KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A title champ-winning UFC fighter from the Grand Rapids area has been arrested in Kent County, the Sheriff's Office says.
Jamahal Hill, a Rogers High School grad and former Davenport basketball player, is charged with aggravated domestic violence charges.
Hill was arrested in Kentwood on Nov. 27 around 1 a.m. He was arraigned that same day and released at 7:35 p.m., police say.
Hill beat Glover Teixera in a unanimous decision in Rio de Janeiro at UFC 283 on Jan. 21, earning him the Light Heavyweight title. He vacated the title in June after rupturing his Achilles tendon.
His pretrial meeting is scheduled for Jan. 22, 2024.
The details of his arrest are still unconfirmed.
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