Both fighters successfully weighed in for the main event of KSW 117. Champion Pawel Pawlak came in at 83.9 kg, while challenger Mamed Khalidov weighed 83.6 kg. Pawlak will defend his title against the veteran Khalidov. The title fight is now officially confirmed after both competitors made the championship weight limit. Details about the specific weight class and additional fight information are limited in the original report.
Pawel Pawlak and Mamed Khalidov both hit the scales successfully ahead of their KSW 117 main event, clearing the championship weight limit and officially setting the stage for their title fight. Pawlak came in at 83.9 kg, with Khalidov registering 83.6 kg.
Pawlak, the reigning champion, carries a professional record of 12 wins and 3 losses at 37 years of age. The Polish fighter, who trains out of Octopus Lodz, stands six feet tall with a 73-inch reach and fights out of the orthodox stance. He averages 1.67 significant strikes landed per minute and backs that up with one takedown attempt per 15 minutes, making him a well-rounded threat across phases.
Khalidov enters as the challenger, a veteran presence in KSW whose reputation precedes him across European MMA circles. Full statistical data for Khalidov was not available at time of publication.
Why it matters
- Pawlak puts his title on the line against one of the most recognizable names in KSW history
- Both fighters clearing weight confirms the bout is officially sanctioned at championship level
- The stylistic contrast between Pawlak's measured striking output and Khalidov's veteran craftiness sets up an intriguing main event
