Mariusz Pudzianowski and Eddie Hall, both renowned World’s Strongest Man competitors, are set to face off in an MMA fight dubbed “The World’s Strongest Fight” at KSW 105 on April 26 in Gliwice, Poland.
Mariusz Pudzianowski vs. Eddie Hall is happening. KSW dropped the bombshell on Friday: these two titans will clash at KSW 105 on April 26. They’ve dubbed it "The World’s Strongest Fight." Quite fitting, if you ask me.
Pudzianowski’s a legend in the Strongest Man arena. Five-time winner, no less! In Poland, he’s basically a sporting deity. Transitioning from lifting to MMA? Not many can pull that off, but he did, racking up a 17-9 (1 NC) record since 2009. Though, let’s be real, his recent form’s been shaky—lost his last two fights to Artur Szpilka and Mamed Khalidov.
And guess what? This will be Pudzianowski’s first bout since June 2023. Can he bounce back?
Now, Eddie Hall. The Beast himself! At 37, he’s stepping into the MMA ring for what seems like his debut—details are still under wraps. He’s no stranger to World’s Strongest Man competitions either, having claimed the title in 2017. Oh, and don’t forget that wild 2-on-1 match he had in June where he basically tossed his opponents around like ragdolls.
Hall tried boxing too, remember? Faced Thor Bjornsson—yes, "The Mountain" from Game of Thrones—in 2022. Didn’t go too well; lost by unanimous decision in a six-round exhibition.
KSW 105 isn’t just about the big boys though. It’s set at PreZero Arena in Gliwice, Poland and promises more action with two title bouts. Welterweight champ Adrian Bartosinski defends against Andrzej Grzebyk. Meanwhile, Rafal Haratyk goes head-to-head with Ibragim Chuzhigaev for the light heavyweight crown.
Exciting times ahead!