“Baku is an incredible city, and the event here in Azerbaijan is organized at the highest level,” said American UFC fighter Khalil Rountree at a press conference ahead of UFC Fight Night Baku.
Idman.biz reports, citing Report, that the 35-year-old athlete praised the local hospitality:
“The people of Azerbaijan are extremely welcoming. I’ll never forget this place. Everything here is top-notch — and the fans are the best I’ve ever seen. I arrived early to adapt, and although I lost my last fight, you’ll witness my best performance here in Baku.”
Rountree also emphasized his determination to win against Jamahal Hill:
“My full focus is on this fight. The goal is clear: victory.”
UFC Fight Night will take place on June 21 at Baku Crystal Hall, where Khalil Rountree is set to face former UFC champion Jamahal Hill in a highly anticipated showdown.
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