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Ex-UFC Champion Jamahal Hill Undergoes Knee Cartilage Transplant, Faces Long Layoff

Hill (12-4) confirmed he’ll be sidelined until late 2026 after undergoing major knee surgery. Currently on a 3-fight losing skid, he revealed that doctors found “basically no cartilage” in his knee, necessitating a transplant. “These last couple fights, I haven’t really been hopping, bouncing, or really throwing kicks like I should,” Hill admitted, adding that he aims to regain his mobility.