Jonah Hill’s recent comments about his Brazilian jiu-jitsu training have attracted the attention of UFC veteran Cub Swanson, who responded with a direct challenge.
During a podcast appearance with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, the 42-year-old actor enthusiastically discussed his passion for BJJ and how it has boosted his confidence. When Bateman jokingly asked what would happen if they fought, Hill responded directly: “I would f*** you up. I would f*** all three of you, right?”
Hill extended his challenge beyond the podcast, addressing people who know him primarily from his 2008 breakout role in Superbad. “My favorite thing is people are like, ‘Oh, Jonah Hill, f*** fat guy from Superbad.’ And I’m like, ‘I would f***ing annihilate you, dude. I’m not kidding you. Every time. Try it. If you see me, try it, dude.’,” according to the source.
Those statements caught the attention of Cub Swanson, a 42-year-old UFC veteran with 45 mixed martial arts bouts on his record. Swanson recently retired following UFC 327 with a victory and has trained alongside top BJJ practitioners throughout his career. His response was succinct: “If I run into him again. I’m gonna try him.”
Hill acknowledged during the podcast that his BJJ training takes a physical toll, with his wife noting that he won’t become a professional fighter. “My body is begging me to not love it,” he said, according to the source.
Now based in San Diego with his wife and two young sons, Hill has built a substantial career beyond his early Hollywood roles. He has received two Oscar nominations, collaborated with directors including Martin Scorsese and Bennett Miller, and established his own production company.
Key facts
- Jonah Hill made bold statements about his BJJ abilities on a podcast with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett
- Hill claimed he would defeat the three podcast hosts in a fight and challenged anyone who knows him from Superbad
- UFC veteran Cub Swanson, who has 45 MMA bouts on his record, responded with a direct call-out
- Both Hill and Swanson are 42 years old
- Swanson recently retired from the UFC following a victory at UFC 327