We’ve got some more info on the alleged assault involving Jamahal Hill. This incident happened last month in Michigan.
According to a police report, MMAFighting.com was the first to get their hands on it. The report involves the former UFC light heavyweight champ and his brother, James. The issue? An agreement Hill had with his brother’s wife. She was supposed to clean his vacant house for $300.
But things got complicated. The disagreement spiraled into “other family matters.” James accused Jamahal of not texting his daughter on Thanksgiving. He also accused him of “being disrespectful to women and abandoning his own daughter.”
Things got heated. Jamahal allegedly took off his shirt, got in James’ face, and punched him.
But it didn’t end there. James got back up, and his wife tried to intervene. According to the police report, Jamahal “reached around James’ wife and punched James in the face once again causing him to fall and become dazed.” The report also mentions that James lost a tooth during the dispute and his face was significantly swollen.
An unidentified witness was there when it all went down. Jamahal’s kids were in the room, but the fighter didn’t touch his brother’s wife when he allegedly threw the second punch. Jamahal was reportedly taken into custody without further incident.
Over the weekend, the UFC veteran had a few words to share. He released a brief statement on his YouTube channel.
He said, “There’s been a lot of reports out today about the situation that happened when I was back home in Michigan, visiting for the holidays.” He added, “I will just say this, at this time it is an open case. I’ve been advised not to speak on it, which I know not to speak on it.”
He’s eager for his day in court. “I just can’t wait for the truth to be told in court. I will wait for that day and I look forward to that day. The people who know me and know my character and truly, truly rock with me and know who I am, hold onto that and stay true to that. That’s all I’m a say on that.”