Following a spectacular victory in his professional mixed martial arts debut, Eddie Hall is setting his sights on more unconventional and entertaining fights.
Competing under the moniker `The Beast`, Hall squared off against fellow World`s Strongest Man champion, five-time winner Mariusz Pudzianowski, at KSW 105 held in Gliwice, Poland, on Saturday.
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Hall made remarkably swift work of the experienced five-time WSM victor, stopping him within just 30 seconds to improve his MMA record to 1-0.
Across the globe, MMA enthusiasts are now contemplating how Hall might fare against more seasoned or formidable opponents.
However, the powerful British athlete clarified that he has no aspirations of becoming a dedicated heavyweight mixed martial artist.
When queried about his immediate future plans, he stated: “Perhaps Mariusz would be open to a rematch with shorter, two-minute rounds.”
“Becoming a top-ranked fighter in KSW is not my objective,” he explained. “That doesn`t interest me. I want to participate for the enjoyment and spectacle. I want to challenge fighters I admire and compete against the truly unique personalities out there.”
Hall overwhelmed Pudzianowski with a brutal series of hammer fists after successfully defending an attempted takedown and driving his opponent to the ground.
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He admitted that the rapid conclusion to the fight left him feeling somewhat unfulfilled.
He commented: “I had anticipated the fight lasting longer, perhaps eight minutes [as the bout was scheduled for two four-minute rounds].”
“I dedicated significant training time to ground wrestling and striking, so I was expecting a lengthier and more challenging contest.”
“Nonetheless, I am incredibly pleased to secure the victory.”
“The intense 30-second exchange? I`m happy with the outcome, and I`ll certainly take the win.”
“I hold the record for the world`s strongest punch, and if it connects cleanly, regardless of who you are, you`re going down.”
Hall had previously ruled out the possibility of a rematch against Thor Bjornsson, who defeated him in a boxing match three years ago.
He also touched upon a potential bout against former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar.
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The fighter from Stoke confessed that facing UFC icon Conor McGregor would be “absolutely comical” given the vast difference in their sizes.
Hall added: “I would genuinely enjoy a fight against Conor McGregor.”
“I believe the disparity in weight classes would be utterly humorous.”
“Weight divisions exist for a valid reason. Such a fight would carry significant risk, particularly for Conor.”
Elton Marrow