Mariusz Pudzianowski and Eddie Hall went eye-to-eye in a tense face-off on March 28, 2025, setting the stage for their MMA fight at KSW 105. This clash, called the World’s Strongest Fight, happens April 26, 2025, in Gliwice, Poland, at the PreZero Arena. Both have claimed the World’s Strongest Man title, and now they’re bringing that strength to the cage. KSW dropped the staredown video on social media, showing two giants ready to settle who’s toughest in a new arena.
Pudzianowski, a five-time World’s Strongest Man winner from 2002 to 2008, is a seasoned MMA fighter. At 48, he holds a 17-9-1 record in KSW, Poland’s top MMA promotion, where he’s competed since 2009. His last fight was a knockout loss to Artur Szpilka in June 2023, and he’s back to prove he’s still a force.
Eddie Hall, the 2017 World’s Strongest Man champ, is 37 and newer to MMA. He debuted in June 2024, knocking out the Neffati Brothers in a 2-on-1 match that grabbed attention online. This will be his first real one-on-one MMA bout, and he’s stepping up big against Pudzianowski.
Strength Meets Skill in Gliwice
The face-off showed no backing down. Pudzianowski stared hard, bringing his 16 years of cage experience. Hall matched him, banking on his raw power and younger legs. The PreZero Arena, which holds up to 30,000, will host this KSW 105 main event. Hall’s got a combat sports taste from boxing Hafthor Bjornsson in 2022, losing by decision, but he’s eager for more. Pudzianowski has faced names like Butterbean and Mamed Khalidov, mixing wins and losses with grit.
Hall sparked this fight after his 2-on-1 win, calling out Pudzianowski. KSW locked it in on March 28, 2025, and the staredown proved it’s real. Pudzianowski’s edge comes from years in the cage, while Hall’s betting on his strength to shake things up. Will the veteran’s know-how outlast the newcomer’s punch? April 26 will tell, and this face-off sets up a battle that’s all about who’s truly the strongest.
