Former World`s Strongest Men Eddie Hall and Mariusz Pudzianowski stepped onto the scales, registering a combined weight of 601 pounds ahead of their mixed martial arts clash. Their weigh-in was capped off by a highly amusing face-off.
The two strongman veterans are scheduled to compete tomorrow evening in the co-main event of KSW 105, taking place in Gliwice, Poland.
Five-time World`s Strongest Man champion Pudzianowski, 48, is set to be the opponent who introduces Hall to the professional MMA scene in what will be Pudzianowski`s 28th career bout.
Hall, 37, has reportedly undergone rigorous training since his unusual 2-on-1 exhibition fight against the Neffati Brothers last year, resulting in him achieving impressive physical condition.
He weighed in at 334 lbs (approximately 151.5 kg or 23 stone, eight pounds) for the upcoming fight in Poland, showcasing a remarkable body transformation after losing 98 lbs (approximately 44.5 kg or seven stone).
Pudzianowski, meanwhile, weighed in at a robust 267 lbs (approximately 121 kg or 19 stone) for this significant encounter.
The athletes completed the official weigh-in earlier today, setting the stage for tomorrow night`s colossal showdown.
The final step was their appearance at the ceremonial weigh-ins held before a captivated audience.
Following the formal procedures, they engaged in a comical staredown, much to the entertainment of the enthusiastic fans present.
The formidable figures playfully acknowledged their altered physiques by comically protruding their stomachs.They shared a moment of laughter and lightheartedness before posing for photographs one last time.
Earlier this week, Pudzianowski delivered a strong message, vowing to push Hall to his absolute limits in the fight. He stated, “Eddie, you`re in for a lot of hard work. I`m not going to give up easily. You know well that I fight until the very end. You`re about to see what lack of oxygen means. This is not boxing, this is MMA.”
In contrast, Hall insists that his training over the past year has fully prepared him to endure demanding cardiovascular challenges. In an interview with talkSPORT, the 37-year-old explained, “I`ve been doing the four-minute rounds. I`m not gassing, I`m big, I`m strong. I`ve never heard a fighter say, `I wish I was weaker for that fight.` So I`ve got no intention to lose weight, muscle mass or whatever. I can fight, I`ve got the lung capacity and I`m happy to go in at this weight.”
