The MMA career of Eddie Hall went on Saturday evening on KSW 105 from KSW 105.
'The Beast' destroyed the strongest man in the world, Mariusz Pudzianowski, in a knockout victory of 30 seconds in the pre-zero arena in Gliwice, Poland.
After the fight, the 37-year-old Englishman excluded Francis Ngannou when he gave a hilarious X-rated answer to reports that link him to a scrap with the former UFC Heavyweight Champion.
Eddie Hall says he wants to face his 'heroes' and the 'Freaks of the World'. With his future in MMA for sure, Bloody Elbow takes a look in five hunters who can be the next for the 360LB Kolos.
Image of Eddie Hall in the cage who prepares for his fight with Mariusz Pudzianowski on KSW 105. Credit: KSW/Jorden Curran
Mariusz Pudzianowski
A rematch with Mariusz Pudzianowski was the first thing in the spirit of Eddie Hall after his MMA debut win.
“Maybe Mariusz will do the Rematch with two minutes of rounds,” he said.
“I have no ambitions 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.”
Pudzianowski hinted at retirement before and after his third consecutive defeat.
Yet the 48-year-old could be tempted to stay in MMA for a chance of revenge.
Conor McGregor
UFC legend Conor McGregor is about 100 pounds lighter than the strongest man in the world in 2017.
Nevertheless, Hall showed interest in fighting McGregor during a recent fan Q&A session.
“I would like to fight against Conor McGregor,” he admitted.
“I think the weight difference would be absolutely comical.
“There are weight classes for that reason. It would be dangerous on behalf of Conor.”
McGregor has not fought for four years. There are certainly easier opponents that he could take in his comeback, but none of them would generate more interest than a 'freak show' fight with Hall.
Brock Lesnar
WWE and UFC Icon Brock Lesnar is someone who falls into the same category as Ngannou.
Hall would rather not fight against 'The Beast Incarnate', but he may be convinced by a large bag of cash.
“Brock Lesnar is one of the scariest men on this planet,” the 1-0 MMA star told Talksport.
“He has fights world champions and he has done well. Brock Lesnar is a phenomenal athlete.
“His Jujitsu is through the roof. He is probably one of the last men on the planet where I would like to fight.
“Again, if the money was good, you would take a chance.”
Logan Paul & Jake Paul
In the same interview, Hall discussed the possibility of a 2VS1 handicap fight against Logan and Jake Paul.
He said: “Jake Paul can do his boxing matches with his 16 oz gloves and he can get away with them. But if you are beaten in the face with 4oz gloves by a man who is 360 pounds, it is another F— World.
“That is why I would be pretty sure to fight with those two. It is just a few shots on that chin and she off.
Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson on heavyweight in his last fight, but Hall thinks he is too big for YouTuber-Boxer. That is why he is not particularly interested in seeing him in a traditional one-on-one fight.
Hall continued: “It would be a bit unfair.
“He is such a small guy compared to me and there are weight classes for that reason.
“You have to give them a fight. You should both put them together.”
Thor Bjornsson
Hall's first taste of combat sports came in 2022 when he was in a boxing match against Thor Bjornsson, who ended with the Game of Thrones star who won by decision, even though he was falling during the game.
Thor ignored the Epic MMA debut win of Hall when he spoke the 'Fight of the Year' between Chris Eank and Conor Benn instead.
The rivalry clearly runs deep on both sides, but Hall doubts that Thor would ever do a rematch.
“I think it's ready,” he told Donagh Corby of Bloody Elbow. “I had to hit the man in the face, which was a pleasure for me. He went back to Strongman because he has nothing for him, so let him break through.
“I don't think he will ever come back to do the rematch, so let him look through. I am done with that F – and and I think it does business or do sports with a man who hates you, is a bad idea and I just feel that there were such bad signs.”
Fight fans never know how to say anything about anything in MMA. A potential rematch between Thor and Hall has just become even bigger, so don't be surprised to see the gigantic duo collide again in the not too distant future.