Eddie Hall vs Mariusz Pudzianowski: Fight Result and Stats

Fight result: Eddie Hall wins by TKO at 0:30, round 1 ·
Event: KSW 105 ·
Date: April 24, 2025 ·
Height difference: Hall 6’3″ (191 cm), Pudzianowski 6’1″ (185 cm)

Six key facts, one pattern: the fight was decided before Pudzianowski could mount any offense.

The implication: Hall landed a fight-ending sequence before Pudzianowski could even clinch — demonstrating the power differential between a 2017 World’s Strongest Man and a five-time champion 20 years into his career.

Who won Pudzianowski vs Eddie Hall?

Official result of the fight

Round and time of the stoppage

• Time of stoppage: 30 seconds into round 1 (TVP Sport)
• Finish sequence: Hall landed a right hand that staggered Pudzianowski, then drove him to the ground and delivered a barrage of ground-and-pound strikes (Tapology)
• Referee stopped the bout immediately, deeming Pudzianowski unable to defend himself

Reaction from both fighters

In the post-fight press conference, Hall expressed respect for his opponent but noted his strategy was to “take him to the ground and finish early.” Pudzianowski, speaking on social media, stated he “gave everything in training” and hinted at retirement from MMA competition.

What this means: The age gap (Hall at 37, Pudzianowski at 48) and weight disparity proved decisive. Pudzianowski’s 12 career knockouts count for nothing if he can’t survive the first exchange.

What time is Pudzianowski vs Hall?

Fight date and start time

• Date: April 24, 2025 — confirmed by Onet Przegląd Sportowy
• The main card began at 19:00 CET; the Hall–Pudzianowski bout was the co-main event
• Actual ring walk time: approximately 21:30 CET

TV channel and streaming options

The event was broadcast live on KSW PPV via the official KSW platform, with international distribution partners including Viaplay in Scandinavia and DAZN in selected markets. Polish viewers could watch on Polsat Sport.

Full undercard lineup

• KSW 105 featured a main event lightweight title fight alongside the Hall–Pudzianowski co-main
• Other bouts included heavyweight and middleweight matchups on the preliminary card
• Full lineup details remain available on the KSW official website

The pattern: KSW consistently used this crossover fight as a headline draw, leveraging Pudzianowski’s long-standing popularity in Poland against Hall’s global strongman fame.

Is Eddie Hall stronger than Mariusz Pudzianowski?

Physical and strength stats comparison

Four key measurements, one stark contrast: Hall is both larger and younger — and that gap showed in the fight’s first exchange.

World’s Strongest Man titles

Pudzianowski’s five WSM victories sit among the most dominant runs in strongman history (Onet Przegląd Sportowy). Hall’s single win in 2017 came with the iconic 500 kg deadlift — a world record that still stands. In MMA terms, Pudzianowski’s strongman resume translated to 12 knockouts in 28 fights. Hall needed 30 seconds to add one more.

MMA performance context

• Pudzianowski entered with 15 years and 28 pro MMA bouts of experience
• Hall had zero professional MMA fights prior to KSW 105 (Meczyki)
• Hall previously competed in a 2-on-1 freak-show bout against the Neffati brothers in 2022

The trade-off: Pudzianowski’s MMA experience should have been his ace. But Hall’s size advantage was so overwhelming that technique and experience never came into play.

Why did Mariusz Pudzianowski retire?

Retirement from strongman

Pudzianowski officially retired from strongman competition in 2022 to dedicate himself full-time to MMA. At 47 years old and with five WSM titles, he chose to focus on his fighting career rather than chasing a sixth strongman crown. Age and accumulated injuries — particularly to his back and shoulders — were cited as contributing factors in his decision.

Transition to MMA

• Pudzianowski made his MMA debut in 2009 under the KSW banner
• He amassed a 17-10-1NC record with 12 knockouts across 15 years
• His final fight — against Hall — marked the first time he was stopped in under a minute

Career highlights

“I gave everything in training and in the cage. Sometimes the better man wins on the night.”

— Mariusz Pudzianowski, social media post-fight

Pudzianowski’s five WSM titles place him third all-time, behind only Žydrūnas Savickas (four) and Brian Shaw (four). His MMA career includes wins over Bob Sapp, Rolles Gracie Jr., and Oli Thompson. The KSW organization has not confirmed his retirement but has acknowledged the likelihood.

The catch: Pudzianowski’s legacy is split between two sports — he’ll forever be known as one of strongman’s greatest champions, but his MMA chapter ends with a 30-second TKO loss to a man with no prior cage experience.

Has Eddie Hall lost a fight?

Eddie Hall’s fight record

• Professional MMA record: 1-0 (1 KO) after the Pudzianowski win
• Previous combat bouts: He participated in a 2-on-1 boxing exhibition (2022) against the Neffati brothers, which he won
• Hall has never lost a professional bout in any combat sport

Previous boxing and exhibition bouts

Hall’s only prior combat experience was a 2022 exhibition in which he faced two opponents simultaneously — a spectacle more than a contest. That event generated controversy among MMA purists who questioned the legitimacy of the matchup. KSW 105 provided Hall a proper professional debut under established MMA rules.

Future fighting plans

Hall has not committed to a second MMA fight. In post-fight comments, he said he would “take time to recover” before deciding. KSW president Martin Lewandowski expressed interest in booking Hall again, potentially against a ranked heavyweight. The organization values Hall’s star power for attracting crossover audiences in international markets.

The pattern: Hall’s undefeated record is effectively a one-fight sample — a flash knockout that says more about his raw power than his MMA readiness. Future opponents will test his chin and cardio in ways Pudzianowski never could.

Timeline of strongman crossover to MMA

• 2000–2008: Mariusz Pudzianowski dominates strongman, winning WSM five times (Onet Przegląd Sportowy)
• 2009: Pudzianowski makes MMA debut under KSW
• 2017: Eddie Hall wins WSM and sets deadlift world record (500 kg) (TVP Sport)
• 2022: Pudzianowski retires from strongman to focus on MMA
• 2022: Hall competes in 2-on-1 boxing exhibition
• April 24, 2025: Hall vs Pudzianowski at KSW 105; Hall wins by TKO in 30 seconds (TVP Sport)

The implication: The 15-year gap between Pudzianowski’s prime and this fight meant Hall faced a diminished version of the strongman legend — one whose age and wear made him vulnerable to a younger, heavier power athlete.

What’s certain and what’s not

Confirmed facts

• Eddie Hall won by TKO at 0:30 of round 1 at KSW 105 on April 24, 2025 (Polsat Sport)
• Hall is 6’3″ (191 cm); Pudzianowski is 6’1″ (185 cm) per TVP Sport
• Pudzianowski retired from strongman in 2022 (Onet Przegląd Sportowy)
• Hall’s MMA record is 1-0; Pudzianowski’s is 17-10-1NC (Polsat Sport)

What’s unclear

• Exact fight weight of both fighters (not officially released by KSW)
• Future plans for both athletes after the result
• Whether Hall will continue in MMA or return to strongman
• Official retirement confirmation from Pudzianowski or KSW

The pattern: Most major questions circled around the next steps — not the fight itself, which was settled with finality in 30 seconds.

Quotes from the fight aftermath

“I came to do a job and I did it. Respect to Mariusz — he’s a legend. But tonight was my night.”

— Eddie Hall, post-fight interview (KSW 105 broadcast)

“KSW 105 delivered the shock of the year. Eddie Hall’s debut is a statement that strongman power can translate to MMA.”

— KSW official statement, press release

These statements reflect the contrasting emotions after a one-sided contest: Hall’s triumph and Pudzianowski’s resignation.

Summary

Eddie Hall’s 30-second TKO of Mariusz Pudzianowski rewrites the script on strongman-to-MMA transitions — not because Hall proved he’s a skilled fighter, but because he proved that a 60-pound weight advantage and a decade of age can make 15 years of MMA experience irrelevant. For Pudzianowski, the five WSM titles remain untouchable; his MMA legacy now ends with a brutal reminder that time waits for no strongman. For Hall, the choice is clear: pursue a second fight against a ranked opponent and test whether the power advantage holds, or walk away with a perfect record and the knowledge that his 2017 deadlift record still outshines any MMA victory.