“LHW Belt Got the Drake Curse”: After Career Halting Injury Forces UFC Champ to Forfeit Title, Jamahal Hill’s Painful Confession Leaves UFC Fans Gutted

The fans were anticipating for Jamahal Hill to take on former champion Jiří Procházka for his first title defense this year. However, he suffered an injury recently and as a result, had to relinquish the title. UFC fans were not happy to hear the news of ‘Sweet Dreams’ unexpected injury. Hill was on a roll when he became the UFC light heavyweight champion. He has only one loss in his MMA record and has defeated contenders like Johnny Walker, Thiago Santos, and the recently retired Glover Teixeira. Unfortunately, in a recent video he posted on his YouTube channel, Hill announced that he will be giving up his championship anticipating a long injury layoff.

Jamahal Hill said, “Unfortunately, we’re gonna have to wait a little bit longer [for the Prochazka fight].” He added, “I have unfortunately suffered an injury. I have ruptured my Achilles.” ‘Sweet Dreams’ was visibly upset when he broke the news. However, as a professional, he also understands that the show must go on.

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The 32-year-old stated that he will be vacating the light heavyweight belt for the division to have an active champion. He further added, “This is not an easy video to make. I like to be transparent and I like to keep it real. If I had my choice, would I like to give up the belt? No, I wouldn’t. You gotta be consistent. I understand it’s the business.” Fans of the UFC star also shared their messages of disappointment following the announcement.

Fans “gutted” for Jamahal Hill getting injured

The UFC fans were not happy to hear ‘Sweet Dreams’ getting injured without even defending his title. One fan believed that the UFC light heavyweight title has the ‘Drake Curse’. Another fan mentioned how he also had an Achilles injury, claiming that it’s not easy to recover from it. He wished that Jamahal Hill gets well soon. Here are some of the reactions from fans.

• Jon vacated, Jiri had to vacate and now Jamal? LHW belt got the drake curse
• Man I tore my Achilles and it’s been 2 surgeries and over 2 years still have to walk with a cane. Hope your recovery ain’t as bad as mine champ. 1 love get well
• F***. A ruptured achilles is no joke. Poor lad. Get well soon champ. Gutted for you
• Actually the worst division in ufc
• Since Bones defend the belt in 2018 there have been no successful HW title defenses.
• Smh I don’t get why they just don’t throw up an interim for light heavyweight until sweet dreams back and clear
• almost cried watching the vid
• wow. heal up champ

Achilles injuries generally take about four to six months for complete recovery. In addition to that timeline, they also require physical therapy if an athlete plans to recover quicker. However, Jamahal Hill mentioned that he has been assured by the UFC that he will get a title shot. We will have to wait and see if that happens when he comes back 100 percent fit.

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