The UFC made its historic debut in Baku, Azerbaijan last night, and what a night it turned out to be. This marked the first time the promotion ventured into the Caucasus region, bringing mixed martial arts to a brand new audience hungry for elite level competition. The Baku Crystal Hall hosted the action packed UFC Baku card that delivered everything from stunning upsets to dominant performances that had the local crowd on their feet all night long.<\/p>
UFC’s expansion into new markets has always been a priority for Dana White, and Azerbaijan represented another stepping stone in their global conquest. The card featured a mix of international talent with several local fighters getting the chance to shine in front of their home crowd. From the preliminary fights all the way through the main event, fans witnessed the excitement that makes MMA<\/a> such a captivating sport. Let’s recap all the results of the fight card on this memorable night in Baku!<\/p> The main event featured former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill taking on the dangerous striker Khalil Rountree Jr. The bout turned into a showcase for Rountree’s devastating leg kicks and power punching. Rountree dominated from start to finish, landing crushing leg kicks that visibly damaged Hill’s right leg and following up with precise combinations that dropped his opponent multiple times. The judges scored it 49-46 and 50-45 twice, giving Rountree the biggest win of his career and potentially launching him into title contention.<\/p>UFC Baku Main Card Results <\/h2>