Eddie Hall earned significant praise from a UFC Hall of Famer following his dominant knockout win against Mariusz Pudzianowski.
The highly anticipated bout took place Saturday night at KSW 105 in Gliwice, Poland, where `The Beast` faced the legendary five-time World`s Strongest Man.
Despite having considerably less combat sports experience than his opponent, Hall stated the fight was easier than anticipated, securing a decisive victory by finishing Pudzianowski within the first round.
His impressive performance quickly drew the attention of a former world champion.
Michael Bisping Reacts to Eddie Hall`s Stunning Victory Over Pudzianowski
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping watched the Eddie Hall vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski fight with great interest, curious to see how the showdown between the two strongman icons would unfold.
It`s clear he was thoroughly impressed by the Englishman`s performance.
Recounting the action, Bisping said: “He faced Mariusz Pudzianowski, who has considerable MMA experience in KSW… Eddie Hall landed a powerful right hand, followed by a flurry of aggressive strikes. When Pudzianowski attempted a takedown, Hall countered with a whizzer, slamming him to the canvas before finishing with a barrage of hammer fists.”
Bisping added, referencing Hall`s debut: “That’s typical in a first professional fight; you have to manage your adrenaline. It was a pure burst of aggression. That`s what we witnessed from him — Eddie Hall truly is a monster.”
Tom Aspinall Congratulates Fellow Brit Eddie Hall on KSW 105 Win
Bisping wasn`t the only prominent British figure to take notice of Hall`s successful professional MMA debut.
UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall expressed his delight at seeing his friend start his MMA career with such a significant performance.
The two have trained together extensively, with Aspinall sharing valuable advice with the 2017 World`s Strongest Man winner.
After the fight concluded, Aspinall posted a humorous reaction on social media.
