In a combat sports universe where precision, grit, determination, and strength are tested to the limits, Jamahal Hill has had a fabulous run as a professional mixed martial artist ever since stepping inside the ring for the first time. He didn’t take much to climb the ladder of success and be at the top of his division in the elite professional mixed martial arts promotion, the UFC, where he reigned as the promotion’s light heavyweight champion. Jamahal Hill had a fascination with combat sports from his early years. Initially immersed in basketball, he transitioned to professional mixed martial arts and pursued a career in it. Hill made his professional debut as a mixed martial artist in 2017 and clocked a record of 5 wins and 0 losses before appearing at Dana White’s Contender Series 21. He defeated Alexander Poppeck via a third-round TKO in the bout. The win earned him a UFC contract and cleared the deck for him to compete at the highest level in the global promotion. Jamahal Hill registered victories over names like Ovince Saint Preux, Johnny Walker, and Thiago Santos while competing in the light heavyweight division in the UFC.
Owing to his unmatched success, Jamahal Hill earned an opportunity for the light heavyweight title against the then-champion, Glover Teixeira, at UFC 283. The duo fought through the five rounds of their bout, and the fight was decided on the judge’s scorecard, which adjudged Hill the winner by a unanimous decision. Jamahal Hill couldn’t defend his title, as a few months later, he suffered an injury, forcing him to vacate his title.
Jamahal Hill Losses
In his professional mixed martial arts career, Jamahal Hill has only been defeated thrice. The first loss came against Paul Craig, the next one against Alex Pereira, and the most recent one against Jiri Prochazka.
Jamahal Hill Vs. Paul Craig
Jamahal Hill squared off against Paul Craig at UFC 263 on June 12, 2021. Craig dispatched him in the first round by shutting his lights off with a first-round TKO with a flurry of punches and elbows to win the bout. The defeat is Hill’s first and only professional loss as of March 2024.
Jamahal Hill vs. Alex Pereira
At UFC 300 on April 13, 2024, Jamahal Hill faced Alex Pereira in the octagon. Pereira swiftly ended the match in the first round with a devastating knockout from a left hand. This fight marked the 2nd loss of Jamahal Hill's career.
Jamahal Hill vs. Jiri Prochazka
At UFC 311 on January 18, 2025, Jamahal Hill lost against Jiri "BJP" Prochazka via a third-round KO. This fight marked his second loss in a row.
Jamahal Hill MMA Record
Jamahal Hill has a professional mixed martial arts record of 12 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no-contest to his credit as of June 9, 2025. He has secured 7 victories by knockout, 5 by decision. Similarly, Hill has suffered all his losses via a knockout.
| 15 matches | 12 wins | 3 loss |
| By knockout | 7 | 3 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
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FAQs on Jamahal Hill
A. He has a record of 12 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no-contest as of June 9, 2025.
A. He has seven victories by knockout to his credit.
A. He is 34 years old.
A. Paul Craig at UFC 263, Alex Pereira at UFC 300, and Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311.
A. Jamahal Hill weighs 205 lb (light heavyweight).
