Jamahal Hill

Won the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight title over Glover Teixeira at UFC 283 in January 2023, then relinquished it after rupturing his Achilles tendon.

Jamahal Hill won the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in January 2023 by defeating Glover Teixeira, a title earned through combination of reach, power, and durability — though a serious Achilles tendon injury sustained outside competition forced him to vacate the belt before making a single defence. Hill, nicknamed "Sweet Dreams" for his knockout power, won the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in January 2023, defeating Glover Teixeira, before a serious Achilles tendon injury sustained outside competition forced him to vacate the title without making a single defence of the belt. Hill has continued competing at the top of the light heavyweight division following his recovery, renowned for his combination of reach, power, and durability, and remains one of the most respected former champions in one of the UFC's most historically competitive weight classes. Hill has continued to pursue a return to championship contention, and remains one of the most explosive punchers in the UFC's light heavyweight ranks, with many observers believing his best years as a fighter are still ahead of him.

Hill is primarily a striker with exceptional knockout power in his hands, utilizing sharp boxing combinations and precise timing. He possesses excellent hand speed and accuracy, often overwhelming opponents with volume striking and finishing ability. His aggressive style focuses on maintaining pressure and looking for the knockout finish rather than relying on grappling exchanges.

Hill's rapid rise to UFC champion status demonstrated the potential for explosive strikers to quickly ascend the light heavyweight rankings in the modern era.

• UFC Light Heavyweight Champion 2023, vacated due to injury, no defenses made