Jamahal Hill gives ‘no excuses’ against Jiri Prochazka after facing heat for previous losses
Former UFC 205-pound champ Jamahal Hill shrugs off losing third round TKO to Jiri Prochazka with reserve, makes 'no excuse' for it.
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Jamahal Hill accepts third-round TKO loss to Jiri Prochazka with grace (Source: IMAGO/X)
The announcement for the fourth and fifth UFC PPV offerings has fans clamoring for high-octane clashes/rivalries for 2025. However, 2024 was quite a year with title upsets, electric knockouts, and the like. UFC light heavyweight star Jamahal Hill came out strong, not accepting his title loss at UFC 300. This time though, he gives his UFC 311 opponent, Jiri Prochazka, his props after his loss.
Ahead of the fight, “BJP” didn’t hold back and said Hill did not show much skill at UFC 300. Prochazka defeated him via third-round TKO at UFC 311. This time, Hill gave credit to the Czech fighter, but relayed that a former champion like himself should have received the chance to go out on his shield. The former champion concluded with an opposite mindset to his UFC 300 loss.
I would have liked to go out on my shield if he’s gonna put me out. That, ah, it is what it is. At that point. I know what I signed up for. Absolutely no, uh, excuse.
Jamahal Hill on his Official YT channel via the ‘Champ Chat Podcast’ (@ChampChatPodcast)
Jamhal Hill was the UFC 205-pound champ who never lost the stake to his gold. However, he sustained an injury during UFC 290 fight week and had to relinquish the strap. Hence, “Sweet Dreams” was dreaming to get back what was once his.
The UFC 300 PPV event headliner played a spoiler; Hill took umbrage with Alex Pereira after his first-round TKO loss last April. The American fighter refuted that loss saying “Poatan” banked on a referee pause to hit him illegally.
Jamahal Hill shares his thoughts on his loss to Jiri Prochazka:
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) February 22, 2025
“Shoutout to Jiri. He made great adjustments, he looked really good…
Absolutely no excuses… ultimately I just came up short.”
🎥 @JamahalH #UFC #MMApic.twitter.com/ISeCAgEFJF
After which, Jamhal Hill and his usual disposition kept going on the downside. Title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. gave Pereira a run for his money at UFC 307 and doused that Hill could be the next test. The latter gave a hard pass and dismissed Rountree as well. With Jiri Prochazka though, it’s different; he even dapped up with the “Samurai” after their matchup.
Jamahal Hill was all class in the face of another loss post-UFC 311
Jamahal Hill has taken up a ‘villain’ persona ever since winning the light heavyweight title in 2023. He used this side to promote his UFC 300 fight against ‘Poatan.’ Sometime later, ‘Sweet Dreams’ and Pereira had a minor altercation at the UFC PI (Las Vegas) that narrowly escaped from turning ugly. He doused tough challenges to Rountree, top contender Magomed Ankalaev, and others.
The UFC 311 PPV event did not favor Hill; he’s 12-3 MMA, and 6-3 UFC right now. The 33-year-old had made his intentions of rematching Pereira very clear. Pereira holds no ill will and even said he’d consider it. After this significant slump and with “Poatan” holding the belt, it’s tough.
However, his war against Jiri Prochazka was kind-of an enrichment and clarity that the fighter was lacking with so many rivalries. Hill even hopped on to his socials (IG; @sweet_dreams_jhill) to pen a message to Prochazka; the duo hung out at a Los Angeles bar after their title scrapper at UFC 311.
First of congratulations to @jirkaprochazka you made great adjustments and gave me a hell of a fight!!! I want to thank everybody that reached out with love and support I truly appreciate you all!!! My fire has never burned hotter or brighter for my future and growth!! Fighting against the elite of the elite is an honor and blessing that I don’t take for granted and yes it comes with some hard lessons.
Jamahal Hill via IG
Hill has lost all three of his pro career fights to stoppage defeat. Right now, he’s also facing the first consecutive series of skids in his career. However, the American light heavyweight is a proper ‘big name’ at 205, and means to get back the title someday.
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