Pawel Pawlak secured a TKO victory over Mamed Khalidov in the final second of the fourth round in a middleweight title bout. The fight marked Pawlak's fourth successful title defense. The post provides limited details about the fight itself beyond the outcome and timing.
Pawel Pawlak successfully defended his middleweight title on April 19, 2026, stopping Mamed Khalidov via TKO in the final second of the fourth round to make it four successful defenses of the championship.
Pawlak, now 12-3-0, is a 37-year-old Polish fighter representing Octopus Lodz. Standing six feet tall with a 73-inch reach, the orthodox striker has built his title reign on a measured, disciplined style. He lands 1.67 significant strikes per minute at a 33 percent striking accuracy rate and adds a takedown per 15 minutes to keep opponents off-balance. The late finish demonstrated the kind of persistence that has defined his championship run, grinding through four rounds before breaking Khalidov down in the closing moment.
Verified data for Khalidov was not available in the database for this report.
Why it matters
- Pawlak's fourth title defense cements his status as a long-reigning middleweight champion
- Finishing a seasoned opponent in the championship rounds underlines his durability and finishing ability
- The result will likely reinforce his standing at the top of the division and invite renewed attention to the middleweight title picture
