Jamahal Hill News
Ariel Helwani responds to recent criticism from former UFC champion Jamahal Hill: “I come here with love in my heart”
Harry Kettle - August 3, 2023
Ariel Helwani has responded to Jamahal Hill after being called out by the former UFC champion recently. Throughout the course of his career, Ariel Helwani has rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. In equal measure, he’s also been the benchmark for MMA journalism in the eyes of many. He’s certainly a divisive figure and in recent years, that has also extended to the fighters themselves.
Jamahal Hill takes aim at Ariel Helwani for the “dirty, sneaky tactics that he likes to use” to get over on fighters
Susan Cox - August 2, 2023
Jamahal Hill is taking aim at Ariel Helwani for the ‘dirty, sneaky tactics that he likes to use’ to get over on fighters. Hill is making it known that he was less than thrilled about a recent conversation Ariel Helwani had with Jiří Procházka.
Jamahal Hill explains why he was not impressed with Alex Pereira’s light heavyweight debut at UFC 291
Susan Cox - August 1, 2023
Jamahal Hill is explaining why he was not impressed with Alex Pereira’s light heavyweight debut at UFC 291. It was just this past weekend that saw Alex Pereira (8-2 MMA) make his light heavyweight debut when he faced former champion Jan Blachowicz (29-10 MMA) on Saturday night in Salt Lake City, Utah. The result was a split decision victory for the 36 year old Pereira.
Jon Anik details the “dream fight” that Mick Maynard and the UFC attempted to make
Harry Kettle - July 26, 2023
UFC commentator Jon Anik has spoken candidly about a light heavyweight dream fight that Mick Maynard wanted to book. For many years now, Jon Anik has served as the voice of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He’s one of the best commentators in combat sports, and perhaps the best of all time. In addition to that, he isn’t afraid to peel back the curtain every now and then for fans around the world.
Glover Teixeira confident in Alex Pereira's chances against UFC champion Jamahal Hill: "It's perfect for Alex"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 2, 2023
Glover Teixeira believes that his protégé, Alex Pereira, will inevitably emerge victorious over UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jamahal Hill. Pereira will be moving up to the light heavyweight division to take on former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291 on July 29. A win for Alex Pereira may very well earn him a title opportunity at 185 pounds. Pereira already has the distinction of being a former UFC Middleweight Champion.
Corey Anderson downplays Jamahal Hill's UFC title after harsh back and forth: "Who has he beat?"
Josh Evanoff - June 28, 2023
Bellator light-heavyweight contender Corey Anderson has fired more shots at UFC champion Jamahal Hill. ‘Overtime’ returned to the cage earlier this month at Bellator 297 against Phil Davis. There, the light-heavyweight contender scored a split-decision win over ‘Mr. Wonderful’, an important win for Corey Anderson. However, he didn’t have much time to celebrate, as he started going back and forth with Jamahal Hill.
Jamahal Hill responds after Corey Anderson claims that Bellator has better light heavyweight fighters than the UFC
Chris Taylor - June 17, 2023
Jamahal Hill has responded after Corey Anderson claimed that Bellator has better light heavyweight fighters than the UFC. Hill (12-1 MMA), the UFC’s reigning light heavyweight world champion, was not impressed by Anderson’s comments and fired back with the following remarks on his YouTube channel.
Jamahal Hill says it's "next man up" as Jiri Prochazka title fight keeps getting delayed
Cole Shelton - June 12, 2023
Jamahal Hill is ready to move on from Jiri Prochazka. Back in January, Hill became the UFC’s light heavyweight champion as he beat Glover Teixeira by decision to win the vacant title. Since then, he has been adamant about wanting to face Jiri Prochazka, who is the former champ that had to vacate the belt due to a shoulder injury.
Jiri Prochazka still uncertain when he will be fully healthy to face Jamahal Hill for the light heavyweight title: "August is still early for me"
Cole Shelton - May 15, 2023
Jiri Prochazka doesn’t know when he will be able to return. Prochazka had to vacate his light heavyweight title last year due to a major injury and since then, he has been healing and rehabbing trying to return. After Jamahal Hill became the new champ in January, the hope was to have the fight in the summer and reports came out that it was targeted for UFC 292 in Boston in August. However, Prochazka says that is still too early as he’s not fully healthy yet.
UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill responds to critics suggesting 205 is a weak division: “That’s insane to me”
Harry Kettle - May 12, 2023
UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has slammed critics who believe the division is weaker than most in the promotion. At the start of the year, Jamahal Hill defeated Glover Teixeira to become the new king at light heavyweight. It concluded a monumental rise for the 31-year-old, and one that few saw coming so quickly.
Jamahal Hill predicts dominant win over Jiri Prochazka later this year: "I'm going to beat the dog s*it out of that man"
Josh Evanoff - May 9, 2023
UFC light-heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill doesn’t believe his fight with Jiri Prochazka will be close. ‘Sweet Dreams’ has been out of the octagon since January. In that outing, Hill scored an unexpected unanimous decision victory against Glover Teixeira. In the process, he won the light-heavyweight title that was left vacant by ‘Denisa’. Prochazka famously vacated the gold last year after suffering a shoulder injury in training.
Jamahal Hill and Alex Pereira have back and forth over potential light-heavyweight fight: "Kick your door in"
Josh Evanoff - April 13, 2023
UFC light-heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill is willing to welcome Alex Pereira to the 205-pound division. ‘Poatan’ made his return earlier this month in the main event of UFC 287. The Brazilian faced his longtime rival, Israel Adesanya. In their bout a few months prior at UFC 281, Pereira scored a shocking fifth-round round knockout win to claim the gold.
Jamahal Hill welcomes Alex Pereira to move up to 205lbs if he wins at UFC 287: "I will dominate him"
Cole Shelton - April 7, 2023
Jamahl Hill is open to facing Alex Pereira if the Brazilian decides to move up to light heavyweight. After Hill became the UFC’s light heavyweight champion, Pereira hinted at moving up to face the newly crowned champion. He thought he would have success at 205lbs but of course, he is tabbed to headline UFC 287 in his first title defense as he rematches Israel Adesanya.
UFC champion Jamahal Hill shares footage of a former opponent experiencing police brutality: “Yo this wild asf”
Harry Kettle - April 3, 2023
Jamahal Hill has shared footage of a former opponent of his experiencing police brutality back in 2012. UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has been on quite the journey. From his childhood all the way up to the present day, he’s had to face some real adversity. Now, though, he sits at the top of the mountain as the king of the 205 pound division.
UFC champion Jamahal Hill has no plans of lobbying for better fighter pay like Francis Ngannou: “I’m just building bridges”
Harry Kettle - March 8, 2023
Jamahal Hill has said that fighters will have to “come together” if they want to improve the pay structure in the UFC. For the longest time now, there’s been a lot of talk regarding fighter pay in the UFC. Some have defended it, but the majority of fans and pundits believe that those on the UFC roster deserve more than what they’re getting.
Jiri Prochazka eyeing summer return against Jamahal Hill: "I will be back in full power, I will be the champion"
Josh Evanoff - February 17, 2023
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka is plotting a summer return. ‘Denisa’ has been out of action since his clash with Glover Teixeira at UFC 275 last June. In that headliner in Singapore, the two-light heavyweight contenders put on a show. Trailing on the scorecards heading into the fifth round, Prochazka scored a shocking submission victory.
Jamahal Hill hits back at critics who believe Jiri Prochazka is the legitimate light-heavyweight champion: "My man’s barely beat Glover"
Josh Evanoff - February 2, 2023
UFC light-heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill doesn’t want to hear any talk about Jiri Prochazka. ‘Sweet Dreams’ is fresh off his showdown with Glover Teixeira at UFC 283 last month. Despite heading into the Brazilian’s home country, Hill dominated. He wound up winning the bout via a lopsided unanimous decision, becoming champion in the process.
Jamahal Hill eyeing future superfight with Jon Jones at heavyweight: "It's never stopped crossing my mind"
Josh Evanoff - January 31, 2023
UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill is eyeing a future superfight with Jon Jones. ‘Sweet Dreams’ is fresh off his showdown with Glover Teixeira at UFC 283 earlier this month. Despite heading into the Brazilian’s home country, Hill dominated in his first title shot. He wound up claiming the vacant 205-pound gold by a lopsided unanimous decision.