Demetrious Johnson is widely considered one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. However, despite being a former UFC flyweight champion at 125lb, his relatively small stature at 5ft 3in leads many to question how he would fare against significantly larger individuals, even if they lack extensive fighting experience.
Eddie Hall recently underscored the impact of sheer size when the 350lb strongman decisively defeated veteran fighter Mariusz Pudzianowski – who had 28 professional bouts – in a mere 30 seconds during his MMA debut in April.
This dominant performance prompted Demetrious Johnson to contemplate a hypothetical matchup against the 2017 ‘World’s Strongest Man’.
Tom Aspinall`s Prediction for Demetrious Johnson vs Eddie Hall
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall played a role in helping Eddie Hall get ready for his first MMA contest.
Footage of the British pair training together circulated widely online before Hall`s debut fight. Consequently, Aspinall is uniquely positioned to offer insight into a potential bout between Johnson and Hall.
When asked by a producer, “How many ‘Mighty Mouses’ would it take to beat Eddie Hall?” Aspinall delivered a surprising response:
“In all honesty, if you had an MMA fight, I think you’d beat him,” Aspinall told Johnson, leaving the flyweight legend astonished.
“No, dude, he’s enormous,” Johnson insisted, expressing disbelief.
Aspinall elaborated, “Yes, but in an MMA fight… I’m not sure. Size is definitely a factor. But if you’re fighting in a large space like the UFC Octagon…”
What`s Next for Eddie Hall?
Eddie Hall began discussing his future in fighting immediately after his initial bout concluded. He is reportedly contractually obligated to face Pudzianowski again, though it remains uncertain if this rematch will happen given the dominant nature of their first fight.
Hall has publicly mentioned several high-profile names as potential opponents, including Conor McGregor, Dillon Danis, and Francis Ngannou.
Regardless of who steps into the cage with him next, fans can likely anticipate seeing Hall compete again before the end of 2025.
