Strongman-turned-combat-sports competitor Eddie Hall has named two fighters he wants to face in MMA following his crossover bout with Tommy Fury. Hall made clear he is eager to continue competing in the fight game with specific targets already in mind.
Eddie Hall has set his sights on two MMA opponents as he looks to extend his combat sports career beyond his crossover bout with Tommy Fury, the former World's Strongest Man announced on June 13.
Hall, the 2017 World's Strongest Man titleholder and professional strongman turned combat sports competitor, has made no secret of his desire to remain active in the fight game. Following his bout with Fury, the British heavyweight has already identified specific targets he wants to pursue in MMA, signaling that his crossover ambitions stretch well beyond a one-off spectacle.
No verified fighter data is available for the named opponents at this stage, and the specific names Hall referenced have not been confirmed through official channels. What is clear is that Hall is actively positioning himself for further competition rather than treating the Fury fight as a standalone event.
Why it matters
- Hall's continued pursuit of MMA bouts keeps the crossover combat sports market active in the heavyweight division
- His strongman background and physical profile make opponent selection a compelling storyline
- Any confirmed matchmaking would draw significant mainstream attention given his global profile outside traditional MMA circles
The fact that Hall already has targets in mind suggests conversations around his MMA future are progressing with genuine intent rather than remaining at the level of casual interest. Whether sanctioned bouts materialise will depend on matchmaking negotiations and the willingness of named opponents to engage, but Hall's public declaration of intent adds real weight to the prospect of seeing him compete again under MMA rules.
