Jamahal Hill News
Jamahal Hill set to return against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 303
Chris Taylor - April 20, 2024
Jamahal Hill will be making a quick turnaround as he has been booked to fight Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 303 on June 29. Hill (12-2 MMA) is of course coming off a first-round KO loss to Alex Pereira in his bid to reclaim the promotion‘s light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 300 (see that here). That setback had marked Jamahal’s first fight since January of 2023, where he defeated Glover Teixeira to claim the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 283. Jamahal Hill had earned that title opportunity after scoring three consecutive knockouts over Jimmy Crute, Johnny Walker and Thiago Santos.
Ben Askren believes Jamahal Hill’s “ego” played a part in his knockout loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2024
Ben Askren believes that Jamahal Hill’s ego may have played a role in his knockout defeat to Alex Pereira. Last weekend, Jamahal Hill fell to a resounding defeat at the hands of Alex Pereira. In the first round of their UFC 300 main event, Pereira knocked Hill out in what was a nasty finish.
John McCarthy defends referee Herb Dean against critics of non-stoppage in UFC 300 main event: “Exactly what we would train”
Cole Shelton - April 17, 2024
Longtime MMA referee John McCarthy says Herb Dean did everything right in the UFC 300 main event. Dean was the referee for the light heavyweight title fight that saw Alex Pereira defending his 205lbs title for the first time against former champ Jamahal Hill.
Jiří Procházka responds to Jamahal Hill's post-UFC 300 callout, offers to face Alex Pereira on weeks' notice at UFC 301
Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka didn’t take long to respond to Jamahal Hill’s recent callout after UFC 300. Procházka defeated Aleksandar Rakić to get back in the win column at UFC 300 last Saturday in Las Vegas. He earned a comeback victory after some early struggles against Rakić, and just months removed from his vacant title loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 295.
Jamahal Hill issues wild callout after UFC 300 title loss to Alex Pereira: ‘Make it happen!’
Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill wasted no time targeting his next fight after falling short at UFC 300. Hill’s UFC comeback fight didn’t go according to plan at UFC 300 as he lost to Alex Pereira by first-round knockout. Pereira floored Hill with a left hook and ground-and-pound to retain the UFC light heavyweight title.
Alex Pereira explains decision to mock Jamahal Hill after UFC 300 knockout
Susan Cox - April 15, 2024
Alex Pereira is explaining his decision to mock Jamahal Hill after knocking him out in the main event of UFC 300. The historic UFC 300 took place last Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jamahal Hill issues statement after KO loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 300
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 14, 2024
Jamahal Hill was quick to address his first-round knockout loss to Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 300. Hill had never lost the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, rather he relinquished the title after suffering an Achilles injury. “Sweet Dreams” challenged Pereira for the 205-pound gold in hopes of proving that he is the true gold standard of the light heavyweight division. Hill was dropped by a left hook from “Poatan” and he couldn’t withstand the follow-up punches, so the fight was stopped.
Pros react after Alex Pereira KO's Jamahal Hill at UFC 300
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 300 fight card was headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill. Pereira (10-2 MMA) had of course captured the promotion‘s vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 295, defeating former champion Jiri Prochazka via TKO in Round 2. Prior to becoming the ninth two-division champion in UFC history, ‘Poatan’ was coming off a split decision win over Jan Blachowicz in his 205lbs debut.
UFC 300: 'Pereira vs. Hill' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2024
The greatest fight card ever assembled; UFC 300 takes place this evening at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 13-bout fight card is headlined by a light heavyweight title fight featuring current champ Alex Pereira taking on former title holder Jamahal Hill.
Michael Page explains why he’s picking Jamahal Hill to defeat Alex Pereira at UFC 300: “I don’t rate his style to be anything spectacular”
Susan Cox - April 12, 2024
Michael Page is explaining why he’s picking Jamahal Hill to defeat Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title at UFC 300. The historic UFC 300 is only a day away, taking place on Saturday April 13th.
Jamahal Hill hypes up Alex Pereira as a "monster, dangerous, scary dude" but tells fans to "watch what I do to him" at UFC 300
Cole Shelton - April 11, 2024
Jamahal Hill knows Alex Pereira is a dangerous opponent, but tells fans to watch what he does to him at UFC 300. Hill is set to headline the historic card on Saturday in Las Vegas for the light heavyweight title. It’s a highly-anticipated fight and it serves as Hill’s first fight since he vacated the belt due to him tearing his Achilles a year ago.
Alex Pereira responds to news that Jamahal Hill has been receiving advice from Israel Adesanya ahead of UFC 300
Susan Cox - April 11, 2024
Alex Pereira is responding to the news that Jamahal Hill has been receiving advice from Israel Adesanya ahead of UFC 300. The historic UFC 300 takes place this Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jamahal Hill opens up on the ups and downs of Achilles recovery ahead of UFC 300 return: "It could've all been over"
Curtis Calhoun - April 10, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill admitted that his Achilles injury last year could’ve forced him to hang up the gloves. Hill will face UFC light heavyweight titleholder Alex Pereira in the UFC 300 main event this Saturday in Las Vegas. He returns after a roller-coaster 2023, featuring a title win and vacation within months.
Dricus Du Plessis weighs in on Saturday’s UFC 300 main event: “I would smoke his ass”
Susan Cox - April 10, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis is weighing in on Saturday’s UFC 300 main event between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill. The historic UFC 300 takes place this coming weekend, on Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Matt Brown believes Alex Pereira’s technical striking has been “way overhyped” ahead of UFC 300: “Jamahal Hill can go exploit that”
Harry Kettle - April 10, 2024
UFC veteran Matt Brown has given his thoughts on Alex Pereira’s technical ability heading into UFC 300. This weekend, Alex Pereira will defend his UFC light heavyweight championship in the main event of UFC 300. He’ll do so against Jamahal Hill, a former champion in his own right. The expectation is that we’re going to see an electric affair with high-level striking from both parties.
VIDEO | Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill share cordial fight week face-to-face ahead of UFC 300: 'What does 'Chama' mean?!'
Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and former titleholder Jamahal Hill are laser-focused ahead of UFC 300, but that didn’t stop them from showing mutual respect. Pereira and Hill will cap off what should be an eventful night at UFC 300 this Saturday in Las Vegas. This will be Pereira’s first light heavyweight title defense after winning Hill’s vacated title at UFC 295 in November.
Joe Rogan perplexed why people keep underestimating “dangerous” Jamahal Hill
Susan Cox - April 8, 2024
Joe Rogan is perplexed as to why people keep underestimating ‘dangerous’ Jamahal Hill. UFC 300 takes place this coming weekend, on Saturday, April 13th, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Glover Teixeira reacts to Israel Adesanya advising Jamahal Hill ahead of Alex Pereira UFC 300 showdown
Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2024
Glover Teixeira has reacted to Alex Pereira’s former rival, Israel Adesanya, working with Jamahal Hill ahead of UFC 300. Hill and Pereira will headline UFC 300 this Saturday in Las Vegas. Pereira will make his first light heavyweight title defense against Hill, who returns after vacating the belt in 2023.