Eddie Hall, also known as ‘The Beast’, announces his first MMA fight against Mitchell Hooper. Get ready for an intense showdown in Qatar with a $300 million USD prize money and appearances from celebrities and royalty.
| Eddie Hall’s MMA Debut |
Eddie Hall, also known as ‘The Beast’, is set to make his debut in mixed martial arts (MMA) as he takes on Mitchell Hooper, the World’s Strongest Man. The highly-anticipated fight is scheduled to take place in February in Qatar, as part of the Finishers Championship promotion.
This exciting event, launching in 2024, promises to be a thrilling showdown between top MMA fighters, with a 12-match eliminator and a staggering $300 million USD prize money. Not only will fans witness intense battles inside the cage, but they can also expect appearances from celebrities and even royalty.
Hall confirmed his opponent, Mitchell Hooper, through a cryptic Instagram post, leaving fans guessing and asking, ‘who you got?’. The post included snapshots and clips of the two fighters engaging in a fierce grappling exchange, with Hall showcasing his striking skills and defending against submission attempts.
This won’t be Hall’s first foray into combat sports, as he previously competed in strongman events before retiring in 2017. In March last year, he faced off against another former strongman, Hafthor Bjornsson, in a hard-fought bout that ended in a unanimous decision loss for Hall.
Having been crowned the World’s Strongest Man in 2017, Eddie Hall is now ready to test his skills in the MMA arena, bringing his incredible strength and determination to this new challenge.
Eddie Hall’s MMA Debut
Eddie Hall, also known as ‘The Beast’, is set to make his debut in mixed martial arts (MMA) as he takes on Mitchell Hooper, the World’s Strongest Man. The highly-anticipated fight is scheduled to take place in February in Qatar, as part of the Finishers Championship promotion.
This exciting event, launching in 2024, promises to be a thrilling showdown between top MMA fighters, with a 12-match eliminator and a staggering $300 million USD prize money. Not only will fans witness intense battles inside the cage, but they can also expect appearances from celebrities and even royalty.
Hall confirmed his opponent, Mitchell Hooper, through a cryptic Instagram post, leaving fans guessing and asking, ‘who you got?’. The post included snapshots and clips of the two fighters engaging in a fierce grappling exchange, with Hall showcasing his striking skills and defending against submission attempts.
This won’t be Hall’s first foray into combat sports, as he previously competed in strongman events before retiring in 2017. In March last year, he faced off against another former strongman, Hafthor Bjornsson, in a hard-fought bout that ended in a unanimous decision loss for Hall.
Having been crowned the World’s Strongest Man in 2017, Eddie Hall is now ready to test his skills in the MMA arena, bringing his incredible strength and determination to this new challenge.
