5-time world’s strongest man and MMA veteran Mariusz Pudzianowski (17-9) will face fellow WSM champion Eddie Corridor in some of the talked about and distinctive MMA contests of the 12 months, at XTB KSW 105, happening April 26 on the PreZero Area in Gliwice, Poland.
On this extremely insightful Q&A, “Pudzian” opens as much as give his ideas on Corridor and the intricacies of making ready for the charming problem in opposition to the a lot youthful but relatable rival.
KSW 105 will likely be headlined by the heated welterweight title rematch between champion Adrian Bartosiński 16-1) and primary contender Andrzej Grzebyk (22-6). Additionally on the cardboard, Polish boxing nice Artur Szpilka (3-1) continues his KSW MMA profession, dealing with off in opposition to Dutch K1 legend Errol Zimmerman (1-1).
Followers can watch internationally exterior of Poland on reside PPV, together with 7-day video-on-demand on KSWTV.com.
How did you put together in your struggle in opposition to Eddie Corridor?
“I’ve been making ready for that since October. I meant to peacefully work on sure parts that weren’t figuring out, so I’ve educated constantly and systematically in two completely different gyms. I’d spend six days every week on the mat after which get therapeutic massage and regenerations as a result of my physique is ageing. It’s regenerating slower than it used to, so I needed to deal with it very severely. That preparation camp was tough. There have been some moments after I felt fed up, however that is skilled sports activities and it’s by no means simple.”
What was your response once they provided you the struggle in opposition to Eddy Corridor?
“I figured that this was a great match-up. I do know who he’s. In 2017, he turned the World’s Strongest Man. Followers are absolutely going to seek out that struggle attention-grabbing– two former world champions, two sturdy guys who used to raise heavy weights will now step into an MMA cage. If this was a weightlifting competitors, we might go neck and neck, however we’re about to check one another in a special area. You may count on an excellent present.”
What does that struggle imply to you?
“To me, it’s one other problem and alternative to check myself to see if I can deal with such a younger and robust fighter. Many issues converse in my favor. I’ve been doing MMA for lots longer, however I’m not underestimating him. He’s youthful and stronger. Let’s see how Eddie can deal with himself in MMA.”
You might have already confronted world class contenders each in Strongmen competitions and in MMA. How would you evaluate Eddie Corridor to them?
“I’m treating Eddie as if he was the world MMA champion. I’m not underestimating him. I’ve to remain additional cautious as a result of throughout the first two minutes Eddie goes to be very sturdy and dynamic, similar to me 15 years in the past. Throughout these first 120 seconds, I used to be an unstoppable drive. Luckily, I can nonetheless rely on lots of my former energy. I imagine that even these days hardly anybody amongst MMA fighters is as sturdy as me.”
Is Eddie your most particular problem on the earth of MMA to this point?
“Eddie is a selected case. I’ve by no means confronted anybody so sturdy earlier than. We didn’t have the chance to compete in any strongmen competitions. We will collide within the cage to see which champion will come out victorious: the previous and sly Pudzian or perhaps the younger and hungry wolf? ”
As somebody who efficiently transitioned from strongmen competitions to MMA, what recommendation would you give Eddie for the longer term?
“The transition from weightlifting to MMA is a really troublesome problem. If Eddie decides to proceed preventing, he ought to put together for lots of exhausting work and 1000’s of liters of sweat spilled on the mat. I do know it from my very own expertise that it’s no simple process.”
What’s your method and your mindset for that struggle?
“I need to win. I’ll do something I can to return out victorious. I’m going to enter the cage with my opponent after which my arm simply has to go up. There isn’t a different mindset.”
What’s your benefit over Eddie in your opinion?
“I’m extra prone to win on paper, since I’m extra skilled. I’m the so-called previous fox. I imagine I additionally surpass Eddie by way of stamina. We’re related in peak. I weigh 120 kilograms, and Eddie is like 155 or perhaps even 160. That is going to work in opposition to him.”
What would you want to inform Eddie simply earlier than the struggle?
“Eddie, you’re in for lots of exhausting work. I’m not going to surrender simply. You recognize it properly that I struggle till the very finish. You’re about to see what lack of oxygen means. This isn’t boxing, that is MMA.”
How would your victory over Corridor have an effect on your profession in MMA?
“When it comes to sports activities, I’ve already achieved every part that I’ve ever wished. As knowledgeable, I really feel fulfilled in any attainable manner. You would say that beating Eddie could be a crowning glory to show that Mariusz is a full-fledged athlete and he by no means provides up.”
What are you plans for the longer term?
“For the time being, I’m not specializing in what will occur sooner or later. I’m concentrating on my struggle in Gliwice on April twenty sixth. Nevertheless, I’m nearing the tip of my profession, the tip of this episode referred to as “sport” and sooner or later, I should begin a traditional life. I’m definitely going to maintain coaching, however now not as knowledgeable athlete. We’ll see what occurs subsequent.”
