A clash of titans from the world of strength sports might be on the horizon this spring.
Eddie Hall, who won the World’s Strongest Man competition in 2017, has announced on his online video channel his preparations to fight Mariusz Pudzianowski, a five-time World’s Strongest Man champion, at KSW 105 on April 26. The event is planned to be held at PreZero Arena in Gliwice, Poland.
“I’ve been aiming to get into MMA for a while, and now is the time,” Hall stated. “The opportunity to fight Mariusz Pudzianowski came up, so it’s not like I’m immediately facing the most experienced fighters.”
“You have to consider that KSW is arguably the top fight organization in Europe. UFC dominates in America, while KSW is a leading force in Europe. Mariusz has undoubtedly been a top MMA competitor in Europe, consistently ranking in the top tier, which is a significant achievement. He’s truly one of the most formidable individuals around.”
Currently, the fight promotion has not officially confirmed this matchup.
Hall mentioned his goal to reduce his weight from approximately 360 pounds to around 330 pounds for the fight. He also shared that he initially requested two-minute rounds, while Pudzianowski preferred the standard five-minute rounds, and they agreed on a compromise of four-minute rounds.
This fight will mark the British personality’s debut in professional MMA as a solo competitor. Previously, Hall participated in a 2-on-1 match at World Freak Fight League in July, where he achieved a knockout victory against The Neffati Brothers.
Pudzianowski, aged 48, has an extensive MMA record with 26 professional fights and 17 wins. He will enter this upcoming bout following two consecutive losses by strikes.
