Thor vs Eddie Hall result: Hafthor Bjornsson dominates rival in thrilling Dubai bout which saw both titans knocked down

HAFTHOR BJORNSSON handed Eddie Hall the heaviest blow of their storied rivalry by winning their bitter grudge match.

And the pair of former world’s strongest men – who weighed a combined 47 STONE – somehow both managed to hear the final bell.

Both men had to get up off the canvas at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium as they stunned the crowd by going the full six exhibitions rounds.

But it was Bjornsson – who shot to fame asThe Mountain in Game of Thrones – who secured bragging rights with his two knockdowns earning him the verdict.

He said afterwards: “I’d like to thank Eddie Hall and his team for putting up a hell of a show, he gave me a hell of a battle.

“I’ve never been dropped in training, so hats off to him. He really can punch. He wasn’t lying! But today, I feel technique won.”

Hall started the fight in explosive fashion, rocking Thor with almost the first punch he threw, sparking a chaotic opening three minutes.

The British brute, boxing as a southpaw, favoured the lead right hook which was finding home on his 6ft 9in Icelandic opponent.

Thor, also fighting leftie, landed a good left hand towards the end of the round, which caused a cut on Hall’s right eye.

Hall again came out the traps quickly in the second round and a right hand sent Bjornsson into the ropes and receiving a standing eight count.

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Thor was again floored in the round but it was called a slip, although the momentum threatened to slip away from him.

He needed something big and boy did he get it – flooring Hall in the third with a massive left hand down the middle.

Hall picked himself up from the floor but looked fatigued coming out for the fourth, where Bjornsson started utilising a ramrod jab.

By round five, Hall was winding up his punches – for what felt about five minutes – without having the confidence to let go.

All the while Thor stalked, throwing the left hand and forcing his man into the ropes, making it clear the tide had well and truly turned.

But Bjornsson put the icing on the cake in the sixth and final round.

A left hook sent Hall crashing to the deck, with his hopes of winning going down with him.

It put no doubt in the judges’ minds, with all three scoring it 57-54 in Thor’s favour, who has already offered a rematch.

He said: “Understandably he seemed a bit angry still. He lost the fight so it’s understandable as well.

“But I’m happy, if he wants the rematch I’ll take a rematch no problem. Would you guys like to see a rematch?”

Hall confirmed he would be up for lacing up again as he gallantly accepted defeat afterwards.

He said on Instagram: “You know what, I can take things as a man. It is what it is, that’s boxing.

“At the end of the day I’ve just fought the biggest man on the planet in a boxing match. I’d like to see anyone else get the balls and do that.

“It’s been a hell of a journey; I’ve enjoyed it and hopefully there’s a rematch and we can do business again.

“I want to wish everyone out there.. that you’re staying safe, sating positive and you keep moving forward in life.”