Eddie Hall calls out Conor McGregor for cage fight - despite being 12 STONE heavier than UFC superstar - after former world's strongest man said he was open to facing TWO opponents at same time
Eddie Hall has called out controversial fighter Conor McGregor after claiming a destructive win on his professional MMA debut.
'The Beast', who was named the world's strongest man in 2017, broke his hand during a spectacular victory over fellow strongman Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 105 in Poland on Saturday.
Hall, 37, only made his MMA debut last year in a two versus one fight against the Neffati brothers but took just 30 seconds to defeat his opponent on the weekend to go 1-0 up in the sport.
Following his stunning victory, he called out McGregor, who is more than 170lb lighter.
During a fan Q&A session he uploaded on YouTube, he said: 'I would love to fight Conor McGregor.
'I think the weight difference would be absolutely comical. There is weight classes for that reason. It would be dangerous, on Conor's behalf.'
The British bruiser appears unbothered about becoming a serious heavyweight mixed martial artist and previously admitted he wanted to fight the 'freaks of the world'.
Earlier this month, he pushed for a new 2v1 fight with Jake and Logan Paul.
He said: 'Jake Paul and Logan Paul, I'd love to get them in a cage together… I think it would be very uneven, 100 per cent [I would kick their a–], powerbomb, smack them straight across the jaw. That's it.'
Asked what was next after defeating Pudzianowski, Hall replied: 'I've got no aspirations to be number one in KSW.
'That's just not for me. I want to come and have fun.
'I want to fight my heroes. I want to fight the freaks of the world.'
Hall touted the possibility of a bout with Brock Lesnar but ruled out a fight with Thor Bjornsson, who beat him in the boxing ring in 2022.
As well as being a multi-time strongman winner, Hall has also carved out a celebrity career thanks to his YouTube channel, which includes videos centred around food challenges, fitness and weight training.
Meanwhile, Conor McGregor hasn't fought in four years and has attempted to enter the world of politics, announcing his bid to run for Irish president last month.
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