Tag: Jamahal Hill

UFC on ESPN 19 results: Jamahal Hill overwhelms Ovince Saint Preux for TKO win

Rising star Jamahal Hill picked up his biggest career win at UFC on ESPN 19.

[autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] keeps climbing the UFC light heavyweight ladder.

The rising prospect picked up arguably biggest win of his career Saturday night, stopping longtime contender [autotag]Ovince Saint Preux[/autotag] in the co-main event of UFC on ESPN 19. The official stoppage came at the 3:37 mark of round two.

Hill (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) appeared to be in control from wire to wire. The 29-year-old appeared to connect on most of his shots in round one. Saint Preux (25-15 MMA, 13-10 UFC) had some good kicks to the body and legs, but Hill seemed to connect more often and causing most of the damage.

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In the second round, Saint Preux wasn’t able to get going and Hill appeared to have his range dialed in.

“Sweet Dreams” turned up his output and cracked Saint Preux with many shots. OSP looks hurt in the first flurry, but managed to survive. The second wave, which came seconds later, overwhelmed Saint Preux and stunned him.

Looking wobbly against the cage, Saint Preux did his best to fight back but he was taking too much damage and referee Jason Herzog had no option but to stop the fight. Saint Preux was standing but clearly hurt. He didn’t protest the stoppage.

With this result, Hill stays undefeated in his MMA career and is 2-0 since joining the UFC after earning a contract on Dana White Contender Series in fall of 2019.

Entering UFC on ESPN 19, Saint Preux was ranked 15th in the UFC’s official light heavyweight rankings. The Haitian fighter is 2-4 in his past six UFC bouts. He’s been unable to put together consecutive wins since 2017.

UFC on ESPN 19 went down at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card aired on ESPN2 and ESPN+.

Up to the minute UFC on ESPN 19 results:

  • Jamahal Hill def. Ovince Saint Preux via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:37
  • Gabriel Benitez def. Justin Jaynes via TKO (knee, punches) – Round 1, 4:06
  • Roman Dolidze def. John Allan via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Jordan Leavitt def. Matt Wiman via knockout (slam) – Round 1, 0:22
  • Louis Smolka def. Jose Quinonez via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:15
  • Ilia Topuria def. Damon Jackson via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:38
  • Jake Collier def. Gian Villante via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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Jamahal Hill rips ‘dumb as (expletive)’ result change for marijuana before UFC on ESPN 19

Jamahal Hill had some strong words for Nevada’s marijuana testing policies after a recent win was taken away ahead of UFC on ESPN 19.

[autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] spoke to the media on Thursday ahead of UFC on ESPN 19.

Hill (7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) discussed his light heavyweight co-main event against Ovince Saint Preux (25-14 MMA, 13-9 UFC), his frustration with the Nevada Athletic Commission overturning his most recent result because of a marijuana test, where he fits into the top of the 205-pound division, and more.

In regards to the positive marijuana test that saw his first-round knockout win over Klidson Abreu at UFC on ESPN 9 in May overturned to a no contest, Hill thinks the commission is wasting resources by testing for the drug and insisted he never used in-competition.

“I think it’s (expletive) stupid,” Hill said. “I think it’s dumb as hell. I think everything I’ve had to deal with as a result of that is dumb as (expletive). I really think they need to focus energy on things that actually matter and not goofy (expletive) like that.”

Watch Hill’s complete virtual media day interview below.

UFC on ESPN 19 takes place Saturday at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card airs on ESPN2 and streams on ESPN+.

Ovince Saint Preux vs. Jamahal Hill added to UFC event on Dec. 5

A light heavyweight fight has been added to the UFC’s Dec. 5 card.

A light heavyweight fight has been added to the UFC’s first event in December 2020.

Longtime 205-pound staple [autotag]Ovince Saint Preux[/autotag] returns to action Dec. 5 against Dana White’s Contender Series alumnus [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag]. The event is expected to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Multiple sources recently informed MMA Junkie of the fight but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Cageside Press was the first to report the news.

Saint Preux (25-14 MMA, 15-10 UFC) picked up a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus in his most recent fight after knocking out Alonzo Menifield. The victory was Saint Preux’s return to both the win column and the light heavyweight division after a heavyweight split decision loss to Ben Rothwell in May.

Hill (8-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) has won both of his UFC appearances to date after punching his ticket into the UFC on DWCS, Season 3 in 2019. After defeating Darko Stosic in his debut, Hill finished Klidson Abreu with strikes in 1:51 in May.

Update: Shortly after the news of the booking surfaced, Saint Preux announced on Twitter he’s signed a new contract with the UFC in addition to his bout agreement.

With the addition, the Dec. 5 lineup includes:

  • Jack Hermansson vs. Darren Till
  • Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cody Stamann
  • Bethe Correia vs. Yanan Wu
  • Jake Collier vs. Gian Villante
  • Maryna Moroz vs. Taila Santos
  • Cody Durden vs. Jimmy Flick
  • John Allan vs. Roman Dolidze
  • Jamahal Hill vs. Ovince Saint Preux

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Luis Pena, Tim Elliott among four UFC fighters suspended for positive drug tests

Jamahal Hill, Tim Elliott, Luis Pena and Deron Winn have been suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission for positive drug tests.

Four UFC fighters have been given suspensions at the latest Nevada Athletic Commission hearing.

On Thursday, the NAC suspended and fined [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag], [autotag]Tim Elliott[/autotag] and [autotag]Luis Pena[/autotag] for testing positive for cannabis, while [autotag]Deron Winn[/autotag] was suspended for testing positive for amphetamines.

Elliott (16-11-1 MMA, 5-9 UFC) and Pena (8-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) each were suspended four and a half months and fined 15 percent of the fight purses from their corresponding bouts. They each received reduced suspensions since they had taken their fights on short notice.

Elliott lost to Brandon Royval on May 30 at UFC on ESPN 9. Pena lost to Khama Worthy on June 27 at UFC on ESPN 12. Both fighters lost by submission.

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Hill (7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) most recently fought at UFC on ESPN 9 on May 30 and picked up a first-round TKO victory over Klidson Abreu. The win over Abreu was overturned to a no contest due to his violation. He also received a six-month suspension and a fine of 15 percent of his fight purse.

Winn (6-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) received a $1,800 fine and a nine-month suspension for his positive test. The American Kickboxing Academy product most recently competed on March 7 where he fell short to Gerald Meerschaert at UFC 248.

All suspensions are retroactive to the date of the failed tests.

Hill and Elliott’s positive tests came from May 30 collections. Pena’s positive test came from a sample collected July 27. Winn’s positive test came March 7.

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Luis Pena, Tim Elliot, Jamahal Hill get temporary suspensions extended by NAC after positive tests for marijuana

NAC extends temporary suspensions for three UFC fighters after positive marijuana tests.

[autotag]Luis Pena[/autotag], [autotag]Tim Elliot[/autotag] and [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] will have to wait a bit longer for resolution on their infractions in Nevada.

The three UFC competitors had their temporary suspensions extended by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday afternoon’s monthly meeting after they all tested positive for marijuana in their respective pre-fight screenings. All three suspensions will hold until a full disciplinary hearing at the next NAC meeting, expected to take place in September.

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Pena’s (8-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) positive marijuana test came from a urine sample submitted on July 24, prior to his July 27 bout with Khama Worthy at UFC on ESPN 12. He lost via third-round submission.

Elliot’s (16-11-1 MMA, 5-9 UFC) positive test came on May 30 ahead of a flyweight contest against Brandon Royval at UFC on ESPN 9. He took the bout on short notice and lost via submission. Elliot went on to fight one more time, as he took on Ryan Benoit at UFC on ESPN 13 on July 16 in Abu Dhabi. Elliot’s temporary suspension officially kicked in on July 21.

Hill (8-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) also tested positive on May 30 at UFC on ESPN 9, but for a light-heavyweight contest against Klidson Abreu. The 29-year-old won via first round knockout, picking up his second win in the promotion.

It’s unclear at this time if the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, the UFC’s anti-doping partner, will also seek disciplinary action on the positive test.

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UFC’s Jamahal Hill ‘ready for anybody in the world,’ but he’s chill about it

Jamahal Hill wants to help make the light heavyweight division one of the most exciting in the UFC once again, but he’s in no rush.

[autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] wants to help make light heavyweight a marquee division in the UFC again. He’s keen to impress, but he’s also in no rush to get to the top.

The Dana White’s Contender Series graduate remained unbeaten when he stopped Klidson Abreu in the first round this past Saturday at UFC on ESPN 9. Hill (8-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) even got some love from Oscar-winning actress and avid MMA fan Halle Berry, who texted Dana White about his performance.

But while Hill says he’s ready for the division’s elite, he isn’t looking to get fast-tracked at this stage of his career.

“I’m not even really looking at that,” Hill told MMA Junkie Radio. “People keep talking about, ‘Oh, you need to slow down – you’re not ready for Jon Jones.’ Skill-for-skill wise, I’m ready for anybody in the world. I’m going to make that (expletive) clear. I don’t care what nobody says. But at this time, I’m not really even looking at that.

“I’m just trying to get my fights in, establish myself in this game and in this company. Why hurry up and rush up to the top if I’m not going to be paid to be up there at the top? To me, that don’t make no sense, so I’m gonna take my time.”

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After coming out unscathed from his most recent bout, Hill is already eager to get back in the cage and continue building on his momentum.

“I’m already looking at a quick turnaround, trying to get back in there,” Hill said. “I (didn’t take) damage. I made short work of it , and I want some more work.”

Hill might not be looking to fast-track himself to the top, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have big plans for his future. He just wants to build his way up gradually, putting on exciting fights along the way.

“I’m here to make noise,” Hill said. “I’m here to entertain, bring the show and all of that. I’ve got a lot of visions for myself on how we’ll hit the mark and things that I want to leave. I just hope the division is ready and they’re game for it.”

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UFC on ESPN 9 medical suspensions: Two fighters face potential 180-day layoffs

Two fighters face potential lengthy suspensions as a result of their UFC on ESPN 9 fights on Saturday.

Two fighters face potential six-month suspensions as a result of their UFC on ESPN 9 fights Saturday.

The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) handed [autotag]Spike Carlyle[/autotag] and [autotag]Vince Morales[/autotag] potential 180-day terms for injuries sustained in their respective bouts.

UFC headliners [autotag]Tyron Woodley[/autotag] and [autotag]Gilbert Burns[/autotag] were each suspended, with Woodley getting 45 days due to a facial laceration. Burns, who was victorious after a five-round unanimous decision, was handed a potential 30-day suspensions.

MMA Junkie obtained a list of the UFC on ESPN 9 athletes’ medical suspensions from the NAC on Monday. Fighters can return sooner than the duration of their suspension if cleared by a doctor.

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UFC on ESPN 9 took place Saturday at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event simulcasted on ESPN and ESPN+.

The complete list of UFC on ESPN 9 medical suspensions:

  • Gilbert Burns: Suspended 30 days; no contact for 21 days
  • Tyron Woodley: Suspended 45 days or until left eyebrow laceration is cleared by physician; no contact for 30 days
  • [autotag]Augusto Sakai[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days; no contact for 21 days
  • [autotag]Blagoy Ivanov[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days; no contact for 21 days
  • [autotag]Billy Quarantillo[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days; no contact for 21 days
  • Spike Carlyle: Suspended 180 days or until left knee MRI is cleared by an orthopedic physician; no contact for 21 days
  • [autotag]Roosevelt Roberts[/autotag]: No suspension
  • [autotag]Brok Weaver[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days; no contact for 21 days
  • [autotag]Mackenzie Dern[/autotag]: No suspension
  • [autotag]Hannah Cifers[/autotag]: No suspension
  • [autotag]Katlyn Chookagian[/autotag]: No suspension
  • [autotag]Antonina Shevchenko[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days; no contact for 21 days
  • [autotag]Daniel Rodriguez[/autotag]: No suspension
  • [autotag]Gabe Green[/autotag]: No suspension
  • [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag]: No suspension
  • [autotag]Klidson Abreu[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days; no contact for 30 days
  • [autotag]Brandon Royval[/autotag]: No suspension
  • [autotag]Tim Elliott[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days; no contact for 21 days
  • [autotag]Casey Kenney[/autotag]: No suspension
  • [autotag]Louis Smolka[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days; no contact for 21 days
  • [autotag]Chris Gutierrez[/autotag]: No suspension
  • Vince Morales: Suspended 180 days or until right orbital fracture is cleared by opthalmologist with minimum 45-day suspension; no contact for 30 days

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UFC on ESPN 9 salaries: Tyron Woodley, Gilbert Burns top list of highest paydays

UFC on ESPN 9 headliners Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns topped the list of fight night paydays.

The UFC on ESPN 9 headliners were paid as such, respective to the rest of the card.

According to a Nevada State Athletic Commission (NAC) document acquired by MMA Junkie on Monday, former UFC welterweight champion [autotag]Tyron Woodley[/autotag] topped the list of highest earners with a $200,000 paydays, despite his loss to [autotag]Gilbert Burns[/autotag], who earned $164,000.

Two other fighters earned six figures. Co-main event winner [autotag]Augusto Sakai[/autotag] earned $100,000 in a winning effort against [autotag]Blagoy Ivanov[/autotag]. Former UFC women’s flyweight title challenger [autotag]Katlyn Chookagian[/autotag] took home $120,000 for her victory over [autotag]Antonina Shevchenko[/autotag] in the featured prelim bout.

UFC on ESPN 9 took place Saturday at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card and prelims simulcasted on ESPN and ESPN+.

The full list of UFC on ESPN+ 29 salaries included:

  • Gilbert Burns: $164,000 (includes $84,000 win bonus) def. Tyron Woodley: ($200,000)
  • Augusto Sakai: $100,000 (includes $50,000 win bonus) def. Blagoy Ivanov ($60,000)
  • [autotag]Billy Quarantillo[/autotag]: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus) def. [autotag]Spike Carlyle[/autotag]: $12,000
  • [autotag]Roosevelt Roberts[/autotag]: $44,000 (includes $22,000 win bonus) def. [autotag]Brok Weaver[/autotag] $12,000
  • [autotag]Mackenzie Dern[/autotag]: $66,000 (includes $33,000 win bonus) def. [autotag]Hannah Cifers[/autotag]: $25,000
  • Katlyn Chookagian: $120,000 (includes $60,000 win bonus) def. Antonina Shevchenko: $35,000
  • [autotag]Daniel Rodriguez[/autotag]: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus) def. [autotag]Gabriel Green[/autotag]: $12,000
  • [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag]: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus) def. [autotag]Klidson Abreu[/autotag]: $18,000
  • [autotag]Brandon Royval[/autotag]: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus) def. [autotag]Tim Elliott[/autotag]: $31,000
  • [autotag]Casey Kenney[/autotag]: $54,000 (includes $27,000 win bonus) def. [autotag]Louis Smolka[/autotag]: $48,000
  • [autotag]Chris Gutierrez[/autotag]: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. [autotag]Vince Morales[/autotag]: $20,000

The figures do not include deductions for items such as insurance, licenses and taxes. Additionally, the figures do not include money paid by sponsors, including the official UFC on ESPN 9 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay. They also do not include any other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC sometimes pays. They also do not include pay-per-view cuts that some top-level fighters receive.

For example, UFC officials handed out additional $50,000 UFC 249 fight-night bonuses to Burns and Dern for “Performance of the Night,” and Royval and Elliott for “Fight of the Night.”

In other words, the above figures are simply base salaries reported to the commission and do not reflect entire compensation packages for the event.

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5 biggest takeaways from UFC on ESPN 9: Tyron Woodley’s tailspin and a Gilbert Burns title shot

Breaking down the key storylines to come out of UFC on ESPN 9, which saw Gilbert Burns dominate Tyron Woodley in the main event.

What mattered most at UFC on ESPN 9 in Las Vegas? Here are a few post-fight musings …

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1. Can Gilbert Burns slide into a title shot?

[autotag]Gilbert Burns[/autotag] had his breakout moment when he put on a five-round clinic against former longtime UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley. If you weren’t taking him seriously as a contender before, it’s time to correct that now.

Burns called for a title shot against good friend and teammate Kamaru Usman after beating up Woodley, and while his moxy is commendable, he’s not the guy who should be fighting for the belt next. However, that doesn’t mean he won’t be.

Welterweight is in a tricky place right now. There’s some real negotiating issues in getting a Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal title fight over the finish line, and the UFC’s patience is beginning to wear thin. Leon Edwards would seemingly be the next most deserving after Masvidal, but travel restrictions amidst the coronavirus pandemic might rule him out of the equation, too.

That could very much open the door for Burns, who has been nothing short of brilliant in the octagon in recent years. He’s not the obvious No. 1 contender, but the Brazilian could be a benefactor of circumstance after dominating Woodley.

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