Eddie Hall is set to make his one-on-one MMA debut against fellow strongman legend Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 105.
The former World`s Strongest Man, Hall, faces a significant challenge in Pudzianowski, who has won the title five times and has considerably more MMA experience. Dubbed “The World`s Strongest Fight,” this bout in Poland marks Hall`s first proper MMA contest. His previous combat sports appearance was a two-on-one “freak fight” where he defeated the Neffati brothers after what was widely considered a dull match.
This upcoming fight against Pudzianowski, a seasoned Polish strongman turned MMA fighter, is expected to be a much different affair. The heavyweight clash is the co-main event and represents Hall`s toughest opponent to date. Pudzianowski boasts notable wins against fighters like K1 legend Bob Sapp and Butterbean, demonstrating a level of competition far exceeding Hall`s prior experience.
Elsewhere on the card, the event`s main event features Adrian Bartosiński taking on Andrzej Grzebyk, and another significant heavyweight bout sees Artur Szpilka competing against Errol Zimmerman.
Start Time
KSW 105 is scheduled to be held at the PreZero Arena in Gliwice, Poland.
The preliminary fights are set to start at 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT / 5:00 PM BST).
The main card begins an hour later at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM BST).
The co-main event featuring Hall vs. Pudzianowski is anticipated to start around 5:45 PM ET (2:45 PM PT / 9:45 PM BST).
How to Watch and Live Stream
The event can be watched via live stream. The preliminary portion, featuring two fights, will be available globally on YouTube.
The main card requires a pay-per-view purchase, available through the KSW website. The cost is $13 or £10, and it can be streamed on various devices, including Smart TVs.
KSW 105 Fight Card
Here is the full fight card for KSW 105:
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 on Facing Pudzianowski
Eddie Hall has shared his feelings about facing the vastly more experienced Mariusz Pudzianowski. Despite agreeing to “The World`s Strongest Fight,” Hall expressed caution regarding the matchup.
In an interview with InTheCage, he acknowledged feeling scared, describing it as a normal response when confronting such a formidable opponent. Hall commented, “I think being scared is a very natural trait… If you`re not scared, you`re not nervous, then something`s not right.”
He highlighted Pudzianowski`s extensive record of 26 professional fights and five World`s Strongest Man titles, contrasting it with his own single prior appearance. Hall views his opponent`s significant experience and even the four-minute round structure as advantages for Pudzianowski but stated his resolve to proceed.
Given Pudzianowski`s considerable edge in fight experience, Hall faces a difficult challenge in this bout.
