Daughter of NBA Legend Grant Hill, Myla Draws Jon Jones Comparisons with Latest MMA Win

Myla Hill, daughter of NBA legend Grant Hill, is quickly making a name for herself in the world of amateur MMA at only 21 years old. Her recent victory in another fight via standing guillotine choke has caught the attention of both fans and experts, with Ariel Helwani, a prominent sports journalist, taking to Twitter to praise her performance and compare her to Jon Jones circa UFC 140, a time when Jones was absolutely destroying the competition.

Hill’s success in MMA is particularly impressive considering that she already holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), a testament to her dedication to the sport and her hard work in training. She has won all three of her amateur MMA fights, with her other two victories also coming by way of submissions. As she continues to dominate her competition in amateur MMA, her future pro debut is highly anticipated.

Hill’s success in MMA is a testament to the transferability of athletic ability and the importance of hard work and discipline. As the daughter of a basketball legend, Hill has chosen to pursue a different path in MMA, a sport that demands both physical and mental toughness. Her dedication to the sport and her skills in the cage prove that she has what it takes to succeed.

The comparison to Jon Jones circa UFC 140 is particularly significant, as it was a time when Jones was at the top of his game, dominating the light heavyweight division and putting on some of the most impressive performances in MMA history. To be compared to him at this early stage of her career is a testament to Hill’s potential as a fighter.

Hill’s talent and dedication to the sport are evident, and as she looks toward a future pro debut, she serves as inspiration for aspiring athletes everywhere.