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Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jamahal Hill is still on the mend after suffering a torn Achilles in July of 2023.
Brian Butler of Sucker Punch Entertainment is Hill’s manager and he says that there is still no timeframe for the recovering Hill to make his Octagon return.
“He’s coming along well,” Butler told MMA Junkie Radio. “I am not a doctor and I am not in a position to speak as to how quickly he can come back, and I think it’s a little preemptive now to put any dates on that. But his goal is to come back in and around that time (of International Fight Week). But I just don’t know. But I do know he’s working hard. He’s moved to Vegas and he’s staying there to utilize the (UFC Performance Institute) and the services there with the outstanding team there that is helping him recover.”
Alex Pereira won the vacant light heavyweight title after Hill relinquished it following the injury and his next title defense hasn’t been announced at this time.
Butler says that when Hill does return to action, it will be in a title fight for the 205 pound strap.
“No (there won’t be a warmup fight),” Butler said. “He gets a title shot right away.”
