Eddie Hall in Talks for 2026 MMA Bout with Dillon Danis

Eddie Hall, the former World's Strongest Man, is advancing negotiations for a high-profile mixed martial arts bout against jiu-jitsu specialist Dillon Danis, with a potential date set for February 2026. The matchup, which pits Hall's immense size and power against Danis's technical grappling skills, follows Hall's explosive MMA debut earlier this year and promises to test the British strongman's transition from strength competitions to the cage.

Hall, 37, burst onto the MMA scene in April at KSW 105 in Poland, where he secured a victory by knocking out fellow strongman Mariusz Pudzianowski in just 30 seconds. That win, his first in combat sports after previous bouts against other former World's Strongest Man champions like Hafthor Bjornsson and Pudzianowski, as well as a unique 1-vs-2 matchup against the Neffati brothers, has fueled interest in his next steps. Now, Hall is focusing on Danis, a polarizing fighter known for his association with Conor McGregor and successes in jiu-jitsu titles, as well as appearances in promotions like Misfits Boxing.

The two men first clashed verbally at Misfits 22 in August, where they informally agreed to fight under specific conditions....