Hill’s loss to Pereira came by way of a first-round knockout, and since then, he has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the circumstances surrounding the fight. He pointed out that referee Herb Dean allowed Pereira to continue after an initial stoppage, which Hill believes gave Pereira an unfair advantage. This incident has fueled Hill’s desire for a rematch, as he feels he was wronged in the bout.
In a recent post on his X account, Jamahal Hill shared a throwback image of himself wearing UFC gold and captioned it with, “Just to piss some haters off.” He also responded to a post asking fans to name the fighters who make the most excuses, stating, “Yet nobody can name the excuses they are claiming I’m making!!! Y’all are just dick riding haters that want to feel like your on the level of somebody you can’t fw in any aspect of life!!”.
What’s Next for Jamahal Hill?
Despite the backlash, Jamahal Hill remains focused on his career and is scheduled to face former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311 on January 18. This fight will be a crucial step for Hill as he aims to prove himself worthy of another title shot against Pereira.
Hill’s resilience and determination to bounce back from his loss have earned him respect from many fans and fellow fighters. As he prepares for his upcoming fight, the MMA community eagerly awaits to see if “Sweet Dreams” can reclaim his former glory.