Eddie Hall is set to step into the octagon for his one-on-one MMA debut against Mariusz Pudzianowski.
A former World`s Strongest Man himself, England`s Eddie Hall faces a formidable challenge against five-time champion Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 105.
Dubbed “The World`s Strongest Fight,” this event in Poland marks Hall`s first traditional MMA bout. His prior combat sports appearance was a two-on-one “freak fight” where he defeated the Neffati brothers.
Expect a stark contrast when he faces Pudzianowski, the experienced Polish former strongman with significant time in the octagon.
This heavyweight co-main event represents Hall`s most significant challenge yet. Pudzianowski`s resume includes knockout wins over K1 legend Bob Sapp and even Butterbean, indicating a much higher level of competition than Hall has previously encountered.
Elsewhere on the card, Adrian Bartosiński faces off in the main event fight against Andrzej Grzebyk, and there’s another heavyweight clash as Artur Szpilka takes on Errol Zimmerman.
What Time Does KSW 105 Start?
KSW 105 is scheduled to take place at the PreZero Arena in Gliwice, Poland.
The preliminary card is set to begin at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT / 5:00 PM BST.
The main card will follow an hour later, starting at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM BST.
As the co-main event, the Hall vs. Pudzianowski fight is estimated to start around 5:45 PM ET / 2:45 PM PT / 9:45 PM BST.
How to Watch and Live Stream KSW 105
The KSW 105 preliminary fights will be streamed live globally on YouTube.
The main card is available exclusively via pay-per-view, purchasable directly from the KSW website. The price is $13 or £10, and the stream can be accessed on various devices, including Smart TVs.
KSW 105 – Full Fight Card
Main Card
- Welterweight: Adrian Bartosiński vs. Andrzej Grzebyk
- Heavyweight: Mariusz Pudzianowski vs. Eddie Hall
- Heavyweight: Artur Szpilka vs. Errol Zimmerman
- Welterweight: Igot Michaliszyn vs. Artur Szczepaniak
- Welterweight: Madars Felminas vs. Kacper Koziorzębski
- Women’s Flyweight: Laura Grzyb vs. Gabriela Hristea
Prelims
- Middleweight: Marcin Krakowiak vs. Adam Niedźwiedź
- Heavyweight: Michał Turyński vs. Denis Górniak
Eddie Hall Admits He’s Scared to Face Mariusz Pudzianowski
Despite being ready for “The World’s Strongest Fight,” Hall has expressed caution regarding his opponent, Pudzianowski.
Speaking about the fight, Hall openly admitted feeling scared, describing it as a natural response when facing such an impressive opponent.
“I think being scared is a very natural trait. Even going into my strongman, you’d be scared, you’d be nervous.”
“If you’re not scared, you’re not nervous, then something’s not right. Let’s face it, I’m going up against Mariusz Pudzianowski; 26 professional fights, five times World’s Strongest Man, he’s a fierce, fierce man and to get in the cage and exchange leather with a man who’s had 26 fights? I’ve had one!”
“So I’ve got a lot to be scared of and the four minute rounds has been a tough thing for me to accept as well. He’s got a lot of advantages but I’ve said ‘sod it’, why not let him have four minute rounds? Let’s just get this done.”
Entering the fight, Hall possesses significantly less experience than Pudzianowski, which will present a considerable challenge against the seasoned Pole.
