🥊 KSW 105: The Ultimate Strongman Showdown – Full Fight Card & Main Event Breakdown

KSW 105

🥊 KSW 105: The Ultimate Strongman Showdown – Full Fight Card & Main Event Breakdown

The stage is set for one of the most anticipated clashes in combat sports history. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the PreZero Arena in Gliwice, Poland, two of the world's strongest men, Eddie Hall and Mariusz Pudzianowski, will face off in a super-heavyweight MMA bout at KSW 105. This event promises to deliver a night of intense action and unforgettable moments.​

Full Fight Card

Main Card

1. Adrian Bartosiński vs. Andrzej GrzebykKSW Welterweight ChampionshipA five-round battle for the welterweight title. Bartosinski (16-1) faces Grzebyk (22-6), both bringing formidable skills to the cage.

2. Mariusz Pudzianowski vs. Eddie HallSuper Heavyweight BoutThe co-main event features the "World's Strongest Fight," with Pudzianowski (17-9-1 NC) taking on Hall (0-0), marking Hall's official MMA debut.

3. Artur Szpilka vs. Errol ZimmermanA heavyweight showdown between Szpilka (3-1) and Zimmerman (1-1), both eager to make a statement.

4. Igor Michaliszyn vs. Artur SzczepaniakA welterweight clash featuring Michaliszyn (12-3) and Szczepaniak (12-3), both looking to climb the rankings.

5. Madars Fleminas vs. Kacper KoziorzębskiAnother welterweight bout with Fleminas (13-6) facing Koziorzębski (11-6), both aiming to prove their mettle.

6. Szymon Bajor vs. Augusto SakaiA heavyweight contest between Bajor (25-11) and Sakai (16-6-1), both known for their knockout power.

7. Laura Grzyb vs. Gabriela HristeaA women's flyweight bout featuring Grzyb and Hristea, both looking to make a mark in the division.

   
   

Preliminary Card

1. Marcin Krakowiak vs. Adam NiedźwiedźA welterweight bout between Krakowiak (13-5) and Niedźwiedź (9-4-1), both eager to showcase their skills.

2. Michał Turyński vs. Denis GórniakA heavyweight matchup with Turyński (1-0) facing Górniak (5-2), both looking to continue their winning ways.

   
   
   
   
   
   

🥇 Main Event Breakdown: Eddie Hall vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski

Eddie Hall

• Nickname: The Beast

• Age: 37

• Weight: Approximately 350–355 lbs

• MMA Record: 0–0

• Notable Achievements: 2017 World's Strongest Man

• Training Highlights: Sparring sessions with UFC champion Tom Aspinall

• Mindset: Hall emphasizes his strength and endurance, stating, "I'm big, I'm strong... I can fight, I've got the lung capacity." 

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Mariusz Pudzianowski

• Nickname: Pudzilla

• Age: 48

• Weight: Approximately 265 lbs

• MMA Record: 17–9–1 NC

• Notable Achievements: Five-time World's Strongest Man

• Experience: 26 professional MMA bouts

• Recent Admission: Pudzianowski recently admitted that his MMA career is nearing its end, focusing on his upcoming fight with Hall. ​

Fight Dynamics

This bout is scheduled for two 4-minute rounds with 90-second breaks, a compromise between Hall's preference for shorter rounds and Pudzianowski's for longer ones. Hall has been training intensively, including sparring sessions with UFC champion Tom Aspinall, and emphasizes his strength and endurance. Pudzianowski, with 26 professional MMA bouts, is a seasoned fighter. He recently admitted that his MMA career is nearing its end, focusing on his upcoming fight with Hall. ​

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📺 How to Watch

• Prelims: Available live on YouTube starting at 12:00 PM ET.

• Main Card: Streamed via pay-per-view on the KSW website. The main card begins at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM BST).

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