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UFC featherweight Ryan Hall undergoes his 6th surgery in 14 months: “Not sure who has my voodoo doll, but if they could stop stabbing it, I would really appreciate that”
UFC featherweight Ryan Hall has undergone his 6th surgery in 14 months. ‘The Wizard’ has had his share of injuries and along with the COVID-19 pandemic the fighter was completely inactive in 2020. Hall (9-2 MMA) last fought in December of 2021 at UFC 269 where he defeated Darrick Minner (26-13 MMA) by unanimous decision. […]
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Tensions flare between Garry Tonon and Ryan Hall following Thanh Le title fight
It seems there is no love lost between BJJ icons Garry Tonon and Ryan Hall. Tonon suffered a first round knockout in his ONE featherweight title clash against the latter’s training partner at ONE: ‘Lights Out’ on Friday. https://twitter.com/ONEChampionship/status/1502308401019187200 In his post congratulating his friend, Hall took a swipe at ‘The Lion Killer’ and wrote, […]
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Ryan Hall releases statement following much-needed victory over Darrick Minner at UFC 269
UFC featherweight fighter Ryan Hall released a statement following his much-needed victory over Darrick Minner at UFC 269. Hall entered this fight against Minner, a fellow grappler, coming off of an absolutely brutal KO loss to Ilia Topuria earlier this year at UFC 264. For Hall, he was unbeaten in the UFC heading into that […]
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Ryan Hall returns to the Octagon at UFC 269 against fellow grappling ace Darrick Minner
UFC featherweight Ryan Hall returns to the Octagon at UFC 269 when he faces off against fellow grappling ace Darrick Minner. MMAJunkie.com was the first to report that Hall vs. Minner is on tap for UFC 269, which is set to take place on December 11. There is no location or venue set for this […]
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Ryan Hall reacts after brutal KO loss at UFC 264: “Broke my hand on the first punch landed”
UFC featherweight Ryan Hall released a statement following his brutal KO loss at UFC 264, saying he broke his hand on the first punch landed. Hall lost in the first round when Ilia Topuria was able to land heavy ground-and-pound and put his lights out. For Hall, it was his first loss in the Octagon […]
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Ryan Hall vs. Ilia Topuria among four newly unveiled UFC fights
Ryan Hall vs Ilia Topuria is one of four new fights that have been announced as the UFC continues to build a stacked summer schedule. The promotion has already come flying out of the blocks to start 2021 and as we look ahead to the next few months, it appears as if they’ve got something […]
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Ryan Hall details the injury that forced him out of Dan Ige fight, wants Jeremy Stephens in April
Ryan Hall’s return to the Octagon will be delayed a few months. Earlier on Thursday, BJPENN.com broke the news that Hall was forced to withdraw from the fight due to an injury. Shortly after the news became public, Hall revealed to BJPENN.com that he tore his hip flexor. “I tore my hip flexor. Almost ripped […]
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Breaking: Ryan Hall out of March 13 fight with Dan Ige
Ryan Hall will no longer be making his return to the Octagon on March 13 after all. Multiple sources have informed BJPENN.com that Hall has pulled out of the fight with an injury suffered in training. Sources say the UFC is looking for a replacement to fight Ige. Ryan Hall has not fought since he […]
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BREAKING: Ryan Hall to make return to the Octagon against Dan Ige on March 13
Ryan Hall is back. Multiple sources have confirmed to BJPENN.com that Ryan Hall and Dan Ige is agreed to for March 13 with contracts having already been sent out. The event currently does not have a location. Ryan Hall has not fought since he defeated Darren Elkins by decision at UFC Sacramento in July of […]
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UFC submission specialist Ryan Hall receives medical clearance, promptly makes callout
UFC featherweight Ryan Hall has immediately issued a callout after being medically cleared to compete once again. Hall, who is considered to be one of the best submission specialists in all of mixed martial arts, hasn’t fought since back in July 2019 when he beat Darren Elkins via unanimous decision. He had, however, twice been […]
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Ricardo Lamas receives replacement opponent for UFC Vegas 8 following injury to Ryan Hall
Ricardo Lamas will now fight Bill Algeo this Saturday night at the UFC APEX after Ryan Hall pulled out through injury. Many fans weren’t entirely sure whether or not the UFC would be able to find someone on such short notice, with most focusing on their disappointment that the initial bout had been called off […]
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Ryan Hall forced to withdraw from UFC fight with Ricardo Lamas on August 29
According to a report from MMA Junkie, Ryan Hall has been forced to pull out of his fight with Ricardo Lamas on August 29. The unique featherweight contender’s reason for withdrawing has not yet been disclosed, with the UFC not yet making an announcement regarding the change to the card. Lamas is still interested in […]
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Ryan Hall vs. Ricardo Lamas re-booked for summer showdown
An intriguing featherweight bout between Ryan Hall and Ricardo Lamas has been re-booked for a UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas later this summer. Hall vs. Lamas was scheduled to take place at the UFC Oklahoma City card that was set for May 2, but the event was scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic. […]
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Ryan Hall vs. Ricardo Lamas added to UFC Oklahoma City
A featherweight bout between Ryan Hall and Ricardo Lamas has been added to the upcoming UFC Fight Night 174 card in Oklahoma City. The card takes place May 2 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The main event of the card is a five-round middleweight bout between Chris Weidman and Jack Hermansson. Hall […]
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Ryan Hall reveals everyone ranked 6 to 12 at featherweight has turned him down
Ryan Hall reveals that all fighters ranked 6 through 12 at featherweight have turned him down. Hall has not fought since he beat Darren Elkins by decision at UFC Sacramento last July in a fight he dominated. Before that, he submitted former two division UFC champion B.J. Penn in his only fight of 2018. The […]
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Ryan Hall responds to Pedro Munhoz, is willing to fight on April 18
Ryan Hall may have finally gotten a fight. The jiu-jitsu wizard has been complaining about not being able to get fights after opponents kept turning him down. So, he took to social media to call out Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar. But, it appears another bantamweight is willing to move up to fight Hall and […]
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Ryan Hall calls out Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar
Former Ultimate Fighter winner and UFC featherweight sensation Ryan Hall took to social media on Tuesday to call out both Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar. In his post, Hall claimed that a number of ranked opponents have turned down fights against him. That’s why he took to social media to call out two legends of […]
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Kenny Florian names three fighters who could beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
So far, nobody has been able to solve the Khabib Nurmagomedov puzzle. 27 fighters have tried — including monsters like Conor McGregor, Al Iaquinta, Edson Barboza, Rafael dos Anjos and Michael Johnson — but none have been able to beat the Dagestani juggernaut. Kenny Florian, a three-time UFC title challenger and current UFC analyst, believes […]
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Ryan Hall breaks down ‘completely and utterly dominant’ UFC Sacramento win
Last Saturday, Ryan Hall took to the Octagon in Sacramento and beat a local favorite, Darren Elkins, by decision. While Hall is known for his world class Brazilian jiu jitsu, it was his striking that was on display in this fight, as he was able to drop Elkins twice en route to his win. Although […]
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BJ Penn issues statement following submission loss to Ryan Hall at UFC 232
UFC legend BJ Penn returned to the octagon at last month’s UFC 232 event in Los Angeles for a lightweight fight with Ryan Hall. Unfortunately for the former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion, Penn’s return to 155-pounds did not go as planned. After a good opening two minutes for Penn, Ryan Hall was able to […]
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Coach Din Thomas breaks down the ‘four categories’ of mixed martial artist
Speaking on the latest edition of the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show, American Top Team coach Din Thomas detailed what he calls the ‘four categories’ of mixed martial artist. He says that, as a coach, it’s important for him to identify which category each fighter falls into in order to train them effectively. https://youtu.be/iTLbaarXoW8?t=1501 “When […]
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Ryan Hall “not the least bit afraid” of BJ Penn’s grappling
Ryan Hall is one of the best BJJ practitioners in the UFC. His UFC 232 opponent, UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn, is also known for his dangerous grappling game. As such, many fans are excited to see how the pair match up on the mat. While BJ Penn has proven his ferocity on the mat […]
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Ryan Hall ‘I have a great fight’ in B.J. Penn
UFC Hall-of-Famer B.J. Penn will return to the Octagon for the first time since June of 2017 at December’s UFC 232 event in Las Vegas. Penn will be up against Ryan Hall, who won The Ultimate Fighter 22 and has not fought in the UFC since December 2016. The fight will take place at 155-pounds (lightweight), […]
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TUF 22 Winner, Ryan Hall Says His Inactivity is Due to UFC Being Unable to Offer Him Big Challenges
Whether you love him or you hate him, The Ultimate Fighter season 22 winner, BJJ master, Ryan Hall knows how to win fights and take little damage while doing so. Which has led to the discontent of fans on occasion. Hall is known for being one of the most dangerous opponents one could possibly face […]
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Gray Maynard blasts Ryan Hall after loss
Last Saturday, on the undercard of the latest Ultimate Fighter finale, jiu jitsu ace Ryan Hall captured a decision win over former UFC lightweight title challenger Gray Maynard. It was undoubtedly the biggest win of the grappling specialist’s mixed martial arts career. The way Hall achieved that win, however, was rather polarizing. While there are […]