Knock, knock! The combat sports world is about to shake as Strongman Eddie Hall gears up for what could be the year’s most explosive showdown. Hall has officially announced his MMA debut, and it’s no ordinary fight—he’ll be stepping into the cage against none other than Polish powerhouse Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 105 on April 26 in Gliwice, Poland. After years of playfully teasing the MMA community, Hall is trading words for fists. This marks his first true heavyweight clash following his bizarre 2 vs. 1 “freak fight,” where he flattened featherweight social media sensations, the Neffati Brothers. While Hall may be excited, the fans have some reservations about the hubbub.
To put it simply, fans are worried about Eddie Hall’s decision to fight a veteran like Pudzianowski in his very first outing. For those who don’t know, Mariusz Pudzianowski is a scary name in the world of Strongmen. The Polish fighter is a legend in the world of Strongman competitions. As of 2025, Pudzian has five World’s Strongest Man titles and is often revered as a spring legend in Poland.
After conquering the Strongman stage, the Polish athlete transitioned to MMA in 2009, amassing a respectable 17-9 (1 NC) record. While his MMA career may seem somewhat lackluster, it’s important to remember that he never had the opportunity to develop technical skills in the sport during his younger years. Pudzianowski is more seasoned fighter Eddie Hall which is a concern for the Englishman’s fans.
Eddie Hall will fight Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 105 in an MMA fight on April 26th in Poland
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Well, it must be noted that the 48-year-old finds himself on a tough two-fight skid, with recent losses to Artur Szpilka and KSW star Mamed Khalidov. KSW 105 marks his highly anticipated return to the cage, his first appearance since June 2023. Despite the losses, Pudzianowski is more experienced than Eddie Hall as a fighter.
The Briton is unfamiliar with MMA, and it would be difficult for him to navigate against a man who has been in the sport for half a decade now. Given that, the fans have come forward to warn Eddie Hall.
Eddie Hall gets a reality check from fans amid MMA debut news
Eddie Hall might be one of the strongest men in the world; however, when it comes to MMA, the dynamics of the game change drastically. Cardio plays a crucial role in the world of fighting, and a fan believes that Hall wouldn’t be able to share the Octagon with the Polish fighter for long: “Eddie’s cardio not gonna survive this. Easy win for Mariusz.”
Another social media user added, “Honestly bad matchmaking. Mariusz is going to win that one easily. Too much of an experience difference and also too powerful for any of the advantages Eddie would have against the average heavyweight.” Furthermore, another social media user expressed that Hall took a risky fight as his debut, “Hall took a major risky fight here. Respect.”
It must be noted that Eddie Hall has spent time with UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, and he is training him for his debut. Despite that, the fact that he will be fighting against someone with tons of experience is still risky. Moreover, another fan gave a raw verdict of the fight, “Eddie is getting battered.” Will the fight end in a knockout, or will it go to a distance? A fan has the perfect answer to the question: “This will either last 8 seconds or go the whole distance, no in between.” Last but not least, another fan emphasized that the fight will not end well for Eddie Hall: “That will not end well for Eddie lmao.”
Eddie Hall will face a tough challenge navigating his victory against someone as seasoned as Mariusz Pudzianowski. However, one thing is certain — their match promises nothing but fireworks. What are your thoughts on their clash? State your opinion in the comments below.
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