The main event of KSW 117 is confirmed after both fighters successfully made the championship weight. Champion Pawel Pawlak weighed in at 83.9 kg (184.9 lbs) and will defend his title against veteran Mamed Khalidov, who came in at 83.6 kg (184.3 lbs). Both fighters are cleared to compete in this middleweight championship bout. The weigh-in ensures the scheduled title defense will proceed as planned.
Pawel Pawlak and Mamed Khalidov both cleared the scales ahead of their KSW 117 middleweight championship bout, confirming the main event will proceed as scheduled on April 17, 2026. Pawlak weighed in at 83.9 kg (184.9 lbs), while Khalidov came in at 83.6 kg (184.3 lbs), with both men inside the championship limit.
Pawlak, the reigning KSW middleweight champion, carries a professional record of 12-3-0 and is 37 years old. The Polish fighter, who trains out of Octopus Lodz, stands six feet tall with a 73-inch reach and competes out of an orthodox stance. He lands 1.67 significant strikes per minute and averages one takedown per 15 minutes of fighting, giving him a balanced offensive profile heading into the defense.
Khalidov, a veteran widely recognized as one of the most decorated fighters in KSW history, steps in as the challenger. The verified data on file does not include a current record or additional statistics for Khalidov, but his reputation within the promotion speaks to the weight of this matchup.
Why it matters
- Pawlak puts his KSW middleweight title on the line in what is the promotion's flagship main event
- Khalidov's long history with KSW makes this a marquee challenger bout with significant legacy implications
- Both fighters coming in at nearly identical weights suggests neither had issues with the cut, pointing to both men being fully prepared
