Social media sensation Bryce Hall has revealed an intriguing conversation with UFC President Dana White, who allegedly promised to consider giving him an opportunity in the octagon if he impresses in his upcoming BKFC bout.
During an appearance on the ‘George Janko’ podcast, Hall shared details of his interaction with White. “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.”
The TikTok star, known for his entertaining videos and pranks that have amassed millions of followers, has been pursuing a career in combat sports. Rather than taking shortcuts, Hall has chosen to test himself in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).
His next challenge comes against Kevin Ferguson Jr., better known as “Baby Slice” and son of the legendary Kimbo Slice, at BKFC KnuckleMania 5 on January 25 at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. Ferguson Jr. brings legitimate experience to the matchup, having competed seven times in Bellator with a record of 3-3 and one no-contest. In April 2023, he ventured into influencer boxing against OJ Rosé but was stopped in the second round.
Hall’s combat sports record includes a loss to Austin McBroom in 2021, followed by a victory at BKFC 48. While White has historically been critical of influencer boxing, he has shown willingness to offer opportunities to dedicated athletes. A recent example saw him grant unknown Tajikistani athlete Dorobshokh Nabotov a chance on ‘Dana White’s Looking For A Fight in Korea’ after an impromptu request at the UFC 308 press conference.
Now, Hall aims to become the first social media influencer to compete in the UFC, with his upcoming BKFC performance potentially serving as his stepping stone to the octagon.
