Khalil Rountree Jr. proved he’s levelled up to an elite tier on Saturday when he thoroughly defeated former champion Jamahal Hill at UFC on ABC 8.

Rountree Jr. (14-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC) rebounded from a title-fight loss to then-champ Alex Pereira in October by methodically breaking down Hill (12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) over for the course of five rounds for a unanimous decision in the headliner at Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan.

Although he claimed his worth for a title shot post-fight, it might not be that easy for Rountree Jr. What’s next? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis after his UFC on ABC 8 win.

Khalil Rountree Jr. wants a title shot after his UFC Baku win over Jamahal Hill, but is it realistic? We break it down.

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Baku matchmaker: Who’s next for Khalil Rountree Jr. after win?

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