Khalil Rountree Jr. turned in the most complete performance of his UFC career at UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr., dismantling former champion Jamahal Hill across five dominant rounds. Utilizing brutal leg kicks and measured pressure, Rountree Jr. controlled the tempo from the outset, neutralizing Hill’s movement and limiting his offensive output. Despite Hill’s durability, he had no answer for Rountree Jr.’s technical evolution and discipline, leading to a lopsided unanimous decision win (49-46, 50-45, 50-45). Now riding a six-fight win streak since 2021 — including finishes of Anthony Smith, Chris Daukaus, and Karl Roberson — Rountree Jr. is firmly entrenched in the light heavyweight title picture at #4 in the rankings.
Next up for Khalil Rountree Jr. should be a high-stakes contender clash with #3-ranked Carlos Ulberg. The surging Kiwi striker has won seven straight, most recently outpointing former champion Jan Błachowicz in March 2025. Ulberg’s technical kickboxing, fight IQ, and explosiveness make him one of the division’s most dangerous rising threats, while Rountree Jr. brings raw power, improved composure, and a punishing Muay Thai arsenal. Both men are finishers with contrasting striking styles, and a matchup between them would determine the next rightful title challenger.
Rountree Jr. vs. Ulberg could serve as a co-main or even headline a Fight Night event. Stylistically electric, ranking-relevant, and guaranteed violence — this is the bout to make.
Last Five Fights – Khalil Rountree Jr.:
1. Win over Jamahal Hill – Decision (unanimous), UFC on ABC (June 21, 2025)
2. Loss to Alex Pereira – TKO (punches), UFC 307 (October 5, 2024)
3. Win over Anthony Smith – TKO (punches), UFC Fight Night (December 9, 2023)
4. Win over Chris Daukaus – TKO (punches), UFC on ESPN (August 12, 2023)
5. Win over Dustin Jacoby – Decision (split), UFC Fight Night (October 29, 2022)
Last Five Fights – Carlos Ulberg:
1. Win over Jan Błachowicz – Decision (unanimous), UFC Fight Night (March 22, 2025)
2. Win over Volkan Oezdemir – Decision (unanimous), UFC Fight Night (November 23, 2024)
3. Win over Alonzo Menifield – KO (punches), UFC on ESPN (May 11, 2024)
4. Win over Jung Da-un – Submission (rear-naked choke), UFC 293 (September 10, 2023)
5. Win over Ihor Potieria – TKO (punches), UFC on ABC (May 13, 2023)
