When did Jamahal Hill start training?

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Jamahal Hill

Jamahal Hill, the first Dana White's Contender Series alum to become a UFC champion, boasts an impressive record of 12 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no-contest, as of June 9, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1991, Hill stands tall at 6 feet 4 inches and fights at a weight of 205 lbs.

Hill reached the apex of his career at UFC 283 in January 2023, defeating Glover Teixeira to claim the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Sadly, in July 2023, an injury forced him to vacate the title. Hill's only professional MMA losses came against Paul Craig, Alex Pereira, and Jiri Prochazka.

Age Jamahal Hill Started MMA Training

Jamahal Hill started MMA training in January 2010, when he was just 19 years old. Jamahal Hill and his coach Chad Pomeroy first met in January 2010 when Hill noticed a flyer offering 30 free days of mixed martial arts training outside a gym, which led him to start his journey in the sport.

Is Jamahal Hill in UFC 4?

Yes, Jamahal Hill is a playable character in UFC 4. The former champ is a 4-star-rated fighter in the game who was added after he won the title at UFC 283 in January 2023.

What is Jamahal Hill’s UFC record?

Jamahal Hill holds a UFC record of six wins, two losses, and one no-contest in 9 outings (6-3-0 (1NC)). Hill’s only loss was against Paul Craig at UFC 263 by a TKO via an arm injury.

ResultRecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocation
Loss12–3 (1)Jiří ProcházkaTKO (punches)UFC 311January 18, 202533:01Inglewood, California, United States
Loss12–2 (1)Alex PereiraKO (punches)UFC 300April 13, 202413:14Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–1 (1)Glover TeixeiraDecision (unanimous)UFC 283January 21, 202355:00Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win11–1 (1)Thiago SantosTKO (punches and elbows)UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. HillAugust 6, 202242:31Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–1 (1)Johnny WalkerKO (punch)UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. HillFebruary 19, 202212:55Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–1 (1)Jimmy CruteKO (punches)UFC on ESPN: Font vs. AldoDecember 4, 202110:48Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss8–1 (1)Paul CraigTKO (elbows and punches)UFC 263June 12, 202111:59Glendale, Arizona, United States
Win8–0 (1)Ovince Saint PreuxTKO (punches)UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. VettoriDecember 5, 202023:37Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
NC7–0 (1)Klidson AbreuNC (overturned)UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. BurnsMay 30, 202011:51Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–0Darko StošićDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos SantosJanuary 25, 202035:00Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

FAQs On Jamahal Hill

A. Jamahal Hill began training in MMA at 19 years old.

A. Jamahal Hill is coached by Chad Pomeroy.

A. ‘Sweet Dreams’ maintains a UFC record of 6 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no-contest.

A. Jamahal Hill hails from Chicago, Illinois.

A. Jamahal Hill maintains a record of 12 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no-contest (12-3-0 (1NC)).

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