Uriah Hall
Uriah Alexander Hall is a Jamaican-American former mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and boxer best known for competing in the UFC’s middleweight division.
Uriah Alexander Hall is a Jamaican-American former mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and boxer best known for competing in the UFC’s middleweight division. He gained wider attention as a finalist on *The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen* and finished his MMA career with an 18–11 record.
Early life and background
Hall was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, on July 31, 1984, and later moved to the United States. He became known for a karate-based striking style and fought out of New York City.
Mixed martial arts career
Hall fought in Bellator MMA and Ring of Combat before joining the UFC, where he competed primarily at middleweight. He became a finalist on *The Ultimate Fighter* season 17 and later built a long UFC tenure marked by knockout victories and high-profile matchups.
Notable UFC achievements
Hall is widely noted for wins against former UFC middleweight champions Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman, as well as former Bellator champion Gegard Mousasi. He is also credited as the first UFC fighter to win a fight without throwing a single strike.
Retirement and later career
Hall’s final UFC fight was in July 2022, and reports from 2022 say he announced his retirement from MMA after that period. He has also been described as a boxer following his MMA career.
Key facts
- Uriah Hall is a Jamaican-American former mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC middleweight division.
- He was a finalist on season 17 of *The Ultimate Fighter*.
- His professional MMA record was 18–11.
- He had notable UFC wins over Anderson Silva, Chris Weidman, and Gegard Mousasi.
- He announced his retirement from MMA in 2022.
Hall has competed internationally in major North American MMA promotions, including the UFC, which has a substantial Canadian audience and regularly stages events involving Canadian fighters.
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References
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2553996/uriah-hallSupports: Birthdate, nationality, division, height/weight, nickname, stance.
- UFC — https://www.ufc.com/athlete/uriah-hallSupports: Career background, TUF 17 participation, pro debut context, finishing wins, and fight-related profile details.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/news/_/id/2553996/uriah-hallSupports: Profile context and current/late-career status.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uriah_HallSupports: Biographical overview, career milestones, notable wins, and claim that he won a UFC fight without throwing a strike.
- UFCStats — http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/65578a75fa7900e3Supports: Official UFC record and career statistics including record, stance, height, reach, and striking metrics.
- Tapology — https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/uriah-hallSupports: Nickname, birthplace, fighting out of, record, height, reach, and retirement-era career details.