Recently, influencer fighting has gained a lot of popularity, with figures like KSI, Logan Paul, and others helping to grow the sport and attract new fans. They’ve primarily stuck to BKFC and boxing, but the UFC has yet to bring in influencers aside from CM Punk, who is more of a wrestler. Meanwhile, TikTok star Bryce Hall has claimed he received Dana White’s approval to fight in the UFC. However, to earn his spot in the octagon, Hall must first prove himself by competing in BKFC.
In a conversation with George Janko, Bryce Hall shared that he spoke with Dana White about fighting in the UFC. Hall told White that if he won his next bare-knuckle fight impressively, he wanted a chance to fight in the UFC, even if it was just one fight on the prelims. White responded positively, saying they could discuss it if Hall proved himself.
“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,” Hall said.
Bryce Hall said Dana White might consider giving him a UFC fight if he KO’s Kimbo Slice Jr 👀 pic.twitter.com/FugzHEDF1p
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Hall expressed his excitement about the possibility of fighting in the UFC, even if it means starting on the prelims. He’s eager to enter the UFC world, seeing it as an incredible opportunity. Hall aims to be the first-ever influencer to fight in the UFC, viewing it as an exciting and unique achievement.
Up until now, UFC has been a cautious approach compared to other combat sports in tapping into the influencer world. This shows that while Dana White is open to the idea of influencers entering the UFC, they must demonstrate their fighting abilities in other promotions first. And
Bryce Hall BKFC Fight Details Ahead Of Potential UFC Debut
The TikTok sensation has recently discovered his passion for fighting. He debuted in boxing in 2021 against YouTuber Austin McBroom and followed that up with his first victory in the BKFC last year, marking a new chapter in his combat sports journey. Now, Hall is gearing up to face the son of one of the most legendary street fighters ever, Kimbo Slice, at the biggest BKFC event of the year.
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The annual KnuckleMania event will take place in Philadelphia on January 25. The headliner will be Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens, making for an exciting night of combat sports.
Indeed, it will be interesting to see if Hall delivers a performance that could earn him a shot in the UFC. If he succeeds, he could become the UFC’s version of Jake Paul, known for taking on legendary fighters. And drawing attention from mainstream audiences.
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