The World’s Strongest Fight: Eddie Hall v Mariusz Pudzianowski
In a seismic super-heavyweight MMA showdown, two of the world’s strongest men, Eddie Hall and Mariusz Pudzianowski, are set to collide in the co-main event of KSW 105 in Poland. This mouth-watering encounter promises to be a battle for the ages, pitting Hall’s raw power against Pudzianowski’s battle-tested experience.
According to a report by Giants Live, Hall, 36, who captured the World’s Strongest Man title in 2017, will weigh in at 150kg (330 lbs) for the fight. The 1.89m Brit made his MMA debut in 2023, flattening the Neffati brothers in a dramatic tag-team bout. Prior to that, Hall went toe-to-toe with longtime rival Hafthor Bjornsson in a high-profile boxing match, narrowly losing on points.
His opponent, Mariusz Pudzianowski, is a legend in strength sport and one of the most seasoned heavyweights in European MMA. The five-time World’s Strongest Man (2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008), now 47, transitioned to MMA in 2009 and has since built a 17–9 (1 NC) professional record. As Giants Live reports, Pudzianowski has notable wins over Michal Materla, a former KSW middleweight champion, and Olympic judo silver medalist Pawel Nastula.
Pudzianowski is known for his relentless aggression and surprising agility, which has made him a fan favorite in Poland and beyond. However, he hasn’t fought since his TKO loss to Mamed Khalidov in late 2022, and insiders believe this could be the final fight of his career. The clash with Hall may serve as a farewell bout for the strongman-turned-MMA-veteran.
Meanwhile, Hall has been sharpening his game alongside UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, preparing for what will undoubtedly be his toughest test in combat sports to date. As quoted in the Giants Live report, fans can expect a battle between brawn and battle-tested experience – this bout could be a passing of the torch, or the perfect exclamation point on a legendary career.
The fight night details are as follows:
* Event: KSW 105
* Date: Saturday, April 26
* Main Card Starts: 5:00 PM BST (British Summer Time) / 6:00 PM CEST (Central European Summer Time) / 12:00 PM EDT (Eastern Time, US)
* Hall vs. Pudzianowski Expected: 9:45 PM BST / 10:45 PM CEST / 4:45 PM EDT
Fans can watch the event live for just £11 / $14 by signing up and securing their access. As Giants Live notes, this is a fight that you won’t want to miss.
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