Uriah Hall Makes Major Career Move to Karate Combat
Karate Combat has secured its latest high-profile signing, bringing aboard Uriah Hall in what appears to be an ideal partnership for both fighter and promotion.
The announcement came Wednesday from Karate Combat officials, confirming that the 41-year-old Hall has put pen to paper on a multi-fight deal. Financial details remain confidential.
What makes this partnership particularly intriguing is Hall's background as a traditional martial artist, with his karate roots making him a natural fit for the striking-focused organization.
"Striking isn't what I do it's who I am… precision, timing, control - that's the art. Karate Combat gives me the space to let the lion hunt…pure, clean and unleashed." - Uriah Hall
While no specific debut date has been announced, fans can expect to see Hall competing in the Karate Combat pit in the coming months.
From Reality TV to UFC Success
Hall first captured mainstream attention during his appearance on The Ultimate Fighter Season 17, where his spectacular spinning kick knockout of Adam Cella became one of the show's most memorable moments. Though he fell short in the finale against Kelvin Gastelum, Hall had announced his arrival as a legitimate UFC prospect.
A Rollercoaster UFC Run
Throughout his UFC tenure spanning nearly a decade, Hall compiled a 10-9 promotional record with an overall 17-11 mark. Despite the up-and-down nature of his results, Hall managed to crack the top 10 rankings during a hot streak that featured six fights with just one loss. His crowning achievement came with a shocking knockout victory over Gegard Mousasi, who was riding high at the time.
Hall also collected notable wins over UFC legends Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman, though the latter came under unfortunate circumstances when Weidman suffered a gruesome leg break moments into their contest.
Crossover to Boxing
Since departing the UFC, Hall has tested the waters in professional boxing. He scored a victory over former NFL running back Le'Veon Bell in 2022 before dropping a decision to boxing royalty in Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. earlier this year.
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