What happens when the world’s strongest man enters the MMA ring? Eddie Hall is eager to thrill fans with an epic showdown that promises to answer this burning question. On Friday, the former World’s Strongest Man gave something of an unexpected performance. This took place at the inaugural World Freak Fight League. The uneven 2v1 fight was a Blackburn, England affair, in which he demolished the Neffati brothers’ influencers.
The bout featured a spectacular powerbomb and knockout combo that quickly went viral. This showcased Hall’s incredible strength. That marked his unconventional debut in MMA, following his previous boxing match against Thor Bjornsson in 2022. The retired strongman has set his sights on a more traditional MMA fight against fellow strongman legend Mariusz Pudzianowski, promising an exciting clash for fans.
Eddie Hall is Eager to Give Thrilling Showdown
Athletes are known to pursue other options, well into their careers. Shifting from one sport is nothing new. However, going from something that doesn’t involve contact, in terms of fighting can be difficult. We have seen others struggle to adjust while going from boxing to the UFC for example. But someone with the drive and willpower of Hall should be able to make it a shorter learning curve than most. However, he’s picking a potentially dangerous opponent for this latest adventure,
“I think someone like Mariusz Pudzianowski has 20 years of experience in the game,” Hall said via MSN. “He’s still a big guy, powerful, and undeniably tough. The fans want to see a ‘World’s Strongest Man’ vs ‘MMA Strongest Man,’ so let’s make it happen. If the right deal is on the table, I know Mariusz is game. He’s always in my inbox sending me fighting emojis, so maybe this is it.”
Pudzianowski Throws Down the Gauntlet
Pudzianowski, widely regarded as one of the greatest strongmen of all time with five World’s Strongest Man titles and numerous other victories, transitioned to MMA in 2009 and has become a mainstay in KSW. Speaking to Daily Star Sport in 2022, the 47-year-old Polish fighter expressed his willingness to fight Hall or Bjornsson, provided it’s in MMA.
“I’m not considering moving to boxing,” Pudzianowski said. “I have already focused on MMA, and this will be my last challenge. But of course, with anyone – with Eddie or Bjornsson, I would enter the cage on the principles of MMA!”
Most recently, Pudzianowski faced former boxer Artur Szpilka at KSW 83 in 2023, where he suffered a second-round knockout, bringing his career record to 17-9 with one no-contest. As fans eagerly await the potential clash between Eddie Hall and Pudzianowski, the anticipation for a ‘World’s Strongest Man’ showdown in the MMA cage continues to build.
Latest Career Shift Has Been in the Works
The official Hall debut in MMA, however unconventional could be seen as something of a test run. The 2017 World’s Strongest Man has some experience in this world of combat sports. Hall previously fought Thor Bjornsson in 2022 in the boxing ring. He’s added to his preparation for a potential fight by training with interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall in the past.
After his latest victory in MMA, the 36-year-old is looking to add to his resume. Following his performance on Friday, “The Beast” appears serious in engaging in an MMA fight and Mariusz Pudzianowski is the target.
This type of matchup could be the next big thing in MMA. The prospect of the two has created a buzz among fans who are eager to see two legends of strength sports collide in the MMA cage. If this fight comes to fruition, it could set the stage for even more high-profile bouts. More people, turned fighters, will increasingly want to try their fate in the octagon as well. The anticipation is palpable, and the future of MMA could see an exciting new chapter with these titanic clashes. There are other great and unexpected matchups to be had!
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