Both fighters successfully made the championship weight for the main event of KSW 117. Champion Pawel Pawlak weighed in at 83.9 kg, while challenger Mamed Khalidov came in at 83.6 kg. Pawlak will defend his title against the veteran Khalidov. The weigh-in confirms the title fight is officially on. Both competitors are now cleared to compete at the event.
Pawel Pawlak and Mamed Khalidov both hit the mark at the KSW 117 weigh-ins, clearing the way for their middleweight championship bout to proceed as the event's main event.
Pawlak, the reigning champion, stepped on the scale at 83.9 kg, while Khalidov, the veteran challenger, came in slightly lighter at 83.6 kg. With both fighters officially cleared, the title fight is confirmed.
The 37-year-old Polish champion carries a professional record of 12 wins and 3 losses and trains out of Octopus Lodz. Standing six feet tall with a 73-inch reach, Pawlak fights out of an orthodox stance and averages 1.67 significant strikes landed per minute. He adds a modest takedown threat, registering one takedown per 15 minutes of cage time.
Why it matters
- Pawlak puts his KSW middleweight title on the line against one of the most decorated veterans in European MMA history
- Khalidov's experience at the highest level of KSW competition makes him an immediate and credible threat to the belt
- The stylistic contrast between Pawlak's measured striking approach and Khalidov's seasoned all-around game sets up a compelling championship matchup
