Why Is Jamahal Hill Called Sweet Dreams?

Last Modified Jun 9, 2025 07:11 GMT
UFC 300: Pereira v Hill
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Jamahal Hill, the first fighter to become a UFC champion from Dana White’s Contender Series, holds a record of 12 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no-contest (12-2-0 (1NC)). Born on May 19 in the year 1991, Hill stands 6 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 205 lbs, with a reach of 79 inches. Famous for his exceptional striking skills, he has secured victory through knockouts on seven occasions and through judges' decisions five times.

At UFC 283 on January 21, 2023, Hill defeated Glover Teixeira to become the UFC light heavyweight champion. Unfortunately, on July 14, 2023, Hill announced that he had sustained an injury necessitating an extended period of recovery. As a result, he made the selfless decision to vacate the UFC Light Heavyweight title. Hill’s only losses in professional MMA were against Paul Craig at UFC 263, against Alex Pereira at UFC 300, and against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311.

Jamahal Hill Nickname

Jamahal Hill is nicknamed "Sweet Dreams". In his first amateur fight in 2010, he was doing paperwork and needed a name for the fight. When he couldn't come up with one, Beyoncé's "Sweet Dreams" was playing over the radio. A fellow fighter suggested the name based on the title of the song, and Hill went with it. He has had the name ever since.

Also Read: What type of fighter is Jamahal Hill?

FAQs On Jamahal Hill

A. Jamahal Hill is nicknamed ‘Sweet Dreams.’

A. Jamahal Hill’s nickname ‘Sweet Dreams’ was inspired by Beyonce’s song of the same name.

A. Jamahal Hill is from Chicago, Illinois.

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

A. Jamahal Hill’s next fight is scheduled against Khalil Rountree Jr.

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