"I will always stand up for myself"- Joanna Jedrzejczyk releases statement after heated altercation with Jamahal Hill

Joanna Jedrzejczyk (left) got into a heated exchange with Jamahal Hill (right). [Images courtesy: Getty]
Joanna Jedrzejczyk (left) got into a heated exchange with Jamahal Hill (right). [Images courtesy: Getty]

The UFC weekend in Las Vegas also featured a heated moment after a video circulated online showed former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill confronting UFC Hall of Famer Joanna Jedrzejczyk as security rushed to separate them.

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While the backstory of the exchange remains unclear, Hill could be heard issuing a direct threat during the encounter. Jedrzejczyk addressed the incident soon after, releasing a public statement that avoided naming Hill but clearly rejected the behavior.

She expressed disappointment at being placed in a situation tied to accusations she described as baseless. Jedrzejczyk said standing up for herself was not optional and made clear that threats of violence crossed a firm line. She said:

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“I worked so hard to earn my reputation, and I am embarrassed to be in this situation. But when somebody uses my name, falsely, without any basis in truth, I will always stand up for myself, and for that I do not deserve to be threatened."

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She added:

“I am mindful that I am a strong, capable woman who has the benefit of a lifetime of self-defense training. I have a platform and resources that most women don’t have. So I empathize with the women who are disrespected and threatened, and lack the power and means to stand up for themselves. And to stand up for the truth. I expect more from each of us as individuals and as a society, and I certainly expect more from athletes in our sport, especially former champions."
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Check out Joanna Jedrzejczyk's comments below:

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She credited UFC security and event staff for intervening quickly and confirmed she considered the matter closed. Hill has not issued a public response, and neither the UFC nor his management has commented.


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Jedrzejczyk retired after her loss to Zhang Weili at UFC 275, but admits the pull of competition still lingers three years later. Speaking in a recent episode of the On Paper with Anthony Smith podcast, she said:

"I've been saying this for the last three years since I retired, but I want to be loyal to my decision... I'm not going to lie. I'm 38, and it's difficult to compete with girls who are 28... If you ask me again, I'd love to be back for this one [a female BMF fight]. I'm first in line, actually. What I want to say is, guys, if you want to retire and if you're still healthy, if you're thinking about retirement, think twice. It's hard. It's hard to digest. I really believe, and I bet that I will miss the sport forever. I would love to do it once again."

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