Former Ultimate Fighter runner-up and UFC middleweight contender, Uriah Hall, proved he still has something left in the tank last night (Fri., Feb. 13, 2026) at Karate Combat 59 from inside Telemundo Center in Miami, Fla., as “Primetime” put a brutal stop to his opponent with a spinning back kick TKO in the very first round.
Hall, who turns 42 later this summer, made a successful Karate Combat debut last October with a unanimous decision win over fellow UFC veteran Markus Perez. Fight fans may have wanted a finish from Hall, but his arrival was still a welcomed sight for the pit. Hall would have a second opportunity to turn in a more impressive performance on Friday night and the former UFC standout did exactly that.
Standing in his way was unknown Australian fighter, Jayden Eynaud, who was riding a two-fight Karate Combat losing streak — both via devastating knockout or TKO — coming into this weekend. Eynaud was hoping to play spoiler and deliver a big upset to begin the new year, but he ultimately met his demise with seconds left in the first round after Hall unloaded a nasty spinning back kick. The kick hit Eynaud flush and left him keeled over. That’s when “Primetime” moved in for the finishing touches and the eventual TKO stoppage.
It was an impressive showing for Hall who is hoping to climb the Karate Combat ladder in 2026 and fight his way towards a title shot. Friday’s spinning back kick finish is a great start and can be seen below!
