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The Sun
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Eddie Hall takes Tommy Fury for a spin in his TANK as boxer and strongman link up for new project
EDDIE HALL and Tommy Fury linked up for a drive in a tank as part of a new project. The two fighters took part in filming together and afterwards posed for a photo. 4 4 4 4 They both raised their fists, smiling in front of Hall's tank. The pair also took part in a sparring session, with the former strongman appearing to get the upper hand on Fury. Hall pinned Fury to the wall in the session and shared a snap of himself doing so on Facebook, which he captioned: "I don't think Tommy Fury wants to film with me again 😂" The strongman turned MMA fighter later shared a photo of himself posing in front of a tank he owns, biceps on show. Hall wrote: "Yes we drove the tank 😂" Fans loved the collab, particularly the sparring session they held. One reacted saying: "Be careful Eddie or you'll have his brother on you 😂" Another added: "The more he aged the more childish he has become. Keep on." Hall, 37, recently triumphed in his MMA debut, defeating Mariusz Pudzianowski. Hall pummeled Pudzianowski into oblivion with a vicious barrage of hammer fists after tossing him to the ground as he fended off a takedown attempt. Now he is plotting his next fight, and joked his dream opponent would be Conor McGregor. He said: "Maybe Mariusz will do the rematch with two-minute rounds. "I've got no aspirations to be number one in KSW. That's just not for me. I want to come and have fun. "I want to fight my heroes. I want to fight the freaks of the world."
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eddie Hall's next MMA target? 'I want to rip Dillon Danis' legs and arms off his torso'
Eddie Hall was the literal biggest winner of this past combat sports weekend. Tasked with facing fellow mastodon and former World's Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowski, the 330-pound super heavyweight Hall won his professional MMA debut at KSW 105 in a mere 30 seconds. Although Hall had a "freak show" two-on-one matchup in 2024, Pudzianowski was his first traditional MMA fight. Advertisement No stranger to the pressure of the bright lights, Hall said on Wednesday's edition of "The Ariel Helwani Show" that he was relatively calm in the buildup — until it was time to make the walk. "To get the win was absolutely amazing," Hall said. "Very first time stepping into the octagon, and of course the nerves were absolutely through the roof, as you can imagine. But I managed to step in and do the business. "The nerves are probably a little bit more because it's a fight. I think if you're into competition, and you sort of have that control, you sort of know the outcome in Strongman. You know you're going to do 10 reps with that weight. You know you're going to do 20 meters of that truck. But with fighting, you don't know the outcome, and that, of course, triggers that fight or flight scenario a little bit more." In contrast to Hall, the fight was Pudzianowski's 28th in his MMA career. The Polish monster has been no stranger to crazy, car-crash types of matchups, so from a spectator perspective, something had to give in the battle of behemoths. Hall, however, was stunned that he put away the strongman legend as quickly as he did. Advertisement "I convinced myself it was going to be a full eight minutes, two four-minute rounds," Hall said. "It was a bit of a weird one because, as I say, I was more than willing to stand and exchange with Mariusz for two four-minute rounds, but when you catch somebody and you can see it in their eyes that they're sort of losing consciousness — and that's what happened. It was a one-two, and I sort of missed the two, and went back into a second two and caught him right in the cheek, in the front of the face. And I saw his eyes roll a little bit, so I was like, 'Right, this is my time. Just pounce.' That could have happened after four minutes, but it happened 10 seconds into the fight. It was just crazy. "You sort of see red," Hall continued. "You just know you have to give 100% of aggression. When someone gets those eyes rolled in the back of their head, you've just got to finish them off. Keep that pressure on constantly, because if they get consciousness again, then you're back to square one." After the fight, there were concerns that Hall may have broken his hand because of how much it swelled. Ultimately, the Brit says he's fine and could return to action tomorrow. Advertisement Despite its short duration, the fight wasn't flawless or without issue. Hall and the referee garnered flak afterward for a questionable finishing sequence that saw some of Hall's punches land to the back of the head. If there were one big regret about the experience, that would be it for the MMA newcomer. "If I could go back in time and not hit the back of his head, I would," Hall said. "I would say I massively regret it, but it just happened so fast. It was my first fight. You're trying to hit the front of his face. He's turning his head, he's giving the back of his head to you — it's just one of those things. Advertisement "I hold my hands up — it happened. One shot is too many to the back of the head, so nevermind two or three. I just hold my hands up, massively apologize." Hall, 37, has one more fight left on his contract with KSW and it's supposed to be a rematch against Pudzianowski. He's happy to run it back with his strongman idol, but Hall only wants it on his terms, meaning two-minute rounds as opposed to their previous four. The "freak show" concept is the lane Hall plans to stay in, whether starting with a Pudzianowski sequel or otherwise. There has already been speculation about a possible David vs. Goliath-style bout, pitting Hall against former welterweight prospect Dillon Danis. Misfits Boxing has been the promotion to express interest in the pairing, and Hall would gladly accept. "Misfits mentioned this fight back in March," Hall said of Danis. "They said it was in talks, they said it was going to happen, but the weight difference couldn't make it. I never got a part of that conversation. Advertisement "They put this thing out on Instagram, saying it nearly happened. Well, if it nearly happened, it was news to me because I was never a part of any conversation to fight Dillon Danis. Then I saw that, and I was like, 'Right, OK, let's go for it.' Then the Mariusz fight, there's been a lot of talk of it, and I would love to take that [Danis] fight. Eddie Hall is a very large man. () (John Phillips via Getty Images) "I think that's exactly what this freak fighting is," he continued. "It's like someone with zero experience, coming in and fighting a world champion. And Dillon Danis may not be a good striker, but he is one of, if not the best in the world at jiu-jitsu. You put a world champion in jiu-jitsu against a 150 kg (330 pounds) ex-world's strongest man, what happens? And I think that is entertainment. I think that is something people want to see. ... I want to rip Dillon Danis' legs and arms off his torso." Before his pro MMA debut, Hall made it clear that he wasn't trying to be the best fighter in the world or go on a title run. That doesn't mean he isn't open to the idea of an elite-level opponent, though. Advertisement How about Francis Ngannou, who KSW has already thrown out for fantasy purposes? Others like BKFC heavyweight champion Ben Rothwell have called for a Hall clash as well, and the behemoth Brit couldn't help but laugh at the suggestions. If he's offered enough money though, it would be hard to say no. "F***ing hell," Hall laughed when asked about Ngannou. "A bit like that Ben Rothwell, you're basically chucking me in with the wolves. I would need a bit of time. I would need a lot of training, and it would have to be a lot of money, but I think with anything in life, if the money is right, I would take it. "The only way I'd fight Francis Ngannou would be a hell of a training camp. I'd probably want a good six to nine months, training with top-level athletes and top camps. The money would have to be good. You're literally putting your life on the line. But I think the funny thing about that, Francis Ngannou outclasses me in every single way possible in the fight world. It's not unknown that if I catch him, if I throw that right hand and it just gets him on the end of the chin, it can happen. It's that unknown. "So I wouldn't be going in thinking I've got zero chance, but it would have to be a big money incentive for me to do that, and put my life on the line going in the ring with someone like Ngannou."
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Eddie Hall's MMA debut ends in 30-second knockout: Mariusz Pudzianowski reacts to controversy
Photo byEddie Hall's MMA debut at KSW 105 was nothing short of explosive, with the former World's Strongest Man knocking out Mariusz Pudzianowski in just 30 seconds. But what followed the fast finish was almost as dramatic as the fight itself. After the bout, Pudzianowski accused Hall of landing illegal strikes to the back of his head, leading Hall to publicly apologize. Now, the Polish strongman has responded, and his words show a surprising amount of grace and sportsmanship, despite the frustration of the loss. Mariusz Pudzianowski responds with class after Eddie Hall's KSW 105 knockout When a fight ends quickly, there's bound to be some controversy. For Mariusz Pudzianowski , the issue came with Eddie Hall's illegal strikes to the back of his head. The 48-year-old powerhouse wasted no time speaking out, making it clear that he wasn't happy with the way the fight went down. But Hall, ever the sportsman, admitted to the mistake and offered an apology almost immediately after the bout. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Amman: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo In response to the apology, Pudzianowski's Instagram story gave a glimpse into his mindset. Instead of dwelling on the illegal blows, the legendary strongman took a humble approach: 'He was better, he won. This is not chess. It happens like that sometimes.' It's a comment that shows real class and a mature attitude towards a fight that ended in such a flash. Eddie Hall's growing combat sports ambitions While Pudzianowski is left pondering retirement, Hall's career is just starting to take off. The knockout victory in his MMA debut has opened up new possibilities for the Brit, who recently hinted at an interest in Bare-Knuckle Boxing (BKFC). In a bit of a curveball, Hall even mentioned that he'd be interested in facing Conor McGregor in the future, despite the massive weight difference between the two. Whether or not that matchup ever happens, it's clear Hall's transition into combat sports is something fans will want to keep an eye on. Also Read: Tom Aspinall reveals why the long wait for Jon Jones fight is a blessing in disguise What could have been a bitter rivalry between two strongmen turned into a show of respect from both sides. Pudzianowski, despite the frustration of the loss, has accepted Hall's apology and moved forward with a level head. As for Hall, it looks like this knockout is just the beginning of a new chapter in his career. The future is wide open for both of these legends, and who knows where they'll go from here.
Express Tribune
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Eddie Hall apologises for illegal strike after 27-second KO win over Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 105
Eddie Hall has apologised for an illegal strike delivered during his swift 27-second victory over Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 105. The 2017 World's Strongest Man addressed the incident in a post-fight interview, admitting to punching his opponent in the back of the head and stressing that he does not condone such actions. Hall, competing in just his second MMA fight, floored Pudzianowski with a heavy right hand before tossing him to the ground and finishing the fight with a series of ground strikes. The referee quickly intervened as Pudzianowski failed to defend himself. However, footage showed Hall landing a shot to the back of Pudzianowski's head during the final sequence, a move deemed illegal under MMA rules. Speaking after the fight, Hall said, "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." Hall also revealed he had broken his hand during the bout, contrasting the experience with his MMA debut against the Neffati brothers ten months earlier. Hall, who weighed in at 334 pounds compared to Pudzianowski's 267 pounds, entered the fight with a significant size advantage but faced a more experienced opponent. Pudzianowski held a professional record of 17 wins and 9 losses, although he had not competed since April 2023. Hall credited his training with interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall for helping prepare him for the bout, noting the value of training alongside elite fighters. He also reiterated that while he enjoys competing, he has no aspirations to challenge for world titles, preferring to remain active in 'freak fight' events.
News.com.au
27-04-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
‘World's strongest man' KO's fighter in 30 seconds
Eddie Hall has scored a stunning upset win over Mariusz Puzianowski in his professional mixed martial arts debut. The British fighter locked horns with his fellow 'World's Strongest Man' winner on a stacked KSW 105 card in Poland on Saturday night. Hall, 37, was a huge underdog going into the fight as he only had two fights - a boxing match against Hafthor Bjornsson and a freak 2-vs-1 contest against the Neffati brothers — to his name. Canelo vs Scull | SUN 4 MAY 9AM AEST | Canelo will look to regain the undisputed super-middleweight crown against current IBF title holder Scull. | Order now on DAZN But 'The Beast' overcame Pudzianowski's 16 years of experience to win the mammoth melee in Gliwice, The Sun. He did so in devastating fashion, taking just 30 seconds to KO his opponent. The fight ended with drama as Hall put his hand up to admit he landed an illegal punch to the back of his opponent's head in the final strikes before the referee stopped the contest. You can watch the KO in the video player above. Hall also revealed after the fight he had suffered a broken hand during the fight. He confessed: '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.' Hall hurt Pudzianoswki with a big stiff right hand after pressing the Polish icon against the cage. Pudzianowski wobbled and immediately shot for a takedown, which Hall stuffed, to avoid more power shots. Hall wound up in top position and proceeded to drop bomb after bomb on a fallen Pudzianowski. And the referee mercifully waved off the contest. MMA rookie Hall openly admitted he was scared to be sharing the cage with KSW vet Pudzianowski. He said: 'If you're not scared, you're not nervous then something's not right. 'Let's face it, I'm going up against Mariusz Pudzianowski; 26 professional fights, five times World's Strongest Man. 'He's a fierce, fierce man and to get in the cage and exchange leather with a man whose had 26 fights? I've had one! 'So I've got a lot to be scared of and the four-minute rounds has been a tough thing for me to accept as well. 'He's got a lot of advantages, but I've said, 'Sod it. Why not let him have four-minute rounds? Let's just get this done.'' Hall underwent a huge body transformation ahead of the fight, shedding 45kg. He ditched his famous 12,000-calorie-a-day diet to weigh in at 150kg - a far cry from his 195kg strongman days. The MMA win means he has achieved what he failed to do in boxing. Hall lost on his boxing debut to another strongman, Hafþór Björnsson, also known as Thor.
