Everyone wants to see the 360-pound "Beast" inside a UFC cage. It’s the kind of circus-meets-legitimacy matchup that would break the internet. Honestly, if you’ve scrolled through YouTube or TikTok lately, you've probably seen a dozen thumbnails of Eddie Hall wearing 4-ounce gloves with a UFC logo slapped next to his head.
But here’s the reality check. Eddie Hall hasn't actually signed with the UFC.
Not yet, anyway.
The internet has a funny way of turning a training session with Tom Aspinall into a "confirmed" multi-fight contract. While the hype is deafening, the transition from the World’s Strongest Man to a professional mixed martial artist is a lot messier and more fascinating than a simple contract signing.
That Viral 2-on-1 Madness
Before we look at the future, we have to talk about what just happened. In June 2024, Hall stepped into a cage for the World Freak Fight League. He didn't fight one guy. He fought two.
Jamil and Jamel Neffati, the TikTok twins, thought they could use speed and numbers to chop down the giant. It didn't work. It was basically like watching a man fight two aggressive house cats.
At one point, Hall quite literally powerbombed one of them while punching the other. It went viral because it looked like a scene from a video game. But while that was fun for the "freak show" circuit, it wasn't exactly the kind of thing that earns you a call from Dana White.
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The Legit Debut: Hall vs. Pudzianowski
Things got way more serious in April 2025. This wasn't a gimmick against social media stars. Hall signed with KSW—the massive European MMA promotion—to face Mariusz Pudzianowski.
If you know strongman, you know "Pudzian." He’s a five-time World’s Strongest Man winner who spent the last 15 years becoming a legitimate, dangerous MMA veteran. Most people thought Pudzianowski’s experience would be too much. Hall was the underdog.
He didn't care.
The fight at KSW 105 in Gliwice, Poland, lasted all of 30 seconds. Hall didn't just win; he detonated a right hand that sent the Polish legend to the canvas. It was a terrifying display of what happens when you combine world-class explosive power with basic striking mechanics.
He weighed in at roughly 350 lbs for that fight. To put that in perspective, the UFC heavyweight limit is 265 lbs.
Why the UFC Isn't Calling (Yet)
There is a massive, 85-pound problem standing between Eddie Hall and the UFC.
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The UFC’s heavyweight division has a strict upper limit. You cannot weigh more than 265 lbs for a non-title fight. When Hall fought Thor Bjornsson in their boxing match, he dropped down to about 310 lbs and looked lean, but he was still a massive human being.
Cutting another 45 lbs would be a monumental task.
Could he do it? Maybe. Hall is known for his insane work ethic. But at 37 years old, cutting that much weight might actually strip away the one thing that makes him a threat: his "Beast" strength.
There's also the skill gap. Hall has been training at the Aspinall BJJ Academy and sparring with the interim UFC Heavyweight Champion, Tom Aspinall. He’s learning fast. He’s even joked about how "f****** w***" he felt the first time he grappled with a world-class pro. That humility is actually a good sign. It means he isn't delusional.
Jake Paul and the Future of the Beast
As of early 2026, the talk has shifted. Hall recently went on record saying he’d take a boxing match against Jake Paul. It sounds ridiculous given the eight-stone weight difference, but in the modern era of "crossover" sports, people would pay to see it.
Hall is currently sitting on a 1-0 pro MMA record. He’s proved he can knock out a seasoned veteran in Pudzianowski. He’s proved he can handle the pressure of a massive live gate.
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But a UFC fight? That’s a different beast entirely.
If the UFC ever decides to do a "Super Heavyweight" division or a special one-off attraction fight, Hall is the first person they’d call. Until then, he’s likely to stay in the world of high-profile KSW bouts or massive celebrity boxing matches.
What This Means for Combat Sports
Eddie Hall isn't a traditional fighter. He’s a "strength athlete" who happens to be able to punch through a brick wall.
The misconception is that he's just a hobbyist. If you watch his training footage with Aspinall, you see a guy who understands distance, knows how to sprawl, and has a gas tank that shouldn't exist for someone that size. He’s a legitimate heavyweight problem for anyone outside the top 15 of the major organizations.
The real takeaway here is that Hall has successfully navigated the "Strongman to Fighter" pipeline better than almost anyone else. He didn't just show up for a paycheck; he actually learned the craft.
Next Steps for the Beast
If you're tracking the possibility of an official Eddie Hall UFC fight, here is what needs to happen:
- Watch the Weight: Keep an eye on Hall’s social media. If he starts trending toward 280 lbs or 290 lbs, he’s serious about a sanctioned heavyweight move.
- Monitor the KSW Contract: Hall is currently a massive draw in Europe. His next KSW opponent will likely be a top-tier heavyweight to see if the Pudzianowski win was a fluke or a sign of things to come.
- The Aspinall Factor: As long as he is training in Wigan with the Aspinall family, he is getting the best MMA education on the planet.
The "Beast" is 1-0. Whether he ever steps into the Octagon or not, he's already changed the way we look at crossover athletes in the cage.