In June, the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, will host the UFC Fight Night 260 tournament.

The Baku Crystal Hall in Baku is a modern multifunctional sports and concert complex located on the shores of the Caspian Sea. This building, striking in its architecture and scale, has become one of the calling cards of the Azerbaijani capital. Azerbaijan is becoming an increasingly popular venue for international sporting events, including Formula 1 and the III CIS Games, and UFC Fight Night 260 will be an important step in the development of mixed martial arts in the region.

Ticket sales for the tournament have already begun, and the organizers advise purchasing them in advance to guarantee the best seats in the Baku Crystal Hall. Tickets for the UFC Fight Night 260 Tournament at the Baku Crystal Hall are already available on our website, and you can buy them right now.

The long-awaited light heavyweight fight between "Sweet Dreams" and "The War Horse" promises to be one of the most spectacular confrontations in the division. Both fighters are known for their aggressive style and powerful strikes. Hill, nicknamed "Sweet Dreams", has impressive knockout power, but in his last fight, which took place on January 21, 2025, at the UFC 311 tournament against Jiri Prochazka, Hill lost by technical knockout in the third round in 3:01. He has thirteen wins and six losses. Jamal Hill's fighting style is based on precise and powerful strikes, which often lead to knockouts. He moves deceptively relaxed at a long distance, staying on soft feet, and unhurriedly throws punches and, less often, kicks. His slowness is always deceptive, Hill is always on the alert, a fighter always ready to explode towards or throw a long, but heavy and accurate punch in pursuit, if he sees an opportunity. His strengths are a wide arsenal of striking techniques, cardio, speed, footwork, anthropometry, but his defense in the stand is weak, which was demonstrated by the loss to Jiri Prochazka. In addition, Hill usually tries to avoid wrestling on the ground, preferring to exchange punches in the stand. During his career in the UFC, the American has not made a single successful takedown.

Khalil Rountree Jr. is a dangerous fighter with a fighting style that combines aggressive strikes with the basics of Muay Thai. An American mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division of the UFC, Rountree developed kickboxing and Muay Thai skills while training in Thailand, which have become key to his style. The fighter is known for his vicious kicks, quick movements, and knockout power. His signature stance is his southpaw stance, which adds another layer of difficulty that opponents must be prepared to handle. Since September 2024, nine of Rountree's wins have come by knockout. Jamal Hill last fought in the Octagon this winter at UFC 311, losing to Jiri Prochazka by third-period TKO. He has a record of 12 wins and three losses. Rountree has won his last five fights, including knockouts over Anthony Smith, Chris Daukaus and Karl Roberson.

Hill will use his speed to avoid Rountree's punches and counter with precision. Rountree will look to get in close to land powerful strikes and finish the fight early. Rountree's combination of pressure and power often proves too much for opponents to handle, with many giving up early. Ultimately, this fight will be a meeting of two striking masters; the one between Hill and Rountree who can execute their game plan better and stay cool under pressure will emerge victorious. Don't miss your chance to buy tickets to UFC Fight Night 260 on our website!