What was expected to be a slugfest between elite light heavyweights on Saturday turned into a tentative, technical affair that played directly into the hands of Khalil Rountree Jr. In the main event of UFC's inaugural trip to Azerbaijan,

Khalil Rountree blew the doors off former UFC champ Jamahal Hill on Saturday in the main event of UFC Baku, proving once again that his inclusion among the light heavyweight elite is no fluke.

In the UFC on ABC 8 main event Saturday, Rountree (14-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC) picked apart former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill for 25 minutes to earn a unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45) victory. The bout headlined the promotion's debut event at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku Azerbaijan.