Former UFC champion Jamahal Hill moves to heavyweight

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill announced on Tuesday that he is moving to the heavyweight division, seeking a fresh start after a series of setbacks in his previous weight class. The 35-year-old fighter, known as "Sweet Dreams," revealed his plans on his YouTube channel and podcast, stating he has been preparing for the move for several months by adding weight and muscle.

Hill, who has not competed since a unanimous decision loss to Khalil Rountree in June 2025, is currently on a three-fight losing streak. His skid includes a first-round knockout loss to then-champion Alex Pereira at UFC 300 and a defeat to Jiri Prochazka. Hill captured the vacant light heavyweight title with a five-round victory over Glover Teixeira at UFC 283 in January 2023 but was forced to relinquish the belt after suffering an Achilles tendon injury. He has also been sidelined recently by a knee injury.

In his announcement, Hill expressed his ambition to become a two-division champion, arguing that winning the heavyweight title would mean more than reclaiming the light heavyweight belt. He specifically called out fast-rising heavyweight contender Josh Hokit as his desired opponent for...