Welcome to our preliminary coverage for the highly anticipated bout at KSW 105, billed as the `World`s Strongest Fight`. This event is set to take place on Saturday at the PreZero Arena in Gliwice, Poland, and will feature a unique clash between two legendary figures from the world of strongman: Eddie Hall and Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Eddie Hall, the 2017 World`s Strongest Man champion and famously the first person to deadlift 500 kg, stepped away from professional strongman competition in 2018. Since then, he has explored various new ventures, including participation in combat sports. His combat experience includes a boxing match in 2022 against fellow strongman Hafthor Bjornsson, which he lost via unanimous decision. Last year, Hall made his debut in mixed martial arts with a notable fight against two opponents simultaneously, producing a memorable highlight reel moment earlier this year. This introduction to MMA has now set the stage for his exciting showdown with Pudzianowski.
Mariusz Pudzianowski, widely recognized as one of the greatest strongmen in history with an impressive five World`s Strongest Man titles among other accolades, transitioned his athletic career to mixed martial arts in 2009. While some observers initially expected his venture into the sport to be short-lived, Pudzianowski has defied expectations, becoming a cornerstone figure for KSW over nearly 15 years. He has accumulated extensive experience with 26 professional bouts in the promotion, giving him a considerable advantage in ring time compared to Hall for their upcoming Saturday match.
Stay tuned for ongoing updates and the full live blog covering the Eddie Hall vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski fight.
