'Son of Poatan' reveals move to heavyweight and sets his sights on a UFC fight against Josh Hokit.

Alex Poatán causes Jamahal hill after victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

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Jamahal hill He plans to move up to the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) and already has a target in mind. Currently struggling in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg), the former champion is looking to turn his career around and sees the most dangerous weight class in the UFC as a great opportunity. Among his potential opponents, 'Sweet Dreams' has expressed interest in facing... Josh Hokit, who recently gained prominence by adopting a provocative stance.

In a statement published on his YouTube channel, the American confirmed that the change in weight class is already underway. According to him, the decision has been in the works for several months, focusing on the weight gain and muscle development necessary to compete in the heavyweight division.

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“Breaking News. I’m going to say it officially. I’m going to move to heavyweight. This is something I’ve been working on for a few months. Putting on the necessary weight and putting on the muscle and everything else to make the change,” he said. Jamahal hill.

Hill also highlighted his ambition to win titles in different divisions, indicating that he intends to become a double champion in the UFC. Furthermore, he reinforced his desire to face Hokit, pointing to the fight as a priority in this new phase of his career.

“I think Double Champ is better than 2x Champ. I like the way it sounds. And as for Hokit, that’s what I want. That’s exactly the fight I want,” concluded the former champion.

Jamahal Hill faces negative streak and is experiencing the worst phase of his career

Jamahal hill was knocked out by Alex Poatán No. UFC 300 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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Signed by the UFC after standing out in the Contender Series, Jamahal hill began his career in the organization with great impact. The American accumulated five victories, four by knockout, and only one defeat in his first matches. His performance led him to a title fight against Glover Teixeira, in which he defeated the Brazilian by unanimous decision and won the light heavyweight title (up to 93kg).

However, months after winning the title, Hill had to relinquish the belt due to an Achilles tendon injury. Upon his return, in UFC 300He tried to reclaim the title, but it ended brutally. knocked out by Alex Poatán. Since then, the bad phase has intensified: Hill returned to the octagon on two more occasions, being knocked out by Jiri Prochazka and dominated by Khalil rountree, accumulating three consecutive defeats.