Eddie Hall had a perfect start to his professional mixed martial arts career.
Known as ‘The Beast’, Hall had previously expressed a desire to face Mariusz Pudzianowski after participating in an unusual 2-on-1 match last June.
Nearly a year later, at KSW 105 on Saturday night, Eddie Hall delivered a dominant performance, defeating the five-time World’s Strongest Man in just 30 seconds via knockout.
In his post-fight interview, the 336-pound super heavyweight revealed his preferred opponent for his next bout.
What`s Next for `The Beast`?
Despite the impressive win, Hall clarified he isn`t looking to climb the rankings or challenge top-tier fighters in the sport.
Instead, the 37-year-old stated his goal is to fight figures he admires and what he calls `the freaks of the world`.
Ideally, Hall expressed interest in a rematch with Pudzianowski, who immediately after the fight (his third straight loss) claimed Hall landed illegal blows to the back of his head.
Hall commented, “Maybe Mariusz will do the rematch with two minutes rounds.”
He added, “I’ve got no aspirations to be number one in KSW. That’s just not for me.
Explaining his approach, Hall said, “I want to come and have fun. I want to fight my heroes. I want to fight the freaks of the world.”
Mariusz Pudzianowski Reflects on His Future
Leading up to the highly anticipated `World’s Strongest Fight` against Hall, Pudzianowski had already mentioned the possibility of retiring from MMA.
Following the swift and decisive defeat, the 48-year-old seemed hesitant to discuss a potential rematch.
Pudzianowski admitted post-fight, “I’m not thinking about the future.”
He reflected on his age, stating, “I turned 48, almost 49. The sport is for young people.”
He concluded uncertainly, “What’s next? I don’t know.”
