Francis Ngannou`s next opponent in mixed martial arts could potentially be decided by the outcome of the upcoming bout between former World`s Strongest Men, Eddie Hall and Mariusz Pudzianowski. This potential future matchup is being described as a “battle of the giants.”
The highly anticipated fight between Hall and Pudzianowski is scheduled to take place soon at KSW 105 in Gliwice, Poland. This clash between the two strongman icons has already garnered significant attention from fight fans worldwide.
While the immediate challenge presented by their own fight is considerable, the winner might find themselves facing an even more formidable opponent in their subsequent appearance in the cage.
According to KSW President Martin Lewandowski, a potential showdown between the victor of the Hall vs. Pudzianowski fight and Francis `The Predator` Ngannou is a strong possibility that the promotion is actively exploring.
KSW President Open to Booking Francis Ngannou Against Hall/Pudzianowski Winner
Since his dominant performance against Renan Ferreira, which earned him the PFL Super Fights heavyweight title, Francis Ngannou has been searching for his next fight opponent.
However, this search could soon lead to a massive cross-promotional opportunity. KSW President Martin Lewandowski has expressed keen interest in arranging a fight between the former UFC heavyweight champion and whoever emerges victorious from the Mariusz Pudzianowski vs. Eddie Hall contest.
In an interview with MMA Fighting, Lewandowski confirmed his interest: “I’m in touch with the guys from PFL. So, definitely we can talk about this kind of match if they would be willing to share the fighter, no problem. I can say from now that I’m interested to do that, definitely.”
From a purely experience standpoint, Pudzianowski, with significantly more professional MMA fights under his belt than Hall, might appear to be the more logical potential opponent for a seasoned fighter like Ngannou.
Nevertheless, Eddie Hall famously broke Francis Ngannou`s prior record on the UFC`s PowerKube strength testing machine. This notable achievement could potentially provide `The Predator` with a unique motivation to pursue a fight against Hall, aiming to reclaim that specific bragging right.
Eddie Hall`s MMA Training Included a Knockdown
While Eddie Hall is undoubtedly a physically intimidating individual, his transition into the sport of mixed martial arts has demanded considerable effort and dedication to training.
His originally planned MMA debut last year against Mitchell Hooper ultimately did not take place.
As part of his rigorous preparation to hone his fighting techniques, the British strongman participated in sparring sessions, including one with a very tall Russian training partner, standing 6ft9.
During that particular sparring session, Hall reportedly suffered a knockdown after being hit by a powerful head kick from his training partner.
