Uriah Hall is the newest big name addition to the Karate Combat roster.
On Wednesday, Karate Combat announced that Hall, a veteran of nearly 20 UFC fights, has signed on to compete for the fighting organization. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The signing is a perfect fit for both parties, with Hall best known for his distinct striking style and highlight-reel knockouts.
“Striking isn’t what I do it’s who I am… precision, timing, control – that’s the art” Hall said in a press release. “Karate Combat gives me the space to let the lion hunt…pure, clean and unleashed.”
Hall’s Karate Combat debut date is still to be determined.
The 41-year-old emerged on the MMA scene as a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter 17, where he scored a hellacious spin kick knockout of Adam Cella. Hall eventually made it to the finals of that season’s middleweight tournament, losing to Kelvin Gastelum.
In his nine years with the UFC, Hall (17-11) saw inconsistent results, but he climbed into the top 10 with a 5-1 stretch capped off by a stunning upset knockout of Gegard Mousasi, and later went on to score wins over former UFC champions Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman (the latter due to Weidman suffering a horrific leg injury just seconds into the fight). He finished his UFC career with a record of 10-9.
In recent years, Hall has dabbled in boxing, with a win over NFL star Le’Veon Bell in 2022 and a loss to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in April 2024.
Watch Hall’s statement on the signing below.
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