The 31-year-old American mixed martial artist competes in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is currently the UFC light heavyweight champion.
Jamahal Hill faced Glover Teixeira at UFC 283: Texeira vs. Hill on January 21, 2023, and won the vacant UFC light heavyweight title via unanimous decision. The event took place at Jeunesse Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Jamahal Hill attended Rogers High School in Michigan and did his higher studies at Davenport University, where he played football and basketball. He notably placed football up to the semi-pro level.
Hill started his professional MMA career in 2017 with KnockOut Promotions, where he compiled a four-fight win streak. He was on a five-fight win streak when he received an opportunity to compete on Dana White's Contender Series 21 on July 23, 3019.
Jamahal Hill broke onto the scene with a dominant performance on Dana White's Contender Series 21 against Alexander Poppeck. He won via TKO to earn a UFC contract.
Hill made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos on January 25, 2020, against Darko Stosic. Hill won the fight via unanimous decision.
His second octagon appearance came on UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns on May 30, 2020, against Klidson Abreu. Hill's knockout win on the night was overturned after he tested positive for marijuana.
'Sweet Dreams' then took on former title challenger Ovince Saint Preux at UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori on December 5, 2020. Jamahal Hill won the fight via TKO in the second round.
At UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori II, Paul Craig handed Hill the first career loss. The fight took place on June 12, 2021, at Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, United States.
At UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo, Hill returned to winning ways as he knocked out Jimmy Crute in the first round. The fight took place on December 4, 2021, at UFC APEX, Las Vegas, United States.
In his first main event, at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill, 'Sweet Dreams' knocked out Johnny Walker in the first round. The event took place on February 19, 2022, at UFC APEX, Las Vegas, United States.
Hill finished Thiago Santos at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill on August 6, 2022, winning via TKO.
Jamahal Hill, for his last fight at UFC 283 against Glover Teixeira, won the UFC light heavyweight championship via unanimous decision. The fight took place on January 21, 2023, in Brazil.
Jamahal Hill's first-round knockout against Johnny Walker remains one of the best knockouts of 2022. He earned a Performance of the Night bonus for his efforts.
Jamahal Hill has only lost to Paul Craig in the UFC so far.
Jamahal Hill has had eight fights in the UFC so far.
Jamahal Hill is currently the champion of the UFC light heavyweight division.
*Last updated on January 26, 2023.
