The light heavyweight contender has always wondered if he's worthy of UFC gold. In Saturday's headliner against Glover Teixeira, he will find out.
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Two weeks before Christmas, Jamahal Hill took in a relaxing night to watch UFC 282. Already in a fight camp to prepare for an upcoming bout against Anthony Smith in March, Hill watched as the light heavyweight title fight ended in a draw.