Ex-UFC Champ Jamahal Hill Releases Statement on Alleged Assault of Brother

Jamahal Hill has broken his silence regarding his arrest for allegedly assaulting a family member.

Hill was arrested on charges of misdemeanor aggravated domestic violence in Michigan for inflicting “serious or aggravated injury” upon his brother, James Anthony Hill Jr. The former UFC light heavyweight champion recently released a brief statement on his YouTube channel regarding the situation.

“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,” Hill said. “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.

“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.”

Further details regarding the case are currently unknown due to the ongoing nature of the case. Hill is expected to appear in court sometime in January.

Hill’s representative, Brian Butler, also released a statement on the fighter’s behalf over the weekend.

"The recent 'click bait' headlines about Jamahal Hill were based on an alleged dispute between him and his older brother," Butler stated. "Jamahal adamantly maintains his innocence and denies the false accusations. We will not be commenting anymore about this until the truth comes out in court.”

Hill claimed the vacant light heavyweight belt with a unanimous decision victory over Glover Teixeira at UFC 283 on Jan. 21. He was forced to vacate the belt in July after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon. Hill is 6-1 during his UFC tenure, with four victories coming inside the distance.