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Jamahal Hill announces move to heavyweight amid concerns from fans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 5:17 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Jamahal Hill announces move to heavyweight amid concerns from fans

Summary

Jamahal Hill, the former UFC light heavyweight champion, has confirmed his transition to the heavyweight division following three consecutive losses at 205 pounds. Hill mentioned he has been bulking up, weighing around 265 pounds, which has sparked concerns among fans about the future of his career. He acknowledged the need to improve how he takes care of his body and skills. A debut fight at heavyweight has not yet been scheduled.

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By the Numbers

•Jamahal Hill moves up to heavyweight after three losses at light heavyweight.
•He weighs approximately 265 pounds as he bulks up.
•Hill expressed the need for better physical conditioning and skill improvement.
•No timeline for his heavyweight debut has been announced.

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5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Jamahal Hill weight gain has UFC fans concerned about ‘sad’ transition to heavyweight — ‘Career is over’

What they're saying

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Jamahal Hill is moving to heavyweight. The former UFC light heavyweight champion announced the change after posting three straight losses at 205 pounds. That said, it doesn’t appear as though “Sweet Dreams” is following this championship blueprint. Hill posted a video to his Instagram stories that has some fans insisting his “career is over.” Have […]
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