Jamahal "Sweet Dreams" Hill, born on May 19, 1991, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American mixed martial artist who is a former champion in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan, at 12 and attended Rogers High School in Wyoming, Michigan. At first, Hill pursued basketball at Davenport University, but he eventually transitioned to mixed martial arts in 2017, quickly carving out a name for himself. Hill began his professional MMA career with a 5–0 record, primarily fighting under the KnockOut Promotions banner. In his fourth professional bout, he secured a victory over future UFC fighter Dequan Townsend. His impressive resume earned him an opportunity on Dana White's Contender Series in 2019, where he defeated Alexander Poppeck via second-round ground and pound, securing a UFC contract.
Standing at 6 feet 4 inches with a reach of 79 inches, Hill is known for his elite striking and heavy hands. He holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and trains with Black Lion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Throughout his career, Hill has achieved notable victories, including a win over former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Glover Teixeira at UFC 283 in January 2023, where he claimed the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. In April 2024, Hill faced Alex Pereira at UFC 300 but suffered a knockout loss. Demonstrating resilience, he is scheduled to return to the octagon against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311 on January 19, 2025, aiming to reclaim his position atop the light heavyweight division.
Jamahal Hill Record
Heading into UFC 311 on January 18, 2025, Jamahal "Sweet Dreams" Hill holds a professional record of 12 wins, two losses, and one no-contest (12-2-0, 1NC). Of his wins, seven have come via knockouts and five times by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Loss | 12–2 (1) | Alex Pereira | KO (punches) | UFC 300 | April 13, 2024 | 1 | 3:14 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 12–1 (1) | Glover Teixeira | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 283 | January 21, 2023 | 5 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Win | 11–1 (1) | Thiago Santos | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill | August 6, 2022 | 4 | 2:31 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 10–1 (1) | Johnny Walker | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill | February 19, 2022 | 1 | 2:55 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 9–1 (1) | Jimmy Crute | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo | December 4, 2021 | 1 | 0:48 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 8–1 (1) | Paul Craig | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC 263 | June 12, 2021 | 1 | 1:59 | Glendale, Arizona, United States |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1 | 5:00 | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States |
| Win | 4–0 | Dequan Townsend | Decision (unanimous) | KnockOut Promotions 62 | June 30, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States |
| 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 |
| Win | 1–0 | Alex Davidson | Decision (unanimous) | KnockOut Promotions 58 | September 30, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States |
Jamahal Hill UFC Record
Jamahal Hill made his first walk to the UFC octagon for the first time in 2020 with an undefeated record of seven wins and no losses (6-0-0). Hill has fought nine times in the UFC. Out of those, he has five wins, two losses, and one no-contest, making his record 5-2-0 (1NC).
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FAQs on Jamahal Hill
A. Jamahal Hill maintains an MMA record of 12 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no-contest.
A. Jamahal Hill holds a UFC record of 6 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no-contest.
A. Jamahal Hill is 33 years old as of January 2025.
A. Jamahal Hill hails from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
A. Jamahal Hill currently competes in the light heavyweight division and weighs 205 lbs.
