Eddie Hall set for unusual MMA debut against two brothers
Eddie Hall will debut in MMA. The former strongman will remember his first career fight for a long time, not just because it marks a new chapter in his life but also because of the unique rules under which it will take place.
9:22 AM EDT, May 16, 2024
The World Freak Fight League will organize a gala at King George Hall in Blackburn on June 7, 2024. Interestingly, this will be the organization's debut event, and thanks to the intriguing fight card and rules, it promises to be memorable.
Eddie Hall will participate in the gala, making his MMA debut. Previously, he was known as a strongman; in 2017, he was crowned the world's most muscular man. He also held the world record in deadlifting, raising an astonishing 1,102 pounds.
Now, the Briton will test himself in a new role. He faces an unusual challenge as he must 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 300 pounds, while Jamil and Jamel Neffati weigh around 146 pounds. The competition will consist of three rounds, although their duration has yet to be determined.
It is also worth noting that a few other fights occurred during the King George Hall gala in Blackburn. Hall is not the only recognizable figure on the fight card of the gala mentioned.
In one of the matches, a lookalike of Ed Sheeran, the famous British singer Ty Jones, will fight. Another fight will feature a duel of dwarves - Salim Chiboub and Radek. Additionally, the audience will witness a performance from 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 the Icelander winning by unanimous decision of the judges.
