UFC light heavyweight contender Jamahal Hill has revealed what he learned when he stood face to face with upcoming opponent Glover Teixeira for the first time. This week, the MMA leader is back on Brazilian soil ahead of its first pay-per-view event of…
UFC light heavyweight contender Jamahal Hill has revealed what he learned when he stood face to face with upcoming opponent Glover Teixeira for the first time. This week, the MMA leader is back on Brazilian soil ahead of its first pay-per-view event of 2023, UFC 283. In the main event, Hill and Teixeira will look…
The UFC 283 main event and co-main event fighters came face-to-face for the first time during fight week on Wednesday. The first UFC pay-per-view card of 2023 is set for this Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, BR. UFC 283 will feature a flyweight tetralogy be…
The UFC 283 main event and co-main event fighters came face-to-face for the first time during fight week on Wednesday. The first UFC pay-per-view card of 2023 is set for this Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, BR. UFC 283 will feature a flyweight tetralogy between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno, along with a light heavyweight…
Jamahal Hill is not counting out a potential fight with Ji?í Procházka. Hill is scheduled to face Glover Teixeira for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 283. He spoke with the media about who’d he like to fight next if he walks out as champion on Saturday night. He said he’s currently focused […]
Jamahal Hill is not counting out a potential fight with Ji?í Procházka.
Hill is scheduled to face Glover Teixeira for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 283. He spoke with the media about who’d he like to fight next if he walks out as champion on Saturday night. He said he’s currently focused on Teixeira but he’s been calling for a fight with Procházka ‘for years’.
“It’s not a secret, I’ve been calling for Jiri [Procházka] for years. I’ve been wanting Ji?í for years,” Hill said. “Even kind of listening to Glover [Teixeira] talk this week and he references back to Ji?í. I want that fight.”
Jamahal Hill Willing to Wait for Injured Ji?í Procházka
When asked if he’d wait for Prochazka to return from injury, Hill said it all relies on the time frame.
“It depends on how long. He said he could be back as early as six months [in the] Summer. I’ll wait for that or next man up. It’s next man up.”
In November, Procházka was forced to vacate his UFC light heavyweight title after suffering a shoulder injury. UFC President Dana White called it ‘the worst shoulder injury’ that doctors had ever seen.
The injury prompted the UFC to cancel a Procházka-Teixeira title rematch and book Magomed Ankalaev versus Jan Blachowicz for the vacant title at UFC 282. The fight ended in a split draw with no clear winner or champion. During the post-fight press conference, White announced that Hill and Teixeira were scheduled for a title fight at UFC 283.
Hill will compete in his first UFC title fight in enemy territory on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. If he wins, he will become the first “Dana White’s Contender Series” Alumni to win a UFC championship.
Last month, Procházka provided a medical update surrounding his shoulder injury. During an appearance on The MMA Hour, he predicted that he’ll be ready for a return in the next six months.
UFC 283 will feature a matchup between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill to determine the next UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. The event will also potentially have the final showdown between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo for the flyweight title…
UFC 283 will feature a matchup between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill to determine the next UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. The event will also potentially have the final showdown between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo for the flyweight title. The UFC Light Heavyweight Championship has remained in limbo since Ji?í Procházka vacated the title on…
It appears that UFC light heavyweight fighter Jamahal Hill’s presence on social media may be set to decrease. Hill, the #7-ranked man in the 205-pound division, has marked himself as one of the more active fighters on platforms like Twitter. But …
It appears that UFC light heavyweight fighter Jamahal Hill’s presence on social media may be set to decrease. Hill, the #7-ranked man in the 205-pound division, has marked himself as one of the more active fighters on platforms like Twitter. But following a recent “roast session,” that could be about to change. Earlier this week,…
Scottish-born MMA fighter ‘Bearjew’ Paul Craig recently discussed the upcoming UFC light heavyweight championship showdown. At UFC 283, on January 21, Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill will battle for the vacant throne. UFC light heavyweight Paul Craig has some perspective as he has faced one of these men in the past. In 2021, Craig defeated […]
Scottish-born MMA fighter ‘Bearjew’ Paul Craig recently discussed the upcoming UFC light heavyweight championship showdown. At UFC 283, on January 21, Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill will battle for the vacant throne.
UFC light heavyweight Paul Craig has some perspective as he has faced one of these men in the past. In 2021, Craig defeated ‘Sweet Dreams’ Hill via Submission which caused a brutal dislocated shoulder. MMA veteran Glover Teixeira is a top-ranked light heavyweight and the former champion of the division.
Paul Craig talks about the UFC 283 main event
On breaking down the UFC 283’s headlining fight, Paul Craig spoke with James Lynch and said:
“[Glover’s] still got the strength, that Jiu-Jitsu that’s probably got Jamahal Hill a little bit worried about it. But what Jamahal Hill has got that death touch. He just touches people and they fall asleep. So I believe that’s what it’s going to be.”
Most recently, Glover Teixeira was in an unforgettable five-round war against Ji?í Procházka while Hill is on a three-fight knockout win streak. Craig continues:
“Glover has obviously taken some huge shots and he’s weathered the storm. But I believe Hill’s just got this death touch.”
Paul Craig will also be competing at UFC 283 in Brazil. The Scottish grappling specialist is booked against dangerous Brazilian Johnny Walker. On his upcoming fight, ‘Bearjew’ predicts:
“I think when he feels the power in my hands and in my legs, then he is going to be blown away … as most people are … I don’t think Johnny Walker is ready for what I’ve got.”