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MMA·June 17, 2026 08:27 AM ET

Jamahal Hill announces heavyweight move, calls out Josh Hokit

Hill jumps to heavyweight and wants Hokit first.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 171 min read
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Jamahal Hill wants to fight Josh Hokit at heavyweight 📰 https://t.co/rK9Em7gkjL https://t.co/Z3FcyFpQZ7

What happened: Jamahal Hill says he is moving up to the heavyweight division and wants Josh Hokit as his first opponent there, per @MMAFighting. The callout accompanied Hill's announcement that he is leaving light heavyweight behind.

Why it matters: Hill's jump arrives as the heavyweight picture reshuffles around a freshly crowned champion, opening a new lane for a fighter who built his name at 205 pounds. A bout would test his striking against Josh Hokit, a name that has surfaced repeatedly in recent heavyweight storylines.

What to watch: Watch for whether the UFC formally books the matchup and how Hokit answers the callout.

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