KSW 105 will host a unique clash between two massive athletes with special rules.
Eddie Hall`s wish has been granted as the former World’s Strongest Man champion is set to face a five-time winner of the same competition.
After a bizarre showcase fight where he stopped two opponents, Hall challenged KSW’s Mariusz 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 initially announcing it on his YouTube channel earlier this month.
Now, these two titans will finally meet as the British strongman transitions to MMA, following his previous boxing match against Hafthor Bjornsson, another strongman.
Fans React to Eddie Hall vs Mariusz Pudzianowski
This matchup is undeniably attracting attention as a spectacle, marketed as ‘The World’s Strongest Fight’.
Both fighters are incredibly strong, but Mariusz Pudzianowski has considerable MMA experience with 27 professional fights since his debut in 2009, after taking second place in the World’s Strongest Man competition that year.
Pudzianowski has spent his entire MMA career with the Polish KSW promotion, achieving a record of 17 wins and 9 losses, with 9 wins by knockout.
The 48-year-old is coming off two consecutive knockout losses, ending a five-fight win streak. While he has significantly more experience than Hall, he also carries the accumulated wear and tear of a long fighting career.
Reactions to the fight announcement are mixed, with some fans excited about the spectacle, while others view it as a circus-like event.
“Islam vs Ilia – step aside. The true super fight is here,” joked one fan on social media, while another expressed being “definitely intrigued.”
However, some responses to KSW’s official fight announcement were less enthusiastic, with comments like:
“Weak fight, Pudzian’s fights are getting boring, the guy is making a fool of himself in the cage, this fight lowers the sports level of the gala, which is not that great.”
KSW 105 Recalls Early MMA Days
The main event of KSW 105 may not be top-tier MMA, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Not every fight needs to be elite-level, and social media reactions show diverse opinions on this type of matchup.
Early MMA events often featured similar pairings, focusing on the raw excitement of seeing powerful individuals clash.
While no one claims this is the pinnacle of MMA, it promises to be an exciting and nostalgic event, reminiscent of the crossover fights that are increasingly common in the sport today.
