Jamahal Hill

Jamahal Alexander Hill [1](born May 19, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of December 8, 2020, he is #15 in the UFC Light Heavyweight rankings.[4]

Jamahal Hill
BornJamahal Alexander Hill[1]
(1991-05-19) May 19, 1991
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Other namesSweet Dreams
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Reach79 in (201 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
TeamBlack Lion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins8
By knockout4
By submission1
By decision3
Losses0
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Hill moved to Grand Rapids when he was 12. He graduated from Rogers High School in Wyoming, Michigan. After passing on a basketball career at Davenport University, Hill started competing in professional mixed martial arts in 2017.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his career in 2017, Hill started his professional career 5-0, four of the five fights coming under the KnockOut Promotions banner. In just his fourth professional fight Hill defeated future UFC fighter Dequan Townsend despite Townsend having twenty-six pro appearances prior to that bout.[6]

Hill then received the call to appear on season 3 of Dana White's Contender Series back in 2019, where Hill defeated opponent Alexander Poppeck via second-round ground and pound, earning his UFC contract.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Hill made his UFC debut against Darko Stošić on January 25 2020 at UFC Fight Night 166.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Hill faced Klidson Abreu on May 30, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns.[10] He initially won the fight via technical knockout in the first round, but the fight was later overturned on September 3 because Hill tested positive for marijuana.[11] He was suspended six months and fined 15% of his fight purse.[11]

Hill faced Ovince Saint Preux on December 5, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 19.[12] At the weigh-ins, former interim UFC Light Heavyweight Championship challenger Ovince Saint Preux weighed in at 207.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the light heavyweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and Saint Preux was fined 20% of his individual purse, which went to Hill.[13] Hill won the fight via second round TKO.[14]

Hill is scheduled to face Paul Craig on March 20, 2021 UFC Fight Night 188.[15]

Championships and accomplishments
  • KnockOut Promotions
    • KOP Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)[16]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
9 matches 8 wins 0 losses
By knockout 4 0
By submission 1 0
By decision 3 0
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 8–0 (1) Ovince Saint Preux TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori December 5, 2020 2 3:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (207.5 lb) bout; Saint Preux missed weight.
NC 7–0 (1) Klidson Abreu NC (overturned) UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns May 30, 2020 1 1:51 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Originally a TKO (knee to the body and punches) win for Hill; overturned after he tested positive for marijuana.
Win 7–0 Darko Stošić Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos January 25, 2020 3 5:00 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Win 6–0 Alexander Poppeck TKO (punches and elbows) Dana White's Contender Series 21 July 23, 2019 3 0:22 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 5–0 William Vincent TKO (retirement) Lights Out Championship 2 February 16, 2019 3 5:00 Miami, Florida, United States Catchweight (225 lb) bout.
Win 4–0 Dequan Townsend Decision (unanimous) KnockOut Promotions 62 June 30, 2018 5 5:00 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Won the KOP Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 3–0 William Vincent Decision (unanimous) KnockOut Promotions 61 April 21, 2018 3 5:00 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Win 2–0 Mike Johnson TKO (punches) KnockOut Promotions 59 December 16, 2017 1 4:45 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Win 1–0 Alex Davidson Submission KnockOut Promotions 58 September 30, 2017 3 5:00 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Catchweight (215 lb) bout.

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See also

References
  1. Mixed martial arts show results Date: December 5, 2020
  2. "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
  3. "Jamahal Hill | UFC". UFC.com. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  4. "Rankings | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  5. Joe Aulisio (2019-07-23). "Grand Rapids fighter earns UFC contract". woodtv. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  6. Ivan Surlina (2020-12-05). "UFC Vegas 16: Jamahal Hill is the fighter to watch". fansided. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
  7. Cruz, Guilherme (2019-07-23). "Contender Series results: Three fighters earn UFC deals". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  8. "Curtis Blaydes To Battle Junior Dos Santos At UFC Raleigh". UFC. Retrieved 2019-11-14.
  9. Anderson, Jay (2020-01-25). "UFC Raleigh Results: Jamahal Hill Picks Apart Darko Stosic, Wins Debut". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
  10. Staff (2020-05-04). "A light heavyweight bout between Jamahal Hill and Klidson Abreu is set for UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns". theringreport.com. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
  11. Marc Raimondi (September 3, 2020). "Four UFC fighters suspended, fined for positive drug tests". ESPN. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  12. Nolan King (2020-10-21). "Ovince Saint Preux vs. Jamahal Hill added to UFC event on Dec. 5". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
  13. Staff (2020-12-04). "UFC on ESPN 19 weigh-in results: One fighter heavy, but 11 fights official". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
  14. Anderson, Jay (2020-12-05). "UFC Vegas 16 Results: Jamahal Hill Endures Leg Kick Attack, Stops OSP". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
  15. Nolan King (2021-01-15). "UFC adds Paul Craig vs. Jamahal Hill to March 20 lineup". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  16. "Dequan Townsend vs. Jamahal Hill". tapology. 2020-03-05. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
  17. Sherdog.com. "Jamahal Hill". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
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