KSW middleweight champion Pawel Pawlak successfully weighed in at 83.9 kg for his title defense against Mamed Khalidov, who came in at 83.6 kg. The main event of KSW 117 is confirmed to proceed as scheduled. Khalidov, a legendary figure in European MMA, will challenge for the middleweight title. Both fighters made the championship weight limit without issue. The bout represents one of the most significant matchups in recent KSW history.
Both Pawel Pawlak and Mamed Khalidov hit the scales without difficulty ahead of their KSW 117 middleweight title clash, clearing the way for one of the most anticipated bouts in the promotion's recent history. Pawlak weighed in at 83.9 kg while Khalidov came in at 83.6 kg, and the main event is confirmed to proceed as scheduled.
Pawlak enters the fight as the reigning KSW middleweight champion, carrying a professional record of 12-3-0. The 37-year-old Pole trains out of Octopus Lodz and stands six feet tall with a 73-inch reach. Fighting out of an orthodox stance, he lands 1.67 significant strikes per minute and averages one takedown per 15 minutes, reflecting a measured, well-rounded approach to the sport.
Khalidov needs little introduction in European MMA circles. A legendary figure in the region, he steps into the challenger's role with the kind of name recognition that few fighters on the continent can match. His presence in a KSW title fight carries genuine weight given his long history with the promotion and his standing in the sport.
Why it matters
- Pawlak puts his KSW middleweight title on the line against one of European MMA's most decorated names
- A Khalidov victory would mark a remarkable championship moment for a fighter who has long defined the promotion's identity
- The stylistic contrast between Pawlak's measured striking game and Khalidov's proven championship pedigree sets up a compelling main event
- The successful weigh-in removes the final procedural hurdle, with both men inside the championship limit
