KSW 105 will host a unique fight between Eddie Hall and Mariusz Pudzianowski, two giants in strength sports, with special rules expected.
Former World`s Strongest Man champion, Eddie Hall, will face Mariusz Pudzianowski, a five-time World`s Strongest Man winner, fulfilling Hall`s challenge.
After a peculiar showcase fight where he faced two opponents, Hall called out Pudzianowski. The fight is now confirmed for April 26 at the Prezero Arena in Gliwice, Poland.
Rumors of this matchup have been circulating for a while, with Hall himself announcing it on his YouTube channel earlier this month.
Now, these two titans are set to clash as Hall transitions to MMA, following his previous boxing match against fellow strongman Hafthor Bjornsson.
Fan Reactions to Eddie Hall vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski
The fight is being promoted as “The World`s Strongest Fight,” and it undeniably has a spectacle appeal due to the immense size and strength of both competitors.
Mariusz Pudzianowski, despite being a powerhouse like Hall, has significantly more MMA experience. He turned pro in 2009 after taking second place in the World’s Strongest Man competition that year and has built a 17-9 record in KSW, with nine wins by knockout.
The 48-year-old Pudzianowski is coming off two knockout losses, which ended a five-fight win streak. While he brings more experience to the cage, he also carries the accumulated wear and tear from a long career.
Fan reactions to the fight announcement were mixed, with some expressing excitement for the spectacle and others dismissing it as a circus act.
One fan joked on social media, “Islam vs Ilia – step aside. The true super fight is here,” while another admitted to being “definitely intrigued.”
However, some responses to KSW`s official announcement were less enthusiastic, with one translated comment criticizing it as a “weak fight” that lowers the “sports level” of the event, finding Pudzianowski`s fights “boring” and suggesting he is “making a fool of himself in the cage.”
KSW 105 and the Nostalgia of Early MMA
The main event of KSW 105 may not represent the pinnacle of mixed martial arts skill, but this isn`t necessarily a drawback.
Social media reactions indicate varied levels of appreciation for this type of matchup among fans.
Early MMA events often featured similar pairings, focusing on the raw excitement of watching powerful individuals exchange blows.
While no one claims this fight to be the highest level of MMA, its entertainment value is undeniable.
“The World`s Strongest Fight” evokes a sense of nostalgia, despite the prevalence of crossover fights in modern combat sports.
