Overview
- Hill told James Lynch of Home of Fight that he recently had a cartilage transplant after learning the cartilage in one knee was "pretty much non-existent."
- He said the condition limited his ability to bounce, move, and throw kicks in recent fights, with the surgery intended to restore those tools.
- Lynch reported Hill will be sidelined at least a year, and Hill is aiming to return near the end of 2026.
- Hill indicated more procedures are planned during recovery and confirmed the operation in an Instagram post showing his leg.
- The former light heavyweight champion has lost three straight to Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka, and Khalil Rountree Jr., complicating his route back into contention.