Jamahal Alexander Hill[4] (/dʒəˈmɑːl/; born May 19, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist.
After passing on a basketball career at Davenport University, Hill started competing in professional mixed martial arts in 2017.
[6] Hill started his professional career in 2017 with a 5–0 record, four of the five fights coming under the KnockOut Promotions banner.
[13] At the weigh-ins, former interim UFC Light Heavyweight Championship challenger Ovince Saint Preux weighed in at 207.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the light heavyweight non-title fight limit.
The bout proceeded at a catchweight and Saint Preux was fined 20% of his individual purse, which went to Hill.
[19] Hill was scheduled to face Jimmy Crute on October 2, 2021 UFC Fight Night 193.
[29] Hill was scheduled to face Anthony Smith on March 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 221.
[31][32] He won the bout and title via unanimous decision, and in the process became the first Dana White's Contender Series alumn to win a UFC championship.
[34] On July 14, 2023, Hill announced via his YouTube page that he had ruptured his Achilles tendon playing a fighter basketball game during UFC International Fight Week, and that he would be relinquishing the UFC Light Heavyweight title.
[38] However, Rountree was forced to withdraw from the event due to taking a banned substance,[39] and was replaced by Carlos Ulberg.