Jamahal Hill is ready for a fresh start.
The former UFC light heavyweight champion revealed that he is moving up to heavyweight and already has a dream opponent in mind for his divisional debut: rising contender Josh Hokit.
Hill Eyes Heavyweight Gold
Hill said the move has been in the works for months as he focused on adding size and strength. On his Youtube channel, he admitted that the opportunity to become a two-division champion was too good to ignore.
“I’m gonna go ahead and say it now: I’m going to Heavyweight.”
“It’s been something I’ve been working on now for a few months, putting on the necessary weight and putting on the muscle and everything like that to move up.”
“Yeah, wouldn’t it be better if I came back and won the Heavyweight title? I think double champ is better than two-time champ. I like the way it sounds.”
Hokit Tops Hill’s Wishlist
Hill didn’t hesitate when asked who he wants to face first at heavyweight, naming one of the division’s hottest contenders.
“As far as Hokit goes, that’s what I want.”
“But yeah, 100 percent, Josh Hokit is a fight I want as my Heavyweight debut. Why not? Former UFC champion, come on. Come get some.”
Hill has not competed since his loss to Khalil Rountree Jr. and is currently riding a three-fight losing streak.
Meanwhile, Hokit came off a great 10-winning streak, including a win against Derrick Lewis in the UFC Freedom 250. After undergoing knee surgery, he is targeting a return in late 2026, potentially at Madison Square Garden.