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Rising contender Jamahal Hill happy to see Glover Teixeira rewarded with UFC gold

Jamahal Hill doesn’t shy away from the mic, but has nothing but respect for newly crowned light heavyweight champ Glover Teixeira.

[autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] doesn’t shy away from the mic, but has nothing but respect for [autotag]Glover Teixeira[/autotag].

Teixeira (33-7 MMA, 16-5 UFC), 42, became the oldest first-time UFC champion in history when he submitted Jan Blachowicz at UFC 267 in October. Hill is a light heavyweight contender on the rise, and although he wants what Teixeira has, he has the utmost respect for the new champ.

Not only did Teixeira make history, but he showed great resolve throughout his career by turning a rough two-year patch (2016-2018) into a six-fight winning streak, en route to winning the title.

“I’m 100 percent a fan,” Hill told MMA Junkie Radio. “I think it was great, I’m happy for Glover Teixeira, I’m happy that he won. That’s a guy that’s been around the game and my man is 42 years old. He’s been paying his dues in the game and it’s good to see somebody like that rewarded with that exclamation point in his legacy, a championship. It looks like he’s not willing to give it up, he’s ready to fight for it and that’s nice because you got a lot of takers want to come take what you got. I’m one of them.”

Hill (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) will look to rebound from his first-career loss to Paul Craig when he meets Jimmy Crute (12-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) at UFC on ESPN 31 on Dec. 4. The event takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas with a main card that airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPN+.

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Jamahal Hill confident he has best hands in the UFC: There’s nobody that I haven’t been able to touch at will

When debating the best boxer in the UFC, Jamahal Hill wants his name thrown in the hat.

When debating the best boxer in the UFC, [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] wants his name thrown in the hat.

Hill’s lone loss came in his last outing when he dislocated his arm against Paul Craig at UFC 263 in what was deemed a TKO loss. Hill (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) was caught in a triangle armbar and fought hard to get out, but Craig would not let go. His arm was dislocated and Craig kept raining strikes until the referee intervened and stopped the fight.

Prior to that, “Sweet Dreams” was able to live up to his nickname when he sparked Ovince Saint Preux and he has no doubt that he can stand and trade with anyone in the sport.

Say what u want to but hands down I will never be out boxed in the UFC they will shoot for dear life everytime

— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) November 17, 2021

“That’s across the board,” Hill told MMA Junkie Radio on being the best boxer. “I’ve seen everybody and it’s just what I do, the work I put in, and the things that I know I’m able to do. There are guys that I’m impressed by, there are guys that I learn from. I’m also willing to adapt, I’m also willing to switch things up, change things up. I can change my game up in many different ways, especially when it comes to throwing hands. There’s never been anybody that I haven’t been able to touch at will and there’s never been anybody that just lit me up. I’ve never been lit up before.”

Hill’s confidence hasn’t wavered after suffering his first career defeat. The 30-year-old is looking to pick up right where he left off when he faces Jimmy Crute (12-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) at UFC on ESPN 31 on Dec. 4.

“I think a win here just puts me right back on track,” Hill said. “Right back to where we were before the last result and COVID and everything else that came along with this year. Just get back on track, get back to winning ways and just keep building.”

He continued, “Hopefully me headlining some of these pay-per-views. Bigger bag, bigger check. I’m trying to get up there. I’m just outside the top 10. A win over Jimmy Crute, I’m probably knocking inside the top 10 and just build from there. Everything is going to come, we just gotta stay focused on what we got, what we can control, and that’s winning and dominating.”

Check out the full interview with Hill in the video below.

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‘That would be tough to turn down’: Paul Felder names two scenarios to bring him out of retirement

Paul Felder is content with his decision to retire, but admits there are two things that could potentially change his mind.

[autotag]Paul Felder[/autotag] is content with his decision to retire, but admits there are two things that could potentially change his mind.

Felder (17-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC), who officially hung up his gloves in May, isn’t having second thoughts about competing again, he said. However, he would consider a pair of specific scenarios.

The longtime lightweight contender and current UFC color commentator no longer thinks about title runs or climbing up the ranks. He is open to coming back for a large payday, though, or perhaps a fight on home soil.

“There’s like two scenarios,” Felder told MMA Junkie Radio. “Obviously the ‘money fight. For some reason if Conor (McGregor) just hates my guts again and wants to fight me, OK sure. I’ll throw on the old MMA gloves to get back in there to change my life and teach him a lesson, but other than that, no. The other one was – Sean Brady actually texted me the other day and he’s like, ‘Would you come back out of retirement for a fight at the Wells Fargo with all of us?’

“Now we’ve got eight Philly guys or at least close to it (in the UFC). (Andre) Petroski, the Daukaus brothers, Jeremiah Wells, (Pat) Sabatini, Brady, Bill Algeo is from the Pennsylvania area, right outside of Philly. That would be tough to turn down, but I don’t know when they’re coming back to the Wells Fargo and who would I fight – I don’t know.”

With his current involvement in the broadcast booth, Felder said he’s happy with the opportunities he has outside of fighting and his ability to chase after his other passions, such as training and participating in triathlons.

“It’s one of the reasons I was able to retire early,” Felder said. “I have five more fights at least physically in me, I just – it’s not there in the fire, it’s not in the belly anymore, so it was time. It’s been a great four years, and I feel like I’m just getting started with that and getting back to the acting eventually a little more as well hopefully.”

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MMA Junkie Radio #3212: Guests Paul Felder, Mike Afromowitz

Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.

On Episode 3,212, the boys welcome in guests [autotag]Paul Felder[/autotag], who discusses his career as a broadcaster, and. Mike Afromowitz, who talks about his role with Combate Americas. Additionally, they discuss the latest headlines in the sport, including Conor McGregor’s chances at a title shot, Colby Covington, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Jon Jones and much more.

Stream or download this and all episodes of MMA Junkie Radio over at OmnyStudio. You can also catch it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more. A new episode of the podcast is released every Monday and Thursday.

MMA Junkie Radio #3211: UFC Fight Night 198 recap, Cody Durden’s comments

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.

On Episode 3,211, the boys recap the action at UFC Fight Night 198, including what should come next for Miesha Tate, and the impact of Cody Durden’s comments – and what the UFC should do in similar situations.

MMA Junkie Radio #3210: Guest Duke Roufus, UFC Fight Night 198 preview, more

Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.

On Episode 3,210, the boys welcome in guest Duke Roufus, who is getting ready to corner Sergio Pettis in his first Bellator bantamweight title defense. They also look ahead to Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 198 card; break down the scrapped Leon Edwards vs. Jorge Masvidal fight; discuss Anthony Smith’s comments about Conor McGregor; and much more.

MMA Junkie Radio #3209: UFC Fight Night 197, Bellator 271 recaps and more

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.

On Episode 3,209, the fellas look back at UFC Fight Night 197 and Max Holloway’s “Fight of the Night” win over Yair Rodriguez, which also became a solid contender for “Fight of the Year.” They also discussed Cris Cyborg’s latest dominant title defense at Bellator 271 and wondered if she can be the best women’s fighter in history without a win over Amanda Nunes. And they looked back at the other biggest fights on both cards.

MMA Junkie Radio #3208: Bellator 271 and UFC Fight Night 197 preview, guest Elias Theodorou

Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.

On Episode 3,208, the guys previewed another buys weekend with Bellator 271 and UFC Fight Night 197, as well as addressing the latest headlines in the sport. Additionally, [autotag]Elias Theodorou[/autotag], who will compete in the U.S. as the first athlete to utilize a medical exemption for cannabis.

MMA Junkie Radio at Joint Base Langley-Eustis: A weekend with the troops

Dan Henderson, Ricardo Lamas, “King Mo,” Luis Palomino, and Erick Nicksick joined George and “Goze” on the military base in Virginia,

Thursday is an important day for Americans as we celebrate Veterans Day. Every year we honor those men and women who have served our country across the five military branches.

One week ago, Goze and I traveled to Virginia to visit troops. This was our eighth military morale trip overall and our seventh to Joint Base Langley-Eustis. JBLE is actually two bases: Langley Air Base (Air Force) and Fort Eustis (Army). Though we spent most of our time on Fort Eustis, we did drop by Langley Air Base, too.

On each of our trips, we’ve taken many MMA fighters/notables. This trip’s guest list: Dan Henderson, Muhammed Lawal, Ricardo Lamas, Luis Palomino, and Xtreme Couture coach Eric Nicksick.

Here’s a recap of our trip …

MMA Junkie Radio #3207: UFC 268 recap, Bellator 270 results, more

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.

On Episode 3,207, the guys recapped a busy weekend that included a blockbuster UFC 268 event, as well as Bellator 270 in Ireland, discussing the fallout from both cards and what should come next for the weekend’s featured combatants.