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Jamahal Hill

Jamahal Hill is a well-known professional mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Currently signed with the UFC, Hill fought in different fight promotions before joining the elite organization. He took off to a promising start as a professional right after starting to compete in the professional circuit. Hill capitalized on his initial momentum and continued it in later matches of his career while establishing himself as a serious contender in the light heavyweight division inside the octagon. He kept demolishing his opponents one after the other while getting close to glory. Jamahal Hill finally got his chance at UFC 283 and made the most of it to turn the result in his favor.

Hill, after registering victories over Ovince Saint Preux, Johnny Walker, and Thiago Santos, locked horns with Glover Teixeira, who was the light heavyweight champion of the UFC at the time, at UFC 283 on January 21, 2023. The duo engaged in a five-round battle. The fight was decided in favor of Hill via a unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the contest 50-44. After getting crowned as the new champion of the light heavyweight division, Jamahal Hill ended up injuring himself a few months later. His injury prompted him to relinquish the title and recuperate. In his absence, Alex Pereira became the new champion by defeating Jiri Prochazka in a vacant light heavyweight title bout at UFC 295. Hill returned to fight Pereira for the title but unfortunately lost via a first-round knockout. He was also defeated in his next fight against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311 via a KO.

Jamahal Hill Nationality

Jamaha Hill is an American national. He was born on May 19, 1991, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He fights out of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, where he moved as a kid aged 12.

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