On June 21, 2025, the Baku Crystal Hall sports complex in the capital of Azerbaijan will become the arena for the UFC Fight Night 260 tournament

The Baku Crystal Hall Arena, famous for its impressive architecture and capacity, will provide ideal conditions for spectacular fights. The organizers are making every effort to put together a fight card that will unite both young talents and experienced UFC fighters from different weight categories. The main fight of the evening will be between light heavyweight representatives Jamal Hill and Khalil Rountree. In this confrontation, the question of particular interest is: will Rountree be able to knock out his opponent in the first rounds, or will Hill win thanks to his technique and endurance? Jamal "Sweet Dreams" Hill previously won the UFC light heavyweight title in 2023, but was forced to give it up due to an Achilles tendon injury. Inspired by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather, Hill trained in his gym.

Khalil "War Horse" Rountree is known for his aggressive style and powerful punches. His biography is remarkable: he was born in Los Angeles in the family of a music producer, and his father worked as a security guard for the great Muhammad Ali. In his youth, Rountree was ridiculed for his excess weight - he weighed more than 140 kg and ate fast food. However, at the age of 19, he decided to change his life, took up sports and lost a lot of weight. Having started training in the gym of Wanderlei Silva, he made it to the show "The Ultimate Fighter", where he managed to win and get into the UFC. Here, his career has been uneven: after losses to Tyson Pedro, Ion Cutelaba and Marcin Prachnio, he won five victories in a row.

In addition to the main fight, viewers will be treated to a series of preliminary fights, where young fighters will be able to show off their skills.

Among the expected confrontations is a fight between Chechen striker Ismail Naurdiev and South Korean Yun Yong Pak. Both fighters have their own unique styles: Naurdiev is known for his aggressive fighting style and powerful strikes, often ending fights early. The fighter, who previously represented Austria, now competes under the Moroccan flag. Having first appeared in the UFC in 2019 as one of the brightest newcomers of the season, Naurdiev faced a number of difficulties and is now looking to make a name for himself again. His forte is striking.

Pac prefers a more tactical approach with an emphasis on wrestling and grappling, which allows him to control opponents on the ground. Since his UFC debut in 2019, he has won eight out of eleven possible victories.

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