It would appear light heavyweight standout Jamahal Hill foresaw issues in the main event at UFC Vegas 21. The event topped by Belal Muhammad and Leon Edwards dominated headlines as fans were unsure if the Englishman could perform to his abilities after…
It would appear light heavyweight standout Jamahal Hill foresaw issues in the main event at UFC Vegas 21. The event topped by Belal Muhammad and Leon Edwards dominated headlines as fans were unsure if the Englishman could perform to his abilities after a nasty bout with COVID-19. While much attention was given to Edwards about […]
Last year, Jamahal Hill stated that he did not feel the UFC was promoting him properly. Tonight, he finds himself in his first main event with the opportunity to sell himself to the world. The following article is presented to you in its original, unaltered form, courtesy of The MMA News Archives. [ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY…
Last year, Jamahal Hill stated that he did not feel the UFC was promoting him properly. Tonight, he finds himself in his first main event with the opportunity to sell himself to the world.
The following article is presented to you in its original, unaltered form, courtesy of The MMA News Archives.
[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY 31, 2021, 9:34 PM]
Headline: Jamahal Hill: UFC Not Promoting Me Like They Have Others
UFC light heavyweight Jamahal Hill does not think the UFC is documenting his ascent the way they have done others before him.
Khamzat Chimaev. Sean O’Malley. Maycee Barber. Mike Perry. Johnny Walker. These are just a few names who were considered “hype trains” shortly after their arrival in the UFC. There have been many others who have been given the red-carpet rollout to announce their disruptive arrival, sometimes prematurely, other times right on schedule, but rising UFC lightweight Jamahal Hill is still awaiting the same premium treatment after the hot start to his UFC career.
The Contender Series graduate is 2-0 in the UFC (would be 3-0 if not for a marijuana-related no-contest), with one win being against contentious gatekeeper Ovince Saint Preux in December. Before and after being one of the select few to finish Saint Preux, Hill believes that the UFC has not given him the same love as some others who have shown high promise.
“Here’s how I look at it: I see how the attention of how they shine the spotlight on certain things fighters do,” Hill recently told MMA Junkie Radio. “Things like that and that turn people up and blow them up and get the attention of the whole MMA world, that hasn’t happened to me. Even with the win over ‘OSP,’ that didn’t happen for me.
“And so the ‘OSP’ fight, I didn’t, I wasn’t promoted at all. I’ve seen this video, ‘prospects to watch,’ and I wasn’t even on that, co-main event and undefeated. You know what I mean? Little things like that. The spotlight isn’t shining on me like it is on other people. Which is cool. You know what I mean? ‘Cause at the end of the day, what I can do, my abilities, you can’t ignore it.”
Although Jamahal Hill feels he has been shorted on the hype, he has been given his respect by the UFC rankings committee, with the 29-year-old making the list at #15 following his win over Saint Preux. Hill is now set to face Paul Craig, who is placed one spot above him at #14. Perhaps Hill will be keeping tabs on how he is being promoted in the build-up to the fight, but he will surely look to build on the hype in his next performance with a skill set that makes the job of the UFC marketing team a lot easier.
Do you agree with Jamahal Hill? Has he been underhyped by the UFC?
In a long awaited change in policy, the UFC have deemed that athletes who test positive for carboxy-THC will no longer face suspensions or fines (H/T MMA Junkie). Carboxy-THC is the ingredient in marijuana that has led to huge amounts of controversy within MMA. Nick Diaz was notoriously handed a 5 year suspension in 2015, […]
In a long awaited change in policy, the UFC have deemed that athletes who test positive for carboxy-THC will no longer face suspensions or fines (H/T MMA Junkie). Carboxy-THC is the ingredient in marijuana that has led to huge amounts of controversy within MMA. Nick Diaz was notoriously handed a 5 year suspension in 2015, for testing postive following his fight against Anderson Silva.
More recently UFC fighters such as Jamahal Hill have had their wins overturned, whilst Tim Elliot and Luis Pena have been fined percentages of their fight purses. Hill was quick to react to the news, with the undefeated prospect looking to get his win back.
However the change in policy has not had a positive impact on all fighters. Niko Price has revealed that there has been no change to his suspension, following his draw with Donald Cerrone.
Angela Hill stated that she believes the new policy should serve as an example to the state athletic commissions as well.
Other fighters such as Lauren Murphy, Louis Smolka and Randy Costa have also voiced their approval of move away from the archaic doping policy.
Ovince Saint Preux vs. Jamahal Hill ended up being an interesting co-main event. The two fighters met in a light heavyweight bout on Saturday night (December 5, 2020) at the UFC Fight Night event from the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. T…
Ovince Saint Preux vs. Jamahal Hill ended up being an interesting co-main event. The two fighters met in a light heavyweight bout on Saturday night (December 5, 2020) at the UFC Fight Night event from the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first round was solid boxing with a mixture of leg kicks. […]
In the UFC Vegas 16 co-main event we have something of a crossroads fight. A long-time contender at 205lbs Ovince St Preux takes on undefeated prospect Jamahal Hill who will look to add a big name to his perfect record. Who’ll win? Let’s find out… Round 1: Ovince St Preux is trying to implement his […]
In the UFC Vegas 16 co-main event we have something of a crossroads fight. A long-time contender at 205lbs Ovince St Preux takes on undefeated prospect Jamahal Hill who will look to add a big name to his perfect record. Who’ll win? Let’s find out…
Round 1: Ovince St Preux is trying to implement his kicking game early but is not having much success. Jamahal Hill is looking to time the veteran as he comes in and is throwing heavy punches. OSP takes a kick to the cup but fights on. Hill backs OSP to the fence and fires off a one-two – the cleanest strikes of the fight. Another clash sends St Preux tumbling across the Octagon. He seems fine and Hill is taking his time right now. OSP lands a nice body kick. Another kick goes low on Hill who makes a small complaint before fighting on. St Preux rattles off two low kicks. Both of them get a big reaction for Hill who is knocked off balance. As we enter the final minute of round one OSP is really starting to enjoy some success with his low leg kicks. They clinch up in the middle before Hill pushes the fight against the fence. OSP threatens with a choke to force the separation and both men swing to the finish in round one.
Round 2: Hill is aggressive at the start of round two but it is OSP who lands the first significant strikes of round two. Both men go to the body before Hill lands upstairs. Hill loses his gumshield, we have a very brief break in the action. Back underway and Hill lands a big bomb over the top. He’s got OSP up against the fence and is following up with vicious punches. St Preux manages to clinch up. Hill quickly jumps on him again. He’s going all out for the finish and gets it in emphatic fashion.
OFFICIAL RESULT: Jamahal Hill def. Ovince St Preux via TKO in round two
4 UFC fighters have been suspended for testing positive for banned substances. 3 of the suspended fighters tested positive tests for marijuana and a 4th for amphetamines. According to a report from ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, Jamahal Hill, Tim Elliott,…
4 UFC fighters have been suspended for testing positive for banned substances. 3 of the suspended fighters tested positive tests for marijuana and a 4th for amphetamines. According to a report from ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, Jamahal Hill, Tim Elliott, and Luis Pena have been suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Thursday for testing […]