Get ready for an explosive showdown under the Karate Combat lights! Former UFC veterans Sam Alvey and Uriah Hall are set to collide at Karate Combat 62 on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Miami, Florida. This isn't just any fight—Alvey will be putting his Light Heavyweight title on the line against a dangerous challenger.

Here's the backstory: Karate Combat recently rebranded its 205-pound division from "Heavyweight" to "Light Heavyweight." Alvey, who captured the belt back in 2023 by dethroning longtime champion Ross Levine, was grandfathered in as the first-ever Light Heavyweight champ. But "Smilin'" Sam hasn't defended that title since July 2024, as he moved up to compete in the new Heavyweight division.

Alvey's record in the Karate Combat pit stands at 4-1-1, but he's coming off a tough loss—a brutal second-round knockout at the hands of Robelis Despaigne, which cost him the Heavyweight belt. Now, he's looking to bounce back and prove he still rules the Light Heavyweight roost.

On the other side, Uriah Hall has been quietly making waves in Karate Combat. The former UFC title challenger made his debut at KC 57 in October 2025, earning a unanimous decision win over Markus Perez. He followed that up with a spectacular spinning back kick knockout of Jayden Eynaud earlier this year. Since leaving the UFC in 2022, Hall has stayed sharp through boxing and striking-focused bouts, but Karate Combat seems tailor-made for his flashy, dynamic style.

With Alvey's one-punch knockout power clashing against Hall's creative kicking arsenal, this matchup promises pure violence. It's a classic striker's duel that could end at any moment.

The only other fight announced for Karate Combat 62 so far is Welterweight champion Oussama Assli defending his title against Lucas Martins. Expect more bouts to be revealed in the coming weeks. Mark your calendars—July 24 is shaping up to be a night to remember!