TikTok sensation and bare-knuckle fighter Bryce Hall has set his sights on the UFC, claiming a drunken conversation with Dana White opened the door for a potential debut.
Speaking on the George Janko Podcast, Hall shared how he called the UFC CEO after a few drinks and pitched the idea of stepping into the octagon.
He promised to impress in his upcoming BKFC bout. According to Hall, White responded positively, stating they could discuss the possibility if Hall delivers an outstanding performance.
Recalling his call with White, Hall said:
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“I said, ‘Hey if I win my next bare knuckle fight in impressive fashion, give me one fight in the UFC I don’t care about the pay.' He goes, 'Yeah, we can talk about it.' Imagine me fighting in the UFC one time… I don’t care if it is a prelim. I just want to fight one time in the UFC.”
Fans reacted swiftly to the possibility of Hall entering the UFC. One joked:
“What weight class is he in? I see him beating Pereira”
Others were skeptical but intrigued:
“At least he knows he can't fight the top guys. Nevertheless it'll be great to see him in the UFC”
Check out some of the fan reactions below:
Bryce Hall to Face Kevin Ferguson Jr. at KnuckleMania V
Bryce Hall will return to the ring against Kevin Ferguson Jr., the son of late MMA legend Kimbo Slice. The fight will take place on Jan 25 at BKFC KnuckleMania V, which will be held at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
Ferguson will look to bounce back from a second-round TKO loss to Okemka Jibunor at a Misfits Boxing event in April 2023. Meanwhile, Hall impressed fans in his last bare-knuckle fight, defeating Gee Perez via TKO in 2023.
In the main event of KnuckleMania V, former UFC stars Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens will face off. Alvarez, a former lightweight champion of both the UFC and Bellator, and Stephens, known for his knockouts, adds extra star power to the event.