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On episode 3 Hall faced Adam Cella from Team Jones. With just ten seconds left in the first round, Hall unleashed a devastating spinning back kick to Cella's jaw that knocked him unconscious. The knockout was declared the most vicious knockout seen by Dana White over The Ultimate Fighter's eight year history.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/02/05/ufc-the-ultimate-fighter-spinning-wheel-kick-knockout/1895005/ |publisher=USA Today |title=Spinning wheel kick KO on 'The Ultimate Fighter' stuns UFC boss Dana White |date=February 6, 2013 |accessdate=March 27, 2013}}</ref> |
On episode 3 Hall faced Adam Cella from Team Jones. With just ten seconds left in the first round, Hall unleashed a devastating spinning back kick to Cella's jaw that knocked him unconscious. The knockout was declared the most vicious knockout seen by Dana White over The Ultimate Fighter's eight year history.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/02/05/ufc-the-ultimate-fighter-spinning-wheel-kick-knockout/1895005/ |publisher=USA Today |title=Spinning wheel kick KO on 'The Ultimate Fighter' stuns UFC boss Dana White |date=February 6, 2013 |accessdate=March 27, 2013}}</ref> |
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With the win, Hall advanced on to the quarter-finals and took on Robert |
With the win, Hall advanced on to the quarter-finals and took on Robert McDaniel of Team Jones. Hall knocked McDaniel out with a right straight counter-punch just as he was advancing forwards in the first round. This led to Dana White stating that Hall was the "most dangerous" fighter in TUF history.<ref>http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/episode-no-11-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-17-team-jones-vs-team-sonnen</ref> |
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Hall is now set to face Dylan Andrews in the semi-finals. |
Hall is now set to face Dylan Andrews in the semi-finals. |
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Revision as of 18:42, 3 April 2013
| Uriah Hall | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jamaica, West Indies |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 80.0 in (203 cm) |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | New York City, New York, USA |
| Team | Team Tiger Schulmann |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 9 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Uriah Hall is a Jamaican mixed martial artist currently fighting as a Middleweight. He is the current Ring of Combat Middleweight Champion. He has fought notable fighters like Chris Weidman and Costa Philippou. He is currently a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Hall started his career 3-0 before fighting for the vacant Ring of Combat Middleweight title. Hall missed weight by 0.25 lbs and paid $100 penalty to his opponent. Despite missing weight the fight remained a title fight. Hall won by first round submission.
In September 2010, Hall suffered his first professional loss as he was defeated by current Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight title contender Chris Weidman by TKO.
Hall suffered his second loss to current UFC middleweight Costa Philippou at ROC 34: Ring of Combat 34 by majority decision.
Hall would get back to his winning ways, collecting 3 consecutive victories over Aung La Nsang, Daniel Akinyemi, and Nodar Kuduxashvili. He won the vacant Ring of Combat Middleweight Championship against Kuduxashvili.
The Ultimate Fighter
On January 9, 2013, it was announced that Hall had been selected as a fighter for the seventeenth season of The Ultimate Fighter with coaches Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen.[1]
In the opening round to get into the house, Hall took on Andy Enz and won via decision. Hall was the number two fighter selection for Team Sonnen.
On episode 3 Hall faced Adam Cella from Team Jones. With just ten seconds left in the first round, Hall unleashed a devastating spinning back kick to Cella's jaw that knocked him unconscious. The knockout was declared the most vicious knockout seen by Dana White over The Ultimate Fighter's eight year history.[2]
With the win, Hall advanced on to the quarter-finals and took on Robert McDaniel of Team Jones. Hall knocked McDaniel out with a right straight counter-punch just as he was advancing forwards in the first round. This led to Dana White stating that Hall was the "most dangerous" fighter in TUF history.[3]
Hall is now set to face Dylan Andrews in the semi-finals.
Championships and Accomplishments
- Ring of Combat
- Ring of Combat Middleweight Championship (2 Times, Current)
Mixed martial arts record
| 9 matches | 7 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 7–2 | Nodar Kuduxashvili | Decision (unanimous) | Ring of Combat 41 | June 15, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Won the vacant Ring of Combat Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–2 | Daniel Akinyemi | Submission (heel hook) | Ring of Combat 39 | February 10, 2012 | 1 | 3:58 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 | Aung La Nsang | TKO (punch) | Ring of Combat 35 | April 8, 2011 | 3 | 1:57 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 4–2 | Costa Philippou | Decision (split) | Ring of Combat 34 | February 4, 2011 | 3 | 4:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Chris Weidman | TKO (punches) | Ring of Combat 31 | September 24, 2010 | 1 | 3:06 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Lost Ring of Combat Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–0 | Roger Carroll | Submission (punch) | Ring of Combat 30 | June 11, 2010 | 1 | 2:41 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Won the vacant Ring of Combat Middleweight Championship; Missed weight by 0.25 lbs. and paid $100 penalty to opponent but bout remained a title bout. |
| Win | 3–0 | Mitch Whitesel | TKO (punches) | Ring of Combat 27 | November 20, 2009 | 3 | 4:31 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Edwin Aguilar | TKO (head kick and punches) | Bellator 11 | June 12, 2009 | 3 | 4:31 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Mike Iannone | TKO (punches) | Ring of Combat 9 | October 29, 2005 | 1 | 0:44 | Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States | Pro Debut. |
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
| 3 matches | 3 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 0 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Andrews | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen | April 11, 2013 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Semi-Final round | |||||
| Win | 3–0 | Robert McDaniel | KO (punch) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen | April 4, 2013 | 1 | 0:09 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Quarter-Final round |
| Win | 2–0 | Adam Cella | KO (spinning hook kick) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen | February 5, 2013 | 1 | 4:50 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Elimination round |
| Win | 1–0 | Andy Enz | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen | January 22, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Preliminary round |
References
- ^ "The Ultimate Fighter 17 cast revealed". MMAfighting.com. January 9, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
- ^ "Spinning wheel kick KO on 'The Ultimate Fighter' stuns UFC boss Dana White". USA Today. February 6, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
- ^ http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/episode-no-11-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-17-team-jones-vs-team-sonnen