Joanna Jedrzejczyk issues statement on heated Jamahal Hill altercation at UFC 323

Joanna Jedrzejczyk is speaking out about a video clip that surfaced of an altercation with former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill.

The nine-second-long clip, which allegedly was filmed backstage at UFC 323 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, shows Hill yelling in the direction of Jedrzejczyk.

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“If you touch my girl, I’m going to knock you the f*ck out,” Hill said.

With security holding her, Jedrzejczyk responded, “Yeah? You will?” Then, the clip ends.

It’s unclear what exactly started the altercation, but Jedrzejczyk denied any wrongdoing in a written statement Monday, which she also read for an Instagram video post.

“I worked so hard to earn my reputation, and i am embarrassed to be in this situation,” Jedrzejczyk said. “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.

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“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!”