Eddie Hall is set to pursue his MMA career further in 2026. The former World’s Strongest Man made a stunning debut earlier this year by knocking out Mariusz Pudzianowski in just 30 seconds at KSW 105. Since then, fans have been eager to find out who Hall will face next in the cage.
Among the names floated as potential opponents are Brock Lesnar and Francis Ngannou, but Hall has shown interest in a high-profile bout with Dillon Danis, a rising MMA fighter with a 3-0 record. Danis recently defeated Warren Spencer at Misfits 22 in August, and before talks cooled, the two agreed on a 300-pound weight limit for a possible fight. Danis was previously injured during an altercation at UFC 322, which postponed his scheduled Misfits Mania fight, but discussions with Hall seem to be heating up again.
In a recent interview with Rob Moore, Hall revealed he is negotiating with several organizations to finalize a fight with Danis. Hall acknowledged Danis’s credentials in jiu-jitsu and noted his polarizing personality in the MMA community. He expressed optimism about signing contracts to make the match happen.
To ensure a fair fight, Hall plans to significantly reduce his weight before facing Danis, who weighs around 80 kg (176 lbs), compared to Hall’s current 165 kg (about 365 lbs). Hall noted that while the apparent size difference seems unbalanced, Danis likely walks around 100 kg (220 lbs), and Hall intends to come in under 135 kg (300 lbs), narrowing the weight gap to roughly 35 kg (77 lbs). He also emphasized giving Danis every advantage possible, including shorter fight rounds and weight considerations, as Hall has a clear edge in size and strength. Hall admitted that losing 66 pounds will be a challenge but hopes to have the fight contract signed by February, giving him just over three months to prepare.
Fan Take: This upcoming matchup is intriguing for fight fans because it pits a former World’s Strongest Man against a technically skilled but less physically imposing opponent, highlighting the clash of raw power versus refined technique. It could set a precedent for future high-profile cross-discipline bouts in MMA, attracting a wider audience and shaking up traditional weight class norms.
