UFC Hall of Famer Joanna Jedrzejczyk has released a statement after a video went viral from this past weekend at UFC 323 where she was involved in an altercation with former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill.
The incident was caught on camera, although the context of the situation has not been revealed but Hill can be heard shouting at Jedrzejczyk saying “I’ll knock you the f*ck out … if you touch my girl I’m going to knock you the f*ck out.”
In response, Jedrzejczyk fired back saying “Yeah, you will?” with Hill then answering by saying “Period” as security swooped into keep the fighters separated.
After the video surfaced from this past weekend, Jedrzejczyk took to Instagram to release a statement about the altercation, although she never mentioned Hill by name during her response.
“I worked so hard to earn my reputation, and I am embarrassed to be in this situation,” Jedrzejczyk wrote. “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.
“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.
“I want to thank the UFC security and staff for their professionalism. I consider this matter closed, and wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season!”
Hill hasn’t addressed the situation publicly and messages to his management team from MMA Fighting were not returned at the time of publication. The UFC also hasn’t addressed the altercation since it happened.
Of course, Jedrzejczyk is one of the most decorated champions in UFC history and a regular fixture at events since her retirement. The same goes for Hill, who makes regular appearances at events but there’s still no word what led to this ugly situation to unfold.
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