Dillon Danis Fires Back at Eddie Hall After 334-Pound Strongman Calls Him Out for MMA Fight
Dillon Danis
has turned down former
World's Strongest Man
Eddie Hall's recent challenge for an MMA bout, responding harshly to the heavyweight as a 'fatty' and questioning his motives.
Eddie Hall
's dominant 30-second knockout win over Mariusz Pudzianowski last weekend has emboldened the strongman to take on new opponents despite huge weight differences.
Eddie Hall's weight difference raises questions about a competitive matchup
There would be a massive physical difference between the two fighters, as Eddie Hall is listed at around 334 pounds (151.5 kg) for his last fight, while Dillon Danis normally fights around 195 pounds (88.5 kg). Earlier this year, Dillon Danis was even scheduled to fight KSI (185 pounds) and Tony Ferguson (165 pounds) at lighter weights under a controversial jiu-jitsu specialist.
Dillon Danis had previously expressed curiosity about facing bigger opponents despite the size difference. In a February interview with Ariel Helwani, Dillon Danis referenced classic MMA matchups like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira versus Bob Sapp, stating: "I always wanted to know what it would be like fighting someone that big and see if my jiu-jitsu would work."
Conflicting accounts and industry challenges plague potential bout
Both fighters presented previous fight negotiations in contradictory ways. Dillon Danis says discussions were '100 per cent legit', but were sanctioned issues, while Eddie Hall told reporters that Misfits Boxing told him the fight was unsanctioned before they even made him an offer.
Beyond sanctioning, the potential matchup has to overcome hurdles.
Bellator MMA
sources indicate that Dillon Danis is still under contract with the organisation even after not competing for it since 2019. However, Eddie Hall is looking into opportunities with several promotion companies following his recent win.
This developing feud between the two fighters will be something fans of the fight can follow updates on both fighters' social media accounts, as Eddie Hall is active on Instagram (@eddiehallwsm) and Dillon Danis is active across multiple platforms.
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This unusual callout would be possible if regulatory hurdles could be cleared, with both fighters having their cancellations and looking for high-profile opportunities, but many fighting experts are sceptical of competitive fairness.
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