Jamahal Hill is already having fun with making ready to maneuver to a brand new division.
The previous UFC mild heavyweight champion not too long ago introduced plans to maneuver to heavyweight after shedding three fights at 205 kilos. Hill has struggled with losses and accidents since defeating Glover Teixeira to win the vacant UFC title in 2023, however he is trying to make a contemporary begin towards the promotion’s largest and greatest title.
Hill is well-known for voicing his opinions and backbiting his rivals, and on Thursday he launched a video on social media trolling a possible opponent. Watch the clip under.
Hill opens with an elite eye and back-of-the-head protection, clearly harking back to interim heavyweight champion Cyril Gane, who has not too long ago been criticized for bending the principles in his bouts with Tom Aspinall and Alex Pereira. He additionally stands on a chair so as to add a number of inches to his top, which can be a reference to quite a lot of towering heavyweights equivalent to Alexander Volkov and Tarison Teixeira.
The clip additionally exhibits Hill throwing up a double hen and delivering a D-Technology X groin chop, maybe in mockery of controversial heavyweight contender Josh Hokit.
Hill has not fought since shedding a unanimous resolution to Khalil Rountree Jr. in June 2025. He’s aiming to make his heavyweight debut in late 2026 or early 2027.
