Further details have emerged regarding Jamahal
Hill’s alleged assault of his brother in Michigan last
month.
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According to a police report initially obtained by
MMAFighting.com, the former UFC light heavyweight champion and
his brother, James, had a dispute stemming from an agreement Hill
had for his brother’s wife to clean his vacant house for $300.
That reportedly progressed into “other family matters,” including
James accusing Jamahal of not texting his daughter on Thanksgiving
and “being disrespectful to women and abandoning his own daughter.”
The situation allegedly escalated when Jamahal took off his shirt
and got in James’ face before allegedly punching his brother.
The confrontation continued when James returned to his feet and his
wife attempted to stand between the brothers. 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 notes that James had a tooth knocked out during the
dispute and that his face experienced “significant swelling.”
According to an unidentified witness, Jamahal’s kids were in the
room when the incident occurred, but the fighter did not touch his
brother’s wife while allegedly throwing the second punch. Jamahal
was reportedly taken into custody without further incident.
Over the weekend, the UFC veteran released a brief statement on his
YouTube channel.
“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 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.”