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Personal Information
| Full Name | Jamahal Hill |
| Date of Birth | May 19, 1991 |
| Age | 33 Years |
| Nationality | American |
| Weight | 205 lbs |
| Nickname | Sweet Dreams |
| Championship Held | Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion |
| Weight Class | Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 79 in |
| Career Stats | 12-2-0, 1NC |
| Status | Active |
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Jamahal Hill : A Brief Biography
Jamahal Hill, born May 19, 1991, in Chicago, Illinois, is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's light heavyweight division. Known by his nickname "Sweet Dreams," Hill is recognized for his striking prowess and knockout power. He trains at Black Lion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Hill began his professional MMA career in 2017 and quickly made a name for himself with a series of impressive victories. In 2019, he earned a UFC contract through Dana White's Contender Series by defeating Alexander Poppeck via second-round ground and pound.
As of January 2025, he is ranked #3 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings.
| Name | Jamahal Alexander Hill |
| Age | 33 |
| DOB | May 19, 1991 |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | MMA Fighter |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lbs |
Early Life and Career
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's Career in UFC
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 and 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 knocked out Jimmy Crute in the first round, returning to winning ways. 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 at UFC 283 squared off against Glover Teixeira and won the UFC light heavyweight championship via unanimous decision. The fight took place on January 21, 2023, in Brazil. However, he later relinquished the belt due to an injury. On his return, he locked horns with Teixeira's disciple, Alex Pereira, and lost the bout via a first-round knockout.
Jamahal Hill Record
| 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 | R5 | 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 | Miami, Florida, 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 Social Media
Jamahal Hill has social media accounts on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter). Hill's Instagram page is filled with posts of his training montages, fight promotions, physique updates, sponsorship endorsements, and family. He boasts an impressive follower count of over 363,000 on Instagram and over 109,000 on X.
Jamahal Hill's Most Popular Fight
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill
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 vs. Glover Teixeira
FAQs on Jamahal Hill
A. Jamahal Hill has only lost to Alex Pereira and Paul Craig in the UFC.
A. Jamahal Hill is 33 years old as of January 2025.
A. As of January 9, 2025, Jamahal Hill has fought nine times in the UFC.
A. Jamahal Hill is currently ranked #3 in the UFC light heavyweight division.
