Former World`s Strongest Man Eddie Hall is looking to venture into the more unusual aspects of his burgeoning MMA career.
Known as `The Beast`, Hall recently secured a victory in a peculiar 2-on-1 bout in June 2024, knocking out twin brothers Jamil and Jamel Neffati.
Adding to his combat sports exploits, Hall delivered a swift defeat to five-time World’s Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 105 this past weekend. Despite Pudzianowski`s extensive 28-fight MMA record, he was quickly overwhelmed by the sheer size and power of the 334lb Hall.
Eddie Hall Proposes Tag-Team Match with Mariusz Pudzianowski
Hall seems less interested in conventional MMA rankings and appears focused on unique, high-profile matchups.
Speaking in an interview, Hall mused about his next move, suggesting another unconventional fight: “Another 2v1 fight… Maybe me and Mariusz team up and we go 2vs4. I don’t know, but I just want to do fun s—.”
He elaborated on his motivations: “I want to challenge myself. I just want to do fun stuff in my life. I’ve got no aspirations to climb the ranks. I’ve got no aspirations to have a ranking in any fight Federation.”
Hall stated his preferred niche clearly: “Where I belong is the freak fights, the 2vs1’s, the Mariusz Pudzianowski’s, the freak fights. I think that’s where I belong. You put me in a ring with Tom Aspinall, it’s a recipe for disaster in all scenarios.”
Eddie Hall Addresses Illegal Strikes
Hall`s victory over Pudzianowski was slightly overshadowed by discussion surrounding illegal blows landed during the fight. Pudzianowski himself reportedly complained about shots to the back of the head post-bout.
Hall later addressed the issue publicly, stating, “I do hold my hands up when I say, ‘I’m sorry for hitting you in the back of the head’… I don’t condone that and I wouldn’t want it done to me.”
Pudzianowski offered a brief, accepting response via his Instagram story: “He was better, he won. This is not chess. It happens like that sometimes.”
The future for Pudzianowski in MMA remains uncertain. Following his third consecutive loss, the Polish heavyweight had mentioned potential retirement prior to the bout with Hall.
