Eddie Hall vs Mitchell Hooper MMA: Date, venue confirmed as World’s Strongest Men clash in Qatar

EDDIE HALL loves a physical challenge – and he looks set to undertake a massive one as his next fight has been announced.

Hall is a former World’s Strongest Man winner but since his victory in 2017 has become a popular internet figure.

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He has 5million followers on Instagram and has regularly trained for both boxing and MMA fights.

Just last year, Hall took on Game Of Thrones actor Hafthor Bjornsoon in a huge boxing match.

Hall lost the bout via unanimous decision, but he’s now set to return to combat action as he takes on current World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper in an MMA match-up.

This will be Hall’s MMA debut while Hooper has never been in a fight before.

When is Eddie Hall vs Mitchell Hooper?

• Hall vs Hooper will take place on February 17.
• The pair will fight under the Finishers Championship promotion.

On their website reads: “Get ready for the fight event you’ve been waiting for. Launching 2024.”

“Top MMA fighters settling the score on unfinished business. 12 match eliminator. $300 million prize money. Celebrities. Royalty.”

Where is it taking place?

• Hall announced that the fight would take place in Qatar.
• The fight will take place at the Khalifa International Stadium – a 45,000-seat venue which hosted eight World Cup matches.
• A full lineup for the event has yet to be announced.
• But Hall’s long-time pal and WSM rival Brian Shaw has been rumoured to appear on the card.
• The same can be said for British bodybuilder Martyn Ford.
• Former UFC stars Darren Till and Mike Perry also appear on the website, although no fight has been confirmed for either.