Welcome to the live blog covering KSW 105, headlined by the highly anticipated bout dubbed the “World’s Strongest Fight.” This event features a clash between two legendary strongmen, Eddie Hall and Mariusz Pudzianowski, taking place this Saturday at the PreZero Arena in Gliwice, Poland.
Eddie Hall, renowned as the 2017 World’s Strongest Man champion and the first individual to successfully deadlift 500 kg, stepped away from competitive strongman in 2018 to explore other ventures, including combat sports. In 2022, he entered the boxing ring against fellow former World’s Strongest Man, Hafthor Bjornsson, ultimately losing by unanimous decision. Hall made his transition to mixed martial arts last year in a unique debut where he faced two opponents simultaneously, producing a moment that quickly went viral. This foray into MMA paved the way for his upcoming significant challenge against Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is widely celebrated as one of strongman`s all-time greats, having secured an impressive five World’s Strongest Man titles among numerous other accolades in the sport. In 2009, Pudzianowski made a notable pivot in his athletic career, transitioning into mixed martial arts. While some initially doubted the longevity of his MMA pursuit, he has since become a cornerstone of the KSW promotion for nearly 15 years, accumulating 26 professional fights. This extensive experience in MMA provides Pudzianowski with a considerable advantage heading into his fight with Hall on Saturday.
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