Jamahal Hill News
Jamahal Hill responds to fan backlash over UFC 300 main event booking: “Guaranteed banger”
Cole Shelton - February 20, 2024
Jamahal Hill has fired back at fans that are disappointed with him headlining UFC 300 against Alex Pereira. On Saturday after UFC 298, Dana White announced that Pereira would be defending his light heavyweight title against Hill in the main event of UFC 300 on April 13. White had promised that UFC 300 would be a historic card from top-to-bottom but some fans felt like the main event was a bit of a disappointment.
Jamahal Hill unconcerned about his layoff ahead of UFC 300: "I am who I am. I do what I do."
Zain Bando - February 19, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill will return to the Octagon this spring as one-half of the UFC 300 main event opposite Alex Pereira. The news broke just minutes after the UFC 298 pay-per-view had concluded, as UFC CEO Dana White chose to unveil the fight through promotional social media channels instead of a traditional trailer.
Alex Pereira open to headlining UFC 301 in Brazil should he beat Jamahal Hill: "That is a very big possibility"
Cole Shelton - February 19, 2024
Alex Pereira isn’t ruling out the possibility of him headlining UFC 301 in Brazil. UFC CEO Dana White announced on Saturday that Pereira would headline UFC 300 on April 13 against Jamahal Hill. Pereira is looking to defend his light heavyweight title for the first time, but originally, the plan was for him to headline UFC 301 on May 4 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Jamahal Hill details last-minute call to headline UFC 300 against Alex Pereira: "It’s what they really wanted"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 18, 2024
Jamahal Hill has detailed the last-minute offer to headline UFC 300. Following UFC 298, Dana White revealed that Hill will be challenging Alex Pereira for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship at UFC 300 on April 13. Hill will be looking to become a two-time UFC light heavyweight titleholder. “Sweet Dreams” was never defeated for the gold, rather he relinquished the championship after suffering a ruptured Achilles.
Dana White announces UFC 300 main event
Cole Shelton - February 17, 2024
Dana White has finally announced the main event of UFC 300. White revealed the matchup on social media on Saturday, as the UFC CEO announced that light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira will defend his belt against former light heavyweight title holder Jamahal Hill in the headliner of the historic card. The fight comes together after months of speculation on who would headline the card.
Corey Anderson re-ignites feud with former UFC champion Jamahal Hill: "He didn't beat anybody"
Josh Evanoff - February 7, 2024
Bellator light-heavyweight Corey Anderson has again taken aim at former UFC champion Jamahal Hill. ‘Overtime’ recently booked a return to the cage for March against Karl Moore. At Bellator 302 in Ireland, Corey Anderson will look to finally become world champion. Fresh off a split-decision win over Phil Davis last summer, the longtime light-heavyweight contender is confident that he can get the job done.
Pro fighters react after the Detroit Lions collapse against the San Francisco 49ers: “I’m f**king speechless”
Harry Kettle - January 30, 2024
A parade of pro fighters have given their thoughts on the Detroit Lions’ heartbreaking defeat to the San Francisco 49ers. Last night, the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. While the 49ers were seen as the favorites by many, the Lions were the ones who got off to a hot start. They stormed out to a 17-point lead and in the eyes of most fans, they’d be able to hold on to that lead.
Jamahal Hill wants “biggest money fight” upon UFC return
Zain Bando - January 26, 2024
Jamahal Hill brought UFC light heavyweight gold back to the Midwest MMA scene in January 2023, only to have his title reign halted by an Achilles injury just six months later. Jamahal Hill has been out of competition since, and will likely get a chance to reclaim the gold he never lost upon his return to the Octagon.
Police report claims Jamahal Hill "sucker punched" his brother after being accused of "abandoning his own daughter"
Cole Shelton - December 5, 2023
Some details have become public involving Jamahal Hill’s arrest for domestic violence. It was recently reported that Hill was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly inflicting ‘serious or aggravated injury’ upon his brother. However, it wasn’t exactly known what caused the fight, or what exactly happened, but the UFC fighter said he was looking forward to the truth being revealed.
Jamahal Hill says he "can’t wait for the truth to be told in court" after domestic violence arrest
Cole Shelton - December 4, 2023
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has opened up on his recent domestic violence arrest. It was reported on Friday by TMZ Sports that Hill was arrested in Michigan earlier this week for domestic violence against his brother. According to the report, Hill was booked at a Kent County jail on Monday at around 1 AM and released later that evening, at 7:35 PM. During that time, prosecutors formally charged Hill with one count of misdemeanor aggravated domestic violence.
Jamahal Hill's manager releases statement following alleged assault of his older brother
Josh Evanoff - December 1, 2023
Jamahal Hill’s manager has released a statement hours after the former UFC champion was arrested. ‘Sweet Dreams’ was hoping to step back into the octagon in early 2024. Famously, Jamahal Hill captured light-heavyweight gold with a win over Glover Teixeira in January at UFC 283. Sadly, he didn’t get to have a long-awaited clash with Jiri Prochazka due to a torn achilles.
Former UFC champion Jamahal Hill arrested for domestic violence after assaulting his brother
Cole Shelton - December 1, 2023
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has been arrested for domestic violence. On Friday afternoon, it was reported by TMZ Sports that Hill was arrested in Michigan earlier this week for domestic violence against his brother. According to the report, Hill was booked at a Kent County jail on Monday at around 1 AM and released later that evening, at 7:35 PM. During that time, prosecutors formally charged Hill with one count of misdemeanor aggravated domestic violence.
Jamahal Hill sounds off on “disrespectful” fans questioning his confidence about Alex Pereira fight
Susan Cox - November 16, 2023
Jamahal Hill is sounding off on the ‘disrespectful’ fans questioning his confidence about Alex Pereira fight. Hill was on site at UFC 295 last weekend when Alex Pereira (9-2 MMA) defeated Jiří Procházka (29-4 MMA) via TKO to become the UFC light heavyweight champion. With the victory, ‘Poatan’ has become a two-division champion.
Jamahal Hill reveals he received a “message” from Israel Adesanya following Alex Pereira’s callout at UFC 295
Harry Kettle - November 16, 2023
Jamahal Hill has revealed that Israel Adesanya sent him a message regarding Alex Pereira on the night of UFC 295. At UFC 295 last weekend, Alex Pereira knocked out Jiri Prochazka to capture the UFC light heavyweight championship. In the immediate aftermath, Pereira called out Israel Adesanya for a trilogy fight in MMA.
Jamahal Hill vows to stand-and-trade with Alex Pereira: "I do not plan on taking him down"
Cole Shelton - November 15, 2023
Jamahal Hill says he wants to stand-and-trade with Alex Pereira. Pereira became the light heavyweight champion with a second-round knockout win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295. He won the title after Hill vacated the belt due to tearing his Achilles, and wanted the division to move on.
Jamahal Hill sends warning to newly crowned UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall
Susan Cox - November 14, 2023
Jamahal Hill is sending a warning to the newly crowned UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Hill (12-1 MMA) last fought and defeated Glover Teixeira (33-9 MMA) by unanimous decision in January of this year at UFC 283, claiming the UFC light heavyweight title.
Jamahal Hill gives bold assessment of Alex Pereira's TKO win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 12, 2023
The now former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has a bold take on Alex Pereira’s title win against Jiri Prochazka. Once Hill suffered a ruptured Achilles, the UFC booked a vacant title fight between Pereira and Prochazka. The fight did not make it past the second round. Prochazka was dropped by a counter hook, and Pereira scored elbows to the side of his opponent’s head, leading to referee Marc Goddard stopping the fight.
Dana White reacts to Alex Pereira’s callout of Israel Adesanya, says Jamahal Hill "Makes sense" for ‘Poatan’
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 12, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White has reacted to Alex Pereira calling out his rival Israel Adesanya. Pereira added the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship to his mantle on Saturday night (November 11) at UFC 295. “Poatan” scored a second-round TKO finish after dropping Jiri Prochazka and elbowing him until referee Marc Goddard has seen enough. While the finish has been debated online, Prochazka himself said he was out at one point during the blitz from Pereira.