Eddie Hall claims he will cut 64lb in weeks to make weight for Dillon Danis MMA fight – but it might not be enough

“He’s been talking s— for a long time making snide comments on social media so I thought I’d put my money where my mouth is,” Hall told Bloody Elbow in an exclusive chat. “He wanted me to get under 400lb which I am, so I said I’d get under 300 if he shakes my hand there and then which he did.

“So give me 12 weeks to lose 64lb and I will come in and rock his f—ing chin… Honestly I just need one good shot on his face and he’ll regret shaking my hand. I’m not particularly bothered [about the takedown] but I’ll be prepared for the full fight.”

Dillon Danis says Eddie Hall must make MMA heavyweight limit of 265lb to be considered

Unfortunately for Hall, it appears that Danis is already not too keen on the idea of the matchup and would rather a more recognisable and serious name in the cage. After six years out of competition, he has been told by the UFC that his dream of a contract in the big leagues will be granted with activity.

“He has to make at least the UFC heavyweight limit,” Danis told media including Bloody Elbow during the post-fight press conference. “He has to at least make that, but if he can do it then hell yeah I’d do it. 425lb is what he wanted to fight at, I’m 170lb. At least make the UFC weight.”

Danis seems to be more interested with a prospective re-booking of his fight with Tony Ferguson, which was due to take place on GFL earlier this year.