For under preventing as soon as in 2024, former Final Preventing Championship (UFC) Mild Heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has been within the information rather a lot. Whether or not or not it’s clowned for his run-in with Alex Pereira or being bored by a vicious knockout at UFC 307.
No matter “Candy Desires” does these days appears to get below everybody’s pores and skin, and due to that, the previous champion is okay being a UFC villain.
“Right here’s the factor, bro. If ya’ll wish to speak about me, speak about me, however we’re going to ensure my title stays in the proper place,” Hill informed James Lynch. “UFC 310 simply occurred [two weeks ago]. Who dominated the headlines? You’re feeling me? I fought one time in two years. Who’s dominating the headlines? Each time [fans] see my face, they arrive operating to my remark part to speak about me. Who resides in whose head rent-free? Any publicity is nice publicity.”
There are ranges to being a UFC villain. Is Hill on Josh Koscheck’s stage? Hell no. He’s not even on prime douchebag Michael Bisping’s stage. Nonetheless, he may be attending to the purpose of a Colby Covington, which is wild as a result of Hill was a fan favourite earlier than this 12 months.
To cite Harvey Dent, “You both die a hero, otherwise you stay lengthy sufficient to see your self turn out to be the villain.”
The previous 205 lb champion returns to motion at UFC 311 in Jan. 2025 towards Jiri Prochazka in what he believes is a No. 1 contender struggle for him.
