Jamaal Hill reportedly discussed an unusual dialogue with Khalil Rountree
Get Your Popcorn Ready!
Things are heating up in the UFC world! On June 21, former UFC light heavyweight champ Jamal Hill and ex-title contender Khalil Rountree will go head-to-head in Baku. But it's not just their skills in the cage that's getting people talking—their on-and-off-ring relationship has already made waves.
In an interview with The Schmo, Hill dropped a bombshell: "We don't talk, we don't even speak. The only time we had contact, it was very strange." Apparently, the two train at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, but things have been frosty ever since Hill said hi in the locker room.
Rountree responded, "You really can't stand me, huh?" Hill was bewildered: "I don't even know you. We've never talked, no conversations." It seems Rountree is trying to cast Hill as a villain to boost his own motivation. But when he starts spreading rumors about potential violence among UFC staff, Hill thinks it's just weird.
Originally, Hill and Rountree were slated to square off in April at UFC in Kansas City, but Hill got injured, and the fight was pushed back. Instead, the main event featured Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates.
Rumor has it, Hill and Rountree are not the only ones with animosity brewing. Manon Fiorot has some choice words for the reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko. Jon Jones is ready to take on a 100-person gorilla (though he admits he'll need backup). And Belal Muhammad is promising to showcase 'Canelo's hands' in his fight against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315.
So, get your popcorn ready and settle in for a wild ride! Keep an eye out for more updates on these intense rivalries.
Bookmakers are placing bets on the upcoming mixed-martial-arts match between Jamal Hill and Khalil Rountree, with their off-ring relationship adding an intriguing perspective to the competition. The tension between them has escalated, causing some to speculate about possible altercations among UFC staff.
