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Mike Bohn and Abbey Subhan

Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Jamahal Hill after UFC on ESPN 40 win?

(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Thiago Santos after UFC on ESPN 40 loss?)

Jamahal Hill continued to validate himself as a threat in the light heavyweight division with a stoppage win over Thiago Santos in the UFC on ESPN 40 main event.

Hill (11-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) recorded the most significant win of his career Saturday when he finished former title challenger Santos (22-11 MMA, 14-10 UFC) by fourth-round TKO at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, pushing his winning streak to three fights.

After the Fight of the Night performance, Hill called for a title shot with 205-pound champion Jiri Prochazka. If he can’t get that, he said he’d settle for a fight with with former champ Jan Blachowicz.

What’s the reality of either of those fights coming to fruition? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Hill’s future after UFC on ESPN 40.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 40.

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