What Happened to the Dillon Danis and Eddie Hall Showdown?

The anticipated clash between Dillon Danis and Eddie Hall was shaping up to be one of the most unexpected bouts in MMA history. Imagine a Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist facing off against the 2017 World’s Strongest Man —who would have thought? But alas, it wasn’t sanctioned in time, leaving fans wondering: could this bizarre matchup have been a game-changer for both fighters?

The Weighty Problem

The primary obstacle that derailed this potential showdown was the staggering weight difference between the two competitors. Eddie Hall, who weighed in at an impressive 335 pounds during his match against Hafþór Björnsson, was set to face Danis, who tipped the scales at just 195 pounds in his recent bout with Logan Paul. That’s a whopping 140-pound gap—essentially the weight of a small motorbike! While some might argue that Hall could simply overpower Danis, one slip in the octagon could lead to a submission that even the strongest man might struggle to escape.

Despite this setback, the door remains open for a future encounter. Hall has shown he can adapt to various weight classes, having previously fought against significantly lighter opponents. His recent match against the Neffati brothers, who weighed in at 143 pounds each, demonstrated his ability to handle smaller fighters, albeit with a bit of a chase involved. One could only imagine the spectacle if Hall managed to catch Danis in the cage.

In the world of combat sports, weight classes exist for a reason, but that doesn’t mean fans aren’t keen to see what could happen if these two titans ever clash. Hall is no stranger to competition, having recently trained with kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven, who provided him with valuable insights into the striking game. Perhaps Hall could incorporate some of that knowledge if the match were to happen in the future.

Danis has recently signed with the Global Fighters League from his previous Bellator career and will compete against KSI instead on March 29. As the MMA landscape continues to evolve, fans are left pondering the possibilities of what would have been an intriguing matchup. Would you have preferred to see Hall in the cage, or are you more excited to watch Danis take on KSI at Misfits 21? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!