Pawel Pawlak defeated Mamed Khalidov via TKO in the final second of the fourth round in a middleweight title fight. The victory marks Pawlak's fourth successful title defense. The finish came dramatically at the very end of round four, showcasing Pawlak's ability to secure a late stoppage. This result further cements Pawlak's position as the dominant middleweight champion in his organization.
Pawel Pawlak retained his middleweight championship in dramatic fashion, stopping Mamed Khalidov via TKO in the final second of the fourth round to record his fourth successful title defense.
Pawlak, 37, enters the record books with yet another statement victory to go alongside a professional record of 12-3-0. 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 adds a takedown per 15 minutes of action, a well-rounded output that has kept him atop the division through four title defenses. The finish against Khalidov underscored his ability to remain dangerous deep into fights, converting a late opportunity into a championship-cementing stoppage.
Why it matters
- Pawlak's fourth successful title defense solidifies his status as the dominant force in his organization's middleweight division
- A last-second TKO finish demonstrates his finishing ability even in the championship rounds, raising the bar for any future challengers
- The victory over a seasoned opponent in Khalidov adds considerable weight to Pawlak's legacy at 37 years old, showing no signs of decline at the top of the division
