Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ryan Hall (fighter)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 19, 2025

Discover the career path of Ryan Hall (fighter), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Ryan Hall is an American mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, primarily known for his accomplishments in grappling and his time in the UFC's featherweight division. He boasts victories at prestigious grappling competitions like Mundial and ADCC, alongside numerous Grapplers Quest titles. Hall gained wider recognition after winning The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2007: Hall Takes Second Place at US Open

In 2007, Ryan Hall fought Nate Diaz in the final of the US Open at purple belt, losing by submission and taking second place.

2009: Hall Earns Bronze at ADCC World Championships

In 2009, Ryan Hall earned a bronze medal at the ADCC world championships, a highlight of his professional Jiu-Jitsu career.

February 8, 2014: Hall Defeats Leo Perez at Fight Lab 35

On February 8, 2014, Ryan Hall defeated Leo Perez via TKO at Fight Lab 35 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

August 31, 2015: Hall announced as contestant on The Ultimate Fighter

On August 31, 2015, it was announced that Ryan Hall would be a contestant on the 22nd season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show, representing Team USA.

July 13, 2016: Hall vs White bout scrapped

Ryan Hall was expected to face Alex White on July 13, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 91. However, the bout was scrapped on June 28 as White pulled out due to an undisclosed injury. In turn, Hall elected to fight on a different date rather than have the promotion find him a replacement.

December 3, 2016: Hall defeats Gray Maynard at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale

On December 3, 2016, Ryan Hall faced Gray Maynard at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale. Hall won the fight via unanimous decision.

December 29, 2018: Hall Defeats B.J. Penn at UFC 232

On December 29, 2018, Ryan Hall faced B.J. Penn at UFC 232. Hall won the fight via a heel hook submission in the first round, earning him the Performance of the Night award.

July 13, 2019: Hall Defeats Darren Elkins at UFC on ESPN+ 13

On July 13, 2019, Ryan Hall faced Darren Elkins at UFC on ESPN+ 13, winning the fight via unanimous decision.

May 2, 2020: Hall vs Lamas fight postponed

Ryan Hall was scheduled to face Ricardo Lamas on May 2, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Weidman. However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed to a future date.

August 29, 2020: Hall pulled from UFC Fight Night 175

On August 29, 2020, Ryan Hall was scheduled to fight Ricardo Lamas at UFC Fight Night 175. However, Hall was pulled from the event due to an undisclosed injury.

March 13, 2021: Hall pulls out of fight against Dan Ige

Ryan Hall was scheduled to face Dan Ige on March 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 187. However, Hall pulled out of the fight on February 11 due to a hip flexor injury.

July 10, 2021: Hall Loses to Ilia Topuria at UFC 264

On July 10, 2021, Ryan Hall faced Ilia Topuria at UFC 264. He lost the fight via knockout in round one.

December 11, 2021: Hall Defeats Darrick Minner at UFC 269

On December 11, 2021, Ryan Hall faced Darrick Minner at UFC 269. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

2022: Hall Invited to ADCC World Championship, Withdraws Due to Injury

In March 2022, Ryan Hall was given an official invite to compete in the 66 kg division at the ADCC world championship. However, he withdrew from the event in June 2022 after suffering a complete tear to his ACL.

June 3, 2023: Hall Withdraws from Polaris 24

Ryan Hall was scheduled to challenge Ashley Williams for the Polaris lightweight title in the main event of Polaris 24 on June 3, 2023. However, both Hall and Williams withdrew from the event just a week prior.

November 2024: Hall Discusses Surgeries and Future Plans

In a November 2024 interview, Ryan Hall stated that he has had 19 surgeries since his last bout, including a torn ACL, and that he hoped to compete again in 2025.

2025: Hall hopes to compete again

In a November 2024 interview, Ryan Hall stated that he has had 19 surgeries since his last bout including a torn ACL and that he hoped to compete again in 2025.