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After Falling to Jiri Prochazka, Jamahal Hill Seeks Redemption Against Khalil Rountree in UFC Kansas City Main Event

ByTimothy Wheaton Feb 27, 2025

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Jamahal Hill is set to return to the Octagon on April 26, 2025, in Kansas City, headlining a UFC Fight Night against Khalil Rountree Jr. This fight marks a pivotal moment for Hill as he looks to rebound from consecutive losses, including a devastating third-round knockout by Jiří Procházka at UFC 311 earlier this year.

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At UFC 311 on January 18, Jamahal Hill faced Procházka in a bout with title implications. Despite showing grit and landing some significant strikes in the second round, Hill was ultimately overwhelmed by Procházka’s relentless offense in the third. The former champion delivered a brutal barrage of punches that forced the referee to stop the fight at 3:01 of Round 3. This marked Hill’s second consecutive loss following his defeat to Alex Pereira at UFC 300 and left him at a crossroads in his career.

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Jiri Procházka, meanwhile, used his victory over Jamahal Hill to reestablish himself as a top contender in the light heavyweight division and has since called for a trilogy fight with Pereira. For Hill, however, the loss stressed the challenges of returning from his Achilles injury. Now he needs a strong performance.

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Hill’s upcoming fight against Khalil Rountree Jr. offers him a chance to regain momentum in the competitive light heavyweight division. Ranked No. 4, Hill remains one of the most dangerous strikers in the division but must prove he can bounce back from adversity. A win over Rountree, who is coming off his own title loss to Alex Pereira, could catapult Hill back into title contention.

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For Rountree, this fight is equally significant as he will look to capitalize on Hill’s recent struggles and solidify his position as a top contender. Both fighters have faced setbacks but remain among the elite in their division. With Alex Pereira set to defend his title against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313, this fight could determine who stays in the championship conversation.

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Timothy Wheaton

Timothy Wheaton is a combat sports writer who covers MMA, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. He has been an avid follower of these sports since 2005. Tim has even covered the UFC, GLORY, PFL, Bellator, and more, in person at live events.

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