Demetrious Johnson is widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.
However, the former UFC flyweight champion, known for his 5ft 3in frame, is often thought to face challenges against significantly larger opponents, even those with limited fighting experience.
Eddie Hall demonstrated the impact of sheer size when the 350lb strongman quickly overwhelmed Mariusz Pudzianowski, a veteran of 28 fights, in his MMA debut this past April, securing a win in just 30 seconds.
This bout led Demetrious Johnson to ponder how he might fare in a matchup against the 2017 ‘World’s Strongest Man’.
Tom Aspinall Shares His Prediction for Demetrious Johnson vs Eddie Hall
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall played a role in helping Eddie Hall prepare for his first MMA appearance.
Sparring footage featuring the British duo gained considerable attention online prior to ‘The Beast’s’ fight at KSW 105.
Given his experience, Aspinall is in a prime position to offer insight into a potential clash between Johnson and Hall.
When asked by a producer how many `Mighty Mouses` (Johnson`s nickname) it would take to defeat Eddie Hall, Aspinall offered a surprising response.
“In all honesty, if you had an MMA fight, I think you’d beat him,” Aspinall replied, which visibly stunned Johnson.
“No, dude, he’s f—ing big,” the celebrated flyweight fighter insisted.
Aspinall acknowledged the size difference but added: “Yeah, but in an MMA fight… I don’t know. It’s difficult to say, the size is a thing. But if you’ve got like a big UFC Octagon.”
What Lies Ahead for Eddie Hall?
Eddie Hall began discussing his next fight opportunities immediately after his successful debut.
He is contractually obliged to have a rematch with Pudzianowski, though the likelihood of this fight occurring is currently uncertain, largely due to how one-sided their initial meeting was.
Hall has publicly mentioned several prominent figures, including Conor McGregor, Dillon Danis, and Francis Ngannou, as potential future opponents.
Regardless of who he ultimately faces, fans can anticipate seeing Hall return to the cage before the close of 2025.
