Tag: Jamahal Hill

Despite gruesome optics, Jamahal Hill avoids arm break in UFC 263 defeat: ‘This is part of the game’

The outcome wasn’t ideal, but Jamahal Hill avoided the worst.

UFC 263 didn’t play out the way [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] wanted, but he also avoided the worst-case scenario.

At UFC 263, Hill (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) was lost to [autotag]Paul Craig[/autotag] (15-4-1 MMA, 7-4-1 UFC) after he was caught in a nastily torqued triangle and pummeled with a variety of punches and elbows as his arm flopped around. The injury was graphic in nature and Hill’s arm stayed limp throughout the official decision and as he walked into the locker rooms.

Saturday, Hill’s management SuckerPunch Entertainment informed MMA Junkie that its fighter did not suffer a broken bone, but rather a severe dislocation. Shortly thereafter, UFC president Dana White confirmed as much on the pay-per-view broadcast.

Minutes prior, Hill released a statement on Twitter. Though he didn’t discuss the injury specifics himself, he expressed positivity and determination as he deals with a professional loss for the first time.

“I’m ok!!! To the ppl that support me I love u all!! @PCraigmma thank u for the lesson I will be back and stronger because of it!!! This is part of the game an I will accept it and keep moving forward!!!”

UFC 263 took place Saturday at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The main card streamed on pay-per-view after prelims on ESPN/ESPN+.

UFC 263 results: Paul Craig snaps Jamahal Hill’s arm, pummels him until referee steps in

Jamahal Hill’s arm was flopping around as Paul Craig pummeled away.

A bad-blood matchup ended in a grotesque fashion, which left one fighter with a severely injured arm at UFC 263.

[autotag]Paul Craig[/autotag] and [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] finally got their hands on one another in Saturday’s pay-per-view main card opener. Craig (15-4-1 MMA, 7-4-1 UFC) stopped Hill (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) after he snapped the American’s arm in a triangle and pummeled him with strikes. The stoppage came at 1:59 of Round 1 and was deemed a TKO due to injury.

After a feeling-out process on the feet, the fight hit the mat when Craig pulled guard. Hill escaped a few submission attempts, he was unable to dodge the final triangle. Craig torqued the arm in a nasty direction the back in a normal one. The flopping arm, paired with a series of punches and elbows by Craig, got a big pop out of those in attendance – and ultimately referee Al Guinee stepped in.

The bad blood boiled over on numerous occasions in the lead-up to their fight in interviews and on social media. When the two fighters arrived at the host hotel for UFC 263 fight week, they had to be separated by security and staff.

With the win, Craig has not lost in his most recent five outings with four wins and a draw in that stretch. The victory over Hill is his third in a row and his 13th career win by submission.

Meanwhile, Hill suffers his first professional loss. UFC 263 was only his fourth promotional appearance since his debut in January 2020.

The event took place at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. It aired on ESPN following early prelims on ESPN+ and ahead of the main card on pay-per-view.

Up-to-the-minute UFC 263 results include:

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UFC on ESPN 21 co-main event scrapped after Jamahal Hill forced to withdraw from Paul Craig bout

The UFC on ESPN 21 co-main event between Paul Craig and Jamahal Hill has been scrapped, according to the Scottish light heavyweight.

UFC on ESPN 21 has lost its co-main event.

Scottish light heavyweight [autotag]Paul Craig[/autotag] took to social media Wednesday to announce that his scheduled opponent [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] has been forced out of their bout, which was set to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on March 20. As a result, Craig said, the fight has been canceled.

Craig (14-4-1 MMA, 6-4-1 UFC) shared the news via his Instagram page and revealed that the pair have already agreed to rebook the fight, though “Bearjew” did not disclose the new bout date.

“Fight has been cancelled due to Hill pulling out. Rematch has been agreed. #bearjew#mma #comingforyou #bearjewjitsu#moretimetogetbetter #gutted #ufc#ufcfighter”

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Hill (8-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) had previously announced on Twitter on March 3 that he had tested positive for COVID-19, and would assess how he was recovering before deciding whether to proceed with the bout.

MMA Junkie subsequently confirmed Hill’s withdrawal via a second person, who wished to remain anonymous as the UFC has not officially confirmed the bout’s cancellation.

Undefeated Contender Series graduate Hill is coming off a second-round finish of former interim title challenger Ovince Saint Preux at UFC on ESPN 19 in December.

Craig is currently enjoying his best run of form since joining the UFC in 2016. The Coatbridge native is 3-0-1 in his past four outings and scored a significant win at UFC 255 in November, where he finished former light heavyweight champion Mauricio Rua via second-round TKO.

With the change, the UFC on ESPN 21 lineup now includes:

  • Derek Brunson vs. Kevin Holland
  • Cheyanne Buys vs. Kay Hansen
  • Julia Avila vs. Julija Stoliarenko
  • Max Griffin vs. Song Kenan
  • Gustavo Lopez vs. Adrian Yanez
  • Dricus Du Plessis vs. Trevin Giles
  • Don’Tale Mayes vs. Tai Tuivasa
  • Grant Dawson vs. Leonardo Santos
  • JP Buys vs. Bruno Silva
  • Anthony Birchak vs. Johnny Eduardo
  • Gregor Gillespie vs. Brad Riddell
  • Macy Chiasson vs. Marion Reneau

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MMA Junkie Radio #3123 with guests Beneil Dariush and Jamahal Hill, ‘Fight Island’ preview (noon ET)

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here and will be live on SportsCastr beginning at noon ET.

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here and will be live on SportsCastr beginning at noon ET (9 a.m. PT).

On Episode 3,123, the guys are joined by UFC guests [autotag]Beneil Dariush[/autotag] and [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag]. They’ll also preview Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN 20 event and look back at this past Saturday’s UFC on ABC 1 show. Tune in!

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.

UFC adds Paul Craig vs. Jamahal Hill to March 20 lineup

Paul Craig and Jamahal Hill are rolling. Who will keep his momentum alive March 20?

Light heavyweights are the latest addition to the March 20 UFC event.

[autotag]Paul Craig[/autotag] and [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] will square off at the UFC Fight Night event, which does not currently have a publicly announced location or venue.

Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.

Craig (14-4-1 MMA, 6-4-1 UFC) is currently riding the most successful stretch of his UFC tenure. Since kicking off his UFC career at 3-4, Craig has gone 3-0-1 in his most recent four outings. He most recently competed at UFC 255 in November, when he finished Mauricio Rua by submission due to punches.

Hill (8-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) has yet to lose a professional fight in his MMA career. A Dana White’s Contender Series alumnus, Hill has dominated thus far in his UFC career. Most recently, Hill finished longtime light heavyweight contender Ovince Saint Preux with strikes.

With the addition, the UFC Fight Night on March 20 lineup includes:

  • Derek Brunson vs. Kevin Holland
  • Cheyanne Buys vs. Kay Hansen
  • Julia Avila vs. Julija Stoliarenko
  • Max Griffin vs. Song Kenan
  • Gustavo Lopez vs. Adrian Yanez
  • Dricus Du Plessis vs. Trevin Giles
  • Paul Craig vs. Jamahal Hill

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UFC on ESPN 19 medical suspensions: Jack Hermansson, Jamahal Hill facing six months

Five fighters face potential six-month layoffs following UFC on ESPN 19.

[autotag]Jack Hermansson[/autotag] heads a list of five fighters facing potential six-month suspensions after their respective bouts at UFC on ESPN 19, per commission records.

Hermansson (21-6 MMA, 8-4 UFC), who lost a unanimous decision to short-notice replacement [autotag]Marvin Vettori[/autotag] (16-4-1 MMA, 6-2-1 UFC), was given a 180-day term after suffering a fractured left orbital bone during the night’s main event.

Co-headliner [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC), who picked up his biggest win to date with a second-round finish of [autotag]Ovince Saint Preux[/autotag] (25-15 MMA, 13-10 UFC), requires his left hand to be cleared by a doctor or he may also face a 180-day suspension.

MMA Junkie obtained the full list of medical suspensions from MixedMartialArts.com for UFC on ESPN 19, which took place this past Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Other fighters facing possible six-month medical suspensions include [autotag]John Allan[/autotag], [autotag]Damon Jackson[/autotag], and [autotag]Jake Collier[/autotag].

The full list of UFC on ESPN 19 medical suspensions includes:

  • Jack Hermansson: Suspended 180 days or until fractured left orbital is cleared by a doctor; also suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days.
  • Marvin Vettori: Suspended 45 days or until cut to left eyelid is cleared by a doctor; also suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days.
  • Ovince Saint Preux: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.
  • Jamahal Hill: Needs clearance of left hand with x-ray, otherwise suspended 180 days.
  • [autotag]Gabriel Benitez[/autotag]: Suspended 14 days with 7 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Justin Jaynes[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Roman Dolidze[/autotag]: No suspension.
  • John Allan: Needs clearance of right knee with MRI and right ankle with x-ray, otherwise suspended 180 days. Suspended minimum 30 days with 21 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Matt Wiman[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Jordan Leavitt[/autotag]: No suspension.
  • [autotag]Louis Smolka[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days due to cut on right eyebrow.
  • [autotag]Jose Quinonez[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.
  • [autotag]Ilia Topuria[/autotag]: No suspension.
  • Damon Jackson: Suspended 180 days or until possible nasal fracture is cleared by a doctor; also suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days.
  • [autotag]Gian Villante[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact due to contusions.
  • Jake Collier: Suspended 180 days or until possible non-displaced fracture of left lateral orbital wall is cleared by an ophthalmologist; also suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days.

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UFC on ESPN 19 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Ovince Saint Preux nets most money

UFC on ESPN 19 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that launched after the UFC’s deal with Reebok.

LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 19 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $120,000.

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

UFC on ESPN 19 took place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card aired on ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN+.

The full UFC on ESPN 19 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:

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[autotag]Marvin Vettori[/autotag]: $5,000
def. [autotag]Jack Hermansson[/autotag]: $10,000

[autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag]: $3,500
def. [autotag]Ovince Saint Preux[/autotag]: $20,000

[autotag]Gabriel Benitez[/autotag]: $5,000
def. [autotag]Justin Jaynes[/autotag]: $3,500

[autotag]Roman Dolidze[/autotag]: $3,500
def. [autotag]John Allan[/autotag]: $3,500

[autotag]Louis Smolka[/autotag]: $10,000
def. [autotag]Jose Quinonez[/autotag]: $5,000

[autotag]Jordan Leavitt[/autotag]: $3,500
def. [autotag]Matt Wiman[/autotag]: $15,000

[autotag]Ilia Topuria[/autotag]: $3,500
def. [autotag]Damon Jackson[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Jake Collier[/autotag]: $5,000
def. [autotag]Gian Villante[/autotag]: $20,000

Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Reebok’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $3,500 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,000; 6-10 bouts get $5,000; 11-15 bouts earn $10,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $15,000; and 21 bouts and more get $20,000. Additionally, champions earn $40,000 while title challengers get $30,000.

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.

Full 2020 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:

Year-to-date total: $6,153,000
2019 total: $7,370,500
2018 total: $6,901,000
2017 total: $6,295,000
2016 total: $7,138,000
2015 total: $3,185,000
Program-to-date total: $37,207,500

UFC on ESPN 19’s Jamahal Hill liked Jon Jones’ compliment, but hints not to get too friendly

Jamahal Hill appreciated Jon Jones’ shout out following his big win, but slyly let him know not to get too friendly.

[autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] liked Jon Jones’ shout out, but that won’t change anything.

The rising prospect received praise from the former UFC light heavyweight champion and arguably the greatest fighter in MMA history after Hill stopped [autotag]Ovince Saint Preux[/autotag] in the co-main event of UFC on ESPN 19. The event went down on Saturday night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Hill (9-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) defeated Saint Preux via TKO at the 3:37 mark of the second round.

Jones tweeted that he liked Hill’s style and said he “looked amazing,” among a few other comments. Hill definitely enjoyed getting a thumbs up from an all-time great but also warned Jones not to get too friendly.

“That’s appreciated,” Hill said speaking to reporters at the post-fight news conference. “I respect Jon regardless of anything anybody says about Jon. He’s great; he came in this game and dominated. He lit the way for a lot of people.

“It was that change of the guard from the well-rounded, be able to do everything, as opposed to just tough guys. So I appreciate that, but it don’t change the fact that one day – one day.”

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With the win over Saint Preux, Hill remains undefeated in his MMA career. The 29-year-old is making plenty of noise at light heavyweight since joining the roster late last year following an impressive victory at Dana White’s Contender Series. It’s been a wild ride for Hill, to say the least.

“It’s been a dream come true,” Hill said. “I’ve been wanting to be here for a long time. I’ve worked hard to get here. On the Contender Series, after I got the finish, I was like, ‘All right, just keep it going.’

“Then fighting in Raleigh, I know I didn’t quite get the finish, but I had actually broke my hand a few days before the fight, so I was fighting with my hand injured, not the full power in my hand. Otherwise, I would’ve probably got the job done with a finish there. But it’s just been a roller coaster with the things I’ve had to deal with outside of the cage to the success inside the cage. I just appreciate it all; that’s my story. You have to be grateful for my story however it is, and I’m just ready for what’s next.”

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UFC on ESPN 19: Jamahal Hill post-fight interview

UFC on ESPN 19: Jamahal Hill post-fight interview

UFC on ESPN 19: Jamahal Hill post-fight interview