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Jamahal Hill, Khalil Rountree
Khalil Rountree

UFC announces stacked UFC Kansas City card including Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree main event

Cole Shelton - February 26, 2025

The UFC will be returning to Kansas City on April 26 and the promotion announced the first few fights including Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree. The Fight Night card will be headlined by the light heavyweight bout between Hill and Rountree. It’s a crucial fight for both men as they are looking to remain in the title conversation.

Jamahal Hill, Jiri Prochazka
Jiri Prochazka

Jamahal Hill wishes the ref let him go out on his "shield" against Jiri Prochazka

Cole Shelton - February 24, 2025

Jamahal Hill wishes the ref let him go out on his shield against Jiri Prochazka. Hill fought Prochazka in a pivotal light heavyweight bout at UFC 311 and it was Prochazka who won by third-round TKO. Hill got dropped twice and the ref stopped it after Prochazka landed some ground and pound.

Jamahal Hill, Alex Pereira
Jamahal Hill

Alex Pereira reacts to Jamahal Hill's knockout loss at UFC 311: "We respect each other"

Josh Evanoff - January 23, 2025

Alex Pereira didn’t enjoy seeing Jamahal Hill’s loss at UFC 311 over the weekend. ‘Sweet Dreams’ returned to the octagon on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Back for the first time since being knocked out by Alex Pereira at UFC 300 last April, Jamahal Hill met Jiri Prochazka. The latter had also suffered a stoppage loss to ‘Poatan’ in his most recent bout, having been knocked out last June on short notice.

Jiri Prochazka, Jamahal Hill
Jiri Prochazka

Jamahal Hill breaks silence following UFC 311 defeat

Harry Kettle - January 21, 2025

UFC fighter Jamahal Hill has broken his social media silence following his loss to Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311. Last weekend, Jamahal Hill fell short against Jiri Prochazka. In what proved to be a really competitive fight, Hill was dropped multiple times before eventually being finished in the third by Prochazka. Despite that, many gave Jamahal credit for the manner in which he conducted himself in the Octagon.

Jamahal Hill, Jiri Prochazka
Jamahal Hill

UFC 311 | Pro fighters make their picks for Jamahal Hill vs Jiri Prochazka

Cole Shelton - January 17, 2025

On the main card of UFC 311, a pivotal light heavyweight bout goes down as Jamahal Hill takes on Jiri Prochazka. Heading into the bout, Hill is a -142 favorite while the former champ is a +112 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro-fighters to get their predictions for the light heavyweight fight. The pros believe Hill will get the job done. But, all the pros expect the fight to end by knockout one way or another.

Jamahal Hill, Alex Pereira
Jamahal Hill

Jamahal Hill expects rematch with Alex Pereira with potential UFC 311 win: "I'm not going backwards"

Josh Evanoff - January 15, 2025

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill believes a rematch with Alex Pereira is on the horizon. ‘Sweet Dreams’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon since his grudge match with ‘Poatan’ last April. In the main event of the historic UFC 300 event, Jamahal Hill was handed a brutal knockout loss by Alex Pereira. However, the former champion later appealed the loss, stating that referee Herb Dean played a massive role in the stoppage.

Michael Bisping Jamahal Hill
Michael Bisping

Michael Bisping comes to Jamahal Hill's defense following UFC PI incident with Alex Pereira

Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 5, 2025

Michael Bisping isn’t as down on Jamahal Hill as others are following a run-in with Alex Pereira. In late 2024, footage surfaced of Hill and Pereira getting into a confrontation inside the UFC Performance Institute. At one point, “Poatan” suggested that he and “Sweet Dreams” fight inside the cage on the spot. Hill declined to take Pereira up on the offer.

Alex Pereira, Jamahal Hill
Jamahal Hill

Jamahal Hill slams Michael Johnson over comments about his recent run-in with Alex Pereira: “You one of the biggest clowns and pussy’s on the roster”

Harry Kettle - January 2, 2025

Jamahal Hill has gone after Michael Johnson for his comments regarding his recent run-in with Alex Pereira. Next weekend, Jamahal Hill will attempt to get back to winning ways. He’ll do so by facing off against Jiri Prochazka, a fellow top light heavyweight contender. Of course, both men are former world champions at 205 pounds, and both had to relinquish the belt due to injury. Another thing they have in common is that they’ve both been knocked out by Alex Pereira.

Jiri Prochazka
Jiri Prochazka

Jiri Prochazka scoffs at banter from Jamahal Hill ahead of UFC 311: 'My actions will talk'

Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 23, 2024

Jiri Prochazka is not concerned with the banter from Jamahal Hill. Prochazka and Hill are scheduled to collide on the UFC 311 card on January 18th. It’s a crucial battle between two former UFC light heavyweight champions. Both men are coming off finishing losses to the current 205-pound ruler Alex Pereira, and are hoping to hold strong in the title picture.

Jamahal Hill
UFC

Jamahal Hill doesn't shy away from negative UFC fans: 'All publicity is good publicity'

Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 19, 2024

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill doesn’t mind any negative narratives surrounding him as long as people are paying attention. Hill has become a polarizing figure to fight fans. Some have criticized Hill for his comments on being knocked out by Alex Pereira. Others believe that the ex-UFC champion is misunderstood. Regardless of how you may feel about him, Hill knows that his name has been in the headlines more than ever before.

Alex Pereira
Jamahal Hill

Alex Pereira downplays UFC PI run-in with Jamahal Hill: 'He should be worried about his next fight'

Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 6, 2024

Alex Pereira refuses to dwell on a recent run-in with Jamahal Hill. Pereira and Hill had a confrontation inside the UFC Performance Institute. At one point, “Poatan” tossed gloves at Hill and challenged him to a fight on the spot. Cooler heads prevailed, but Hill claims “Poatan” escalated things by asking if he’s still sleeping after suffering a KO loss against him back in April.

Alex Pereira, Jamahal Hill
Jamahal Hill

Jamahal Hill details what caused his altercation with Alex Pereira at the UFC PI

Harry Kettle - December 6, 2024

Jamahal Hill has detailed what caused his run-in with Alex Pereira at the UFC PI as tensions continue to grow between them. For a while now, Alex Pereira has ruled as the UFC light heavyweight champion. This year alone, he successfully defended the belt on three occasions – with one of those instances being against Jamahal Hill at UFC 300.

Alex Pereira, Jamahal Hill
Jamahal Hill

WATCH | Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill nearly come to blows in confrontation at UFC PI

Josh Evanoff - December 5, 2024

The bad blood between UFC champion Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill nearly boiled over earlier today. ‘Poatan’ and ‘Sweet Dreams’ have gone back and forth online, and in interviews, for months now. The feud stems from their meeting in the main event of UFC 300 in April. In the build to the contest, the two were largely respectful. However, Alex Pereira admitted post-fight that Jamahal Hill had gotten on his nerves while promoting the fight.

Jamahal Hill
Jamahal Hill

Jamahal Hill explains the difference between his and Jiri Prochazka’s losses to Alex Pereira: “You got dominated, and I got caught”

Harry Kettle - November 29, 2024

Jamahal Hill has attempted to explain the difference between his loss to Alex Pereira and the latter’s wins over Jiri Prochazka. Ever since his loss to Alex Pereira earlier this year, Jamahal Hill has been waiting for the chance to get back in the Octagon. He’s been scheduled to do so on a couple of occasions, only for those encounters to be canceled. Now, the former UFC light heavyweight champion is set to meet another former UFC light heavyweight champion at UFC 311 in the form of Jiri Prochazka.

Jiri Prochazka
Jiri Prochazka

Jiri Prochazka fires shots at Jamahal Hill and Magomed Ankalaev ahead of UFC 311

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 26, 2024

Jiri Prochazka is tired of hearing shade from Jamahal Hill and Magomed Ankalaev. Prochazka and Hill are set to collide in a battle of former world champions at UFC 311 on January 18th. Both men are coming off losses to Alex Pereira and are hoping to get back on the winning track. It’s a pivotal fight in the light heavyweight division, as the winner could find himself in yet another title fight depending on what the champion Alex Pereira’s next fight is and what the outcome will be.

Jamahal Hill
Jiri Prochazka

Jon Jones explains why he’s picking Jamahal Hill to defeat Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311: “I’m a big fan of basic techniques”

Harry Kettle - November 26, 2024

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has explained why he’s picking Jamahal Hill to defeat Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311. For Jamahal Hill, his upcoming fight against Jiri Prochazka is going to be really important. The former UFC light heavyweight champion wants to prove he still belongs at the top of the division in the wake of his one-sided defeat at the hands of Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 300. Of course, given how stacked things are looking at 205 pounds, that’ll be easier said than done.

Jamahal Hill and Magomed Ankalaev
Magomed Ankalaev

Jamahal Hill blasts Magomed Ankalaev for "boring" fight at UFC 308: "That performance sucked"

Cole Shelton - October 29, 2024

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill was not happy with Magomed Ankalaev’s performance at UFC 308. Ankalaev picked up a decision win over Aleksandar Rakic in a rather lackluster fight. Neither man threw many strikes, as Hill called it boring. But, he says the blame is on Ankalaev for making it such a boring fight.

Jamahal Hill throws a punch at Alex Pereira UFC 300
Jamahal Hill

Alex Pereira dismisses Jamahal Hill's criticism about UFC 307 performance: "I'm on a different level than him"

Josh Evanoff - October 17, 2024

UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has responded to Jamahal Hill. ‘Poatan’ is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 307 earlier this month. Back for the first time since knocking out Jiri Prochazka in June, Alex Pereira faced fellow striker Khalil Rountree Jr. Despite ‘The War Horse’ entering the bout as a heavy underdog, he wound up taking an early lead on the scorecards.

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