A historic night for the UFC was overshadowed by an ugly backstage incident as the promotion’s final pay-per-view under its ESPN deal concluded. Following the dramatic title fights at UFC 323, a viral video captured former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill in a heated, near-physical confrontation with retired strawweight legend Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
The tense exchange, which required security to intervene, occurred in the fighter and media area of the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The altercation has since become the main post-fight talking point, shifting focus from Petr Yan’s championship victory to the unsavoury incident involving two of the sport’s notable names.
The Incident and Immediate Fallout
Video footage shows Hill aggressively confronting Jedrzejczyk, with witnesses reporting that the altercation stemmed from an alleged comment or gesture made by Jedrzejczyk towards Hill’s partner. The exchange grew heated before security personnel quickly stepped between them to prevent escalation.
At UFC 323 a heated altercation broke out between Jamahal Hill & Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Hill “Do not touch my girl or Ima knock you the fuck out”
Joanna “Yeah, you will?”
Hill “Period!”Context: Joanna had allegedly been aggressive to Hill’s partner and was restrained by security pic.twitter.com/QCUxstRai9
— THE MMA GURU (@THATBOYMMAGURU) December 8, 2025
Jedrzejczyk, a revered former champion attending as a guest, appeared shocked by the confrontation. The incident has sparked widespread criticism of Hill’s conduct, particularly given his current professional struggles. Hill is currently on a three-fight losing streak, a sharp decline for the former champion who once held the 205-pound title.
Mounting Pressure on a Struggling Star
The controversy places Jamahal Hill under intense scrutiny. Beyond his recent losses inside the Octagon, he now faces public backlash for his behaviour towards a respected retired fighter. This pattern of off-cage incidents, combined with poor in-cage results, raises serious questions about his future with the promotion.
“This is the last thing he needed,” one industry insider commented. “When you’re losing fights, the margin for error outside the cage disappears. The UFC has a low tolerance for drama that overshadows the event itself.”
For Jedrzejczyk, the incident was an unwelcome end to an evening meant to celebrate the sport. She has not yet made a public statement regarding the altercation.
A Dark Cloud Over a Historic Night
UFC 323 was meant to be a celebration of an era, marking the final numbered PPV before the promotion’s move to Paramount+. While the fights delivered drama, the post-event clash between Hill and Jedrzejczyk has dominated headlines, presenting an image problem for the UFC as it transitions to its new broadcast home.
As of now, the UFC has not issued an official statement on the incident. However, given Hill’s precarious standing, the organisation’s response could have significant implications for the former champion’s career.