban Elliott?
South Korea’s Ko Seok-hyeon used relentless wrestling to ground Oban Elliott, completing 6 takedowns and logging 10:15 of top control time to win 30–27 across all cards.
Was Kyoji Horiguchi originally scheduled to fight Tagir Ulanbekov?
Yes. Former RIZIN and Bellator champion Kyoji Horiguchi was scheduled to make his UFC return against Tagir Ulanbekov, but withdrew due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Azat Maksum.
Did Klaudia Syguła win her fight against Irina Alekseeva?
Yes. Klaudia Syguła earned her first UFC victory by out-striking Irina Alekseeva 101 to 63 in significant strikes to take a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
How did Mohammed Usman defeat Hamdy Abdelwahab?
Mohammed Usman neutralized Hamdy Abdelwahab’s wrestling offense and landed 86 significant strikes to secure a clean unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Where was UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. broadcast?
In the United States, the main card aired live on ABC and ESPN+, with preliminary bouts broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+.
What milestone did this event represent for the UFC?
This event marked the first time the Ultimate Fighting Championship visited Azerbaijan, expanding the promotion’s international footprint to 31 different nations.
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