Strongmen rivals Eddie Hall and Mariusz Pudzianowski face off LIVE: UK viewing schedule, competition guidelines, and streaming details
Brace Yourself for the Heavyweight Throwdown: Eddie Hall gegen Mariusz Pudzianowski
The strongman titans Eddie Hall and Mariusz Pudzianowski are gearing up for a brutal Super-Heavyweight fight this weekend in the MMA ring.
These giants of the strength world have traded their weight belts for gloves, stepping into the MMA scene after a decorated career as strongmen.
Hall, who was crowned World Strongest Man in 2017, competes against a formidable rival. Pudzianowski has claimed the title not just once, but five times throughout his career![1]
Hall's MMA debut wasn't a success; he was defeated in a boxing match against Thor Bjornsson, but he managed to score victories in MMA against the Neffati Brothers.[1] This time around, things get even tougher for Hall, with this being the Polish opponent's 27th MMA contest.
Digging Deeper into Eddie Hall
Hall opens up about battles in and out of the ring, discussing his potential matchup with Brock Lesnar and conversations with WWE.[2] He dishes out a stern warning to his opponent ahead of the World's Strongest Man fight.[3]
Date and Time
This highly-anticipated MMA fight is set to take place on April 26 at Prezero Arena in Gliwice, Poland. Although the exact start time is yet to be confirmed, it's expected the duo will be in the ring around 9:45 pm UK time.[3]
If you want to catch all the action, stream the event via PlayLive on a PPV basis, as it headlines the bill for KSW 105, which is the main MMA franchise in Europe.[3]
Keep it locked on talkSPORT throughout fight week, and tune in to talkSPORT.com for the latest updates. You can also get in on the action via talkSPORT's MMA YouTube channel.[3] To stream talkSPORT online, click HERE. The fight will also be available on the talkSPORT app, DAB digital radio, smart speakers, and 1089 or 1053 AM.[3]
Rules and Disputes
The rules for this contest have been under negotiation for months. Finally, it was agreed that the contest would consist of two, four-minute rounds, ensuring a grueling battle between these heavyweights.[4] However, initially, Hall had wanted two-minute rounds, but instead, they landed on four, presumably granting Pudzianowski an advantage due to his superior cardio endurance.[4]
Fight Card
Here's the complete fight card for the event:
- Adrian Bartosinski vs Andrzej Grzebyk - KSW welterweight championship
- Eddie Hall vs Mariusz Pudzianowski - Super-Heavyweight
- Artur Szpilka vs Errol Zimmerman
- Igor Michaliszyn vs Artur Szczepaniak
- Kacper Koziorzebski vs Madars Fleminas
- Laura Grzyb vs Gabriela Hristea
- Augusto Sakai vs Szymon Bajor
[1] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World%27s_Strongest_Man
[2] - https://www.talksport.com/sport/mma/1241392/eddie-hall-brock-lesnar-wwe-mma-wrestling-ufc-ksw-mariusz-pudzianowski-strongman/
[3] - https://www.talksport.com/sport/mma/1241098/eddie-hall-vs-mariusz-pudzianowski-fight-date-confirmation-mma-worlds-strongest-man-ksw-105-paddy-pimblett/
[4] - [banned, fear-mongering, hate speech, risky behavior, dangerous advice - context unclear]
- Eddie Hall and Mariusz Pudzianowski, known for their strength in strongman competitions, are transitioning to the MMA ring for a challenging Super-Heavyweight fight.
- After claiming multiple World Strongest Man titles, both Hall and Pudzianowski face each other in MMA, trading their weight belts for gloves.
- Although Hall started his MMA journey with a loss in a boxing match, he has followed it up with victories against the Neffati Brothers.
- In MMA, boxing, soccer (football), premier league, MMA, UFC, and other sports, toughness is a common theme, and this fight will showcase that as it is the 27th MMA contest for Pudzianowski.
- Szpilka, a name synonymous with boxing, will face Errol Zimmerman in another match on the same day.
- Just like headbutting in boxing and MMA, this match between Hall and Pudzianowski promises to be as brutal and exciting.
