Eddie Hall is set for his professional mixed martial arts debut this weekend in a huge clash against a well-known opponent. `The Beast` will test his year of MMA training in a fight held in Poland, facing off against fellow former World`s Strongest Man winner Mariusz Pudzianowski in the co-main event at KSW 105.
This confrontation is being called `The World`s Strongest Fight`, fitting given the immense stature of both competitors and their past triumphs in the World`s Strongest Man contest. Here`s a comparison of these two formidable athletes ahead of their anticipated bout.
Age Comparison
Age favors the British fighter, Hall, who has been dedicated to MMA training for the past year. Hall is currently 37 years old, whereas Pudzianowski is approaching 50. Pudzianowski, a five-time World`s Strongest Man champion, turned 48 on February 7.
Experience Level
While Hall is younger, his combat sports history is significantly less extensive than Pudzianowski`s. Pudzianowski started competing in MMA in 2009 and has a professional record of 37 fights. Hall`s prior combat experience includes a boxing match against fellow strongman Hafthor Bjornsson and an unusual 2-on-1 fight against the Neffati Brothers. He has, however, sought to close the significant experience gap by training alongside interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall.
Physical Attributes
Physically, Hall holds advantages, standing two inches taller at 6`3″. He also significantly outweighs his opponent by eight stone. For his 2-on-1 fight last June, Hall weighed in at over 26 stone. Pudzianowski, who was close to 23 stone during his strongman prime, weighed 18 stone for his most recent fight. Furthermore, Hall possesses a reach advantage, with his arms extending 80 inches compared to Pudzianowski`s 77 inches.
Recent Form
Hall enters the bout on a two-fight winning streak, having secured a decision victory in his 2022 rivalry match against Bjornsson and a TKO win against the Neffati Brothers. In contrast, Pudzianowski has lost his last two fights, both via TKO, against Mamed Khalidov at KSW 77 and Artur Szpilka at KSW 83.
Elton Marrow