HAFTHOR BJORNSSON dealt Eddie Hall the most severe blow in their long-standing rivalry, winning their bitter grudge match.
The pair of ex-world's strongest men, who combined weighed 47 STONE, heard the last bell as it went the distance.
Eddie Hall was defeated by Hafthor Jornsson in Dubai
They were required to stand on the ground to amaze everyone at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium.
Bjornsson, who plays The Mountain in Game of Thrones, won bragging rights when his two knockdowns were enough to win the verdict.
Hall began the fight explosively, rocking Thor with nearly every punch he threw. This set off a chaotic three minute opening.
The British boxer, who was a southpaw, preferred the lead right hook, which was finding its home with his 6ft 9in Icelandic opponent.
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Thor, who was also fighting leftie in the fight, landed a solid left hand towards end of round which caused Hall to have his right eye cut.
Hall was quick to get out of the traps in round two. A right hand sent Bjornsson down the ropes. He was then on the receiving end a standing eight count.
Thor was once again floored during the round, but it was called slip, even though the momentum threatened to slip away.
He wanted something large and he got it. Hall was flooring in the third, with a huge left hand running down the middle.
FREE BETTING AND SIGN-UP DEALS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGSHall climbed up from the ground but appeared tired when he came out for the fourth. Bjornsson began using a ramrod jab and Hall was able to get up.
Hall was in round five and was wrapping up his punches for about five minutes, but he didn't have the confidence to let go.
Thor was still on the move, throwing his left hand at his man and forcing him into the ropes. It was clear that the tide was turning.
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The Bjornsson added the final touch to the event in the sixth round.
Hall was sent crashing to the ground by a left hook, and his hopes of winning went with him.
The judges were not able to doubt it, scoring Thor's victory 57-54.
