Mariusz Pudzianowski has come out firing amid criticism of his performance at KSW 105.
The five-time World’s Strongest Man suffered a 30-second KO loss to Eddie Hall on Saturday night.
Mariusz Pudzianowski complained about being hit in the back of the head during his third consecutive loss, but that excuse didn’t fly with KSW matchmaker, Wojslaw Rysiewski, who was highly critical of his performance.
Polish outlet SportoweFakty expressed shock at Rysiewski’s post-fight criticism, due to the fact his promotion had paid the 48-year-old between 1.5 and 2 million złoty [$400,000 to $530,000] to face the 336lb behemoth from Britain.
Mariusz Pudzianowski responds to his critics
On Monday, Pudzianowski shared a screenshot of SportoweFakty’s report to his official Facebook account, which has 1.2 million followers.
The 28-fight MMA veteran also attached a picture of Rysiewski, with a caption addressing his criticism.
Pudzianowski wrote in Polish: “Maybe I should smash my head for signing a lucrative contract?????
“It must have been going through your a–es!!! ‘ I know where are my borders and if you’re looking for cannon fool’s meat it’s not the address. I have my limits.
“Go inside the cage once and then remove your opinion because theory and practice are two different concepts. My health is more important than scratching a hero who won’t unflinch.
“MMA is a small episode in my life that lasts for so long anyway. And I have a lot more useful to do besides sports.”
What’s next for Mariusz Pudzianowski?
Pudzianowski made a MMA retirement admission ahead of his ‘World’s Strongest Fight’ with Hall.
When Hall suggested they rematch during his post-fight interview, Pudzianowski hinted at retirement again.
“I’m not thinking about the future,” he admitted.
“I turned 48, almost 49. The sport is for young people.
“What’s next? I don’t know.”