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Bryce Hall, a popular YouTube and TikTok star, made his debut in bare-knuckle boxing against Gee Perez at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships 48. Hall knocked down Perez in the first round and continued to dominate the fight. Perez suffered an injury to his elbow, leading to a corner stoppage in the third round. Hall won the fight by TKO. Jed Meshew reported
This is the comprehensive coverage of the Bryce Hall vs. Gee Perez co-main event fight at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships 48, which took place at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday night.
Bryce Hall, a highly popular YouTube and TikTok sensation, joined the ranks of influencers venturing into combat sports when he faced Austin McBroom in a boxing match in 2021. Although he was knocked out in the third round of that fight, Hall is now taking it a step further by becoming the first influencer to compete in bare-knuckle boxing.
In his debut in this discipline, Hall faced Gee Perez, an established figure in the BKFC promotion. Perez joined BKFC in 2022 and has achieved an impressive record of 3-0, with none of his fights lasting beyond the three-minute mark.
Now let’s delve into the details of the fight. In the first round, both fighters adopted an orthodox stance. Hall initially maintained distance from Perez and then suddenly launched an aggressive combination, knocking Perez down. Although Perez quickly got back up, it seemed that the surprise of the attack affected him more than any significant damage. The fight resumed shortly after.
Hall wasted no time and immediately resumed his relentless assault. Both fighters engaged in a wild brawl, with Hall executing a double-leg takedown, which was not in line with the rules of bare-knuckle boxing. Perez appeared hurt, clutching the back of his head, prompting the referee to pause the fight.
After a minute, Perez recovered and the fight recommenced. Perez positioned himself in the center of the ring, inviting Hall to engage, while Hall circled around, reluctant to enter Perez’s range. Hall’s strategy seemed to involve rushing in, whereas Perez aimed to strike from a distance. Both fighters exchanged blows, and as the round concluded, Perez began holding his elbow, indicating possible discomfort.
MMA Fighting scored the round 10-8 in favor of Hall.
Moving on to the second round, it was observed on the replay that Perez had applied a guillotine choke during the takedown. While this does not excuse the infraction, it provides additional context. Before the round began, the medical team attended to Perez’s injured elbow, which he presumably hurt against the ring ropes. Hall’s team informed him of Perez’s vulnerability and encouraged him to exploit it. However, Hall initially opted to stay on the outside, despite Perez clearly clutching his left arm to his body. Hall switched to a southpaw stance to utilize his lead hand effectively, but he effectively became a one-armed fighter.
There were a few brief exchanges between the fighters, but Hall was reluctant to fully commit, and Perez struggled to mount any significant offense. Hall skillfully evaded Perez’s strikes and launched quick attacks before retreating. Hall sustained a cut under his left eye, resulting in a displeased reaction from the crowd.
According to MMA Fighting’s scoring, Hall won the round 10-9, putting him ahead 20-17 on the overall scorecard.
As the third round was about to begin, there were concerns from Perez’s corner about his left elbow. Another medical assessment was conducted, and ultimately, the fight was stopped by Perez’s corner. This led to Bryce Hall securing his first victory in BKFC through a TKO due to corner stoppage at the two-minute mark of the second round.
The official decision declared Bryce Hall as the winner, defeating Gee Perez by TKO (corner stoppage) at 2:00 of the second round..
