The main event of KSW 117 is confirmed after both fighters successfully made championship weight. Pavel Pavlak weighed in at 83.9 kg and will defend his title against Mamed Khalidov, who came in at 83.6 kg. Both fighters are cleared to compete in this highly anticipated championship bout. The weigh-in results ensure the title fight will proceed as scheduled. This matchup represents a significant test for defending champion Pavlak against the veteran Khalidov.
Both fighters made weight without issue on Thursday, locking in the main event of KSW 117 as an official championship contest. Pavel Pavlak tipped the scales at 83.9 kg to retain his title eligibility, while challenger Mamed Khalidov came in at 83.6 kg, leaving less than half a kilogram between the two men at the ceremonial weigh-ins.
The successful weigh-ins confirm that Pavlak's title will be on the line when the two meet inside the KSW cage. Pavlak, the defending champion, faces what the promotion has described as a significant test against the veteran Khalidov, a fighter long associated with KSW's biggest moments.
Both men are cleared to compete, and the championship bout will proceed as scheduled on the KSW 117 card.
Why it matters
- The title is officially on the line after both fighters hit the 83.9 kg championship limit or below
- Khalidov's weigh-in at 83.6 kg gives him a slight weight advantage heading into fight night
- The matchup pits a reigning champion against one of the promotion's most experienced veterans, raising the stakes for the division
