Eddie Hall to fight brothers in unique MMA debut event

Eddie Hall is set to debut in MMA. The former strongman will surely remember his first career fight for a long time, not just because it marks a new chapter in his life but also due to the unique rules under which it will take place.

The World Freak Fight League will organize a gala on June 7, 2024, at King George’s Hall in Blackburn. Interestingly, this will be the organisation's debut event, and thanks to the fight card and its unconventional rules, it promises to be memorable.

Eddie Hall will participate in the gala, making his MMA debut. Previously known as a strongman, he was crowned the world’s most muscular man in 2017. He once held the world record in deadlifting, lifting 500 kilograms (about 1,100 pounds).

Now, the Briton is testing himself in a new role. He faces an unusual challenge—in this gala, he will enter the ring and fight two opponents simultaneously. According to "The Sun," Hall will face the Neffati brothers, Jamil and Jamel.

Notably, the combined weight of both brothers is still less than Hall’s. The former strongman weighs about 136 kilograms (300 pounds), while Jamil and Jamel Neffati weigh about 66 kilograms (146 pounds). The competition will consist of three rounds, although the duration of each round has yet to be determined.

It’s also worth noting that a few other fights occurred during the gala organized at King George’s Hall in Blackburn. Hall is not the only recognizable figure on the fight card.

In one of the matches, Ty Jones, a lookalike of the famous British singer Ed Sheeran, will fight. Another fight will feature a duel of dwarves—Salim Chiboub and Radek. Additionally, the broad audience will see Myles Stephenson, the winner of the X-Factor program and a former member of the group Rak-Su.

Let us recall that Eddie Hall met in a boxing ring in 2022 with Hafthor Bjornsson, who had previously taken the world record in deadlifting from him. That fight ended with a victory for the Icelanders, which a unanimous decision by the judges achieved.