Former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall is set to make a dramatic return to the cage, but faces a tough test in the experienced Mariusz Pudzianowski
Eddie Hall bids to emerge victorious on his return to the cage, but faces a tough test in MMA veteran Mariusz Pudzianowski.
The super-heavyweight showdown will see the two former strongmen clash inside the octagon. Hall was named the World’s Strongest Man in 2017 before making the switch to in-ring competition. Hall, 37, began inside the boxing ring, but lost on his debut to Thor Bjornsson in 2022.
He then made the move to MMA and went on to knock out the Neffati Brothers. That said, Pudzianowski will prove to be a huge step up in competition. Pudzianowski, 48, has 27 MMA fights under his belt. 12 of his 17 career wins have come by way of knockout. Not only that, the 48-year-old was named the World’s Strongest Man five times during his career. And so, here’s everything you need to know about the card…
What UK time will Eddie Hall vs Mariusz Pudzianowski start?
The blockbuster event is scheduled to take place at the Prezero Arena in Gliwice, Poland, on Saturday, April 26. The prelims are scheduled to get underway at around 5pm UK time (12pm ET / 11am CT / 9am PT). Hall is expected to make the walk to the cage first at around 9:45pm UK time (4:45pm ET / 3:45pm CT / 1:45pm PT) with Pudzianowski set to follow immediately after. The two stars will then touch gloves just after 10:00pm UK time before the first bell sounds. The fight should not start later than this but could be brought forward if the undercard fights are completed earlier than expected.
How to watch Eddie Hall vs Mariusz Pudzianowski
The showdown between Hall and Pudzianowski can be bought on KSW website. The card is a pay-per-view event, therefore, fans will need to purchase the PPV to watch at a price of £14.95. The KSW 105 prelims will be available to watch on YouTube at around 5pm UK time.
Full fight card and undercard
Adrian Bartosinski v Andrzej Grzebyk – KSW welterweight championshipEddie Hall vs Mariusz Pudzianowski – super-heavyweightArtur Szpilka v Errol ZimmermanIgor Michaliszyn v Artur SzczepaniakKacper Koziorzebski v Madars FleminasLaura Grzyb v Gabriela HristeaAugusto Sakai v Szymon Bajor
Quotes corner
Eddie Hall: “The standing and banging is obviously my favourite. And I think that’s where I better him—the standing and banging, if I’m being honest. I’ve got the power, I’ve got the speed, and I’ve got a good chin. I know I’ve got a good chin. The grappling is all new to me. Although I’m not going to sit here and say, ‘I’m going to beat a black belt…’”
Mariusz Pudzianowski: “Eddie, you’re in for a lot of hard work. I’m not going to give up easily. You know it well that I fight until the very end. You’re about to see what lack of oxygen means. This is not boxing, this is MMA.”
