Jamahal Hill posts video trolling potential heavyweight rivals
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Jamahal Hill is preparing to transition to the heavyweight division, releasing a video that mocks potential opponents. The former UFC light heavyweight champion is looking to make a fresh start after a three-fight losing streak at 205 pounds. In the video, Hill references interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane and uses props to humorously exaggerate his height, while also delivering playful jabs at heavyweight contender Josh Hokit. Hill last fought in June 2025, losing to Khalil Rountree Jr., and is targeting a heavyweight debut in late 2026 or early 2027.
- •Jamahal Hill announced plans to move to heavyweight.
- •Hill has not fought since a June 2025 loss to Khalil Rountree Jr.
- •The video trolls rivals and references interim champion Ciryl Gane.
- •Hill aims for a heavyweight debut by late 2026 or early 2027.
- •He seeks a new start after struggling at light heavyweight.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Video: Jamahal Hill trolls potential opponents ahead of heavyweight move
- 5:00 PMMMA Fighting — Video: Jamahal Hill trolls potential opponents ahead of heavyweight move
"Jamahal Hill is already having fun as he prepares to jump to a new division. The former UFC light heavyweight champion recently announced his plans to move to heavyweight on the heels of a three-fight losing skid at 205 pounds. Since defeating Glover Teixeira for a vacant UFC title in 2023, Hill has struggled with losses and injuries, and seeks a new start against the biggest and best in the promotion. Hill is well-known for voicing his opinions and throwing shade at his rivals and he released a video on social media trolling his potential opponents Thursday. Watch the clip below. View this post on Instagram Hill opens by showing elite eye and back-of-the-head defense, an obvious nod to interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane, who has recently been criticized for bending the rules in fights against Tom Aspinall and Alex Pereira. He also stands up on a stool to add a few inches to his height, which could be a reference to any number of towering heavyweights including Alexander Volkov and Tallison Teixeira. The clip also features Hill throwing up the double birds and delivering a D-Generation X crotch chop, possibly a lampooning of controversial heavyweight contender Josh Hokit. Hill has not fought since losing a unanimous decision to Khalil Rountree Jr. in June 2025. He is targeting late 2026 or early 2027 for his heavyweight debut.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 5:00 PMVideo: Jamahal Hill trolls potential opponents ahead of heavyweight move
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- MMA FightingJul 2, 2026, 5:00 PMVideo: Jamahal Hill trolls potential opponents ahead of heavyweight move
Jamahal Hill is already having fun as he prepares to jump to a new division. The former UFC light heavyweight champion recently announced his plans to move to heavyweight on the heels of a three-fight losing skid at 205 pounds. Since defeating Glover Teixeira for a vacant UFC title in 2023, Hill has struggled with losses and injuries, and seeks a new start against the biggest and best in the promotion. Hill is well-known for voicing his opinions and throwing shade at his rivals and he released a video on social media trolling his potential opponents Thursday. Watch the clip below. View this post on Instagram Hill opens by showing elite eye and back-of-the-head defense, an obvious nod to interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane, who has recently been criticized for bending the rules in fights against Tom Aspinall and Alex Pereira. He also stands up on a stool to add a few inches to his height, which could be a reference to any number of towering heavyweights including Alexander Volkov and Tallison Teixeira. The clip also features Hill throwing up the double birds and delivering a D-Generation X crotch chop, possibly a lampooning of controversial heavyweight contender Josh Hokit. Hill has not fought since losing a unanimous decision to Khalil Rountree Jr. in June 2025. He is targeting late 2026 or early 2027 for his heavyweight debut.
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