Pawel Pawlak secured a dramatic TKO victory over Mamed Khalidov in the final second of the fourth round. The bout was a middleweight title fight and marked Pawlak's fourth successful title defense. The stoppage came at the very end of the round, making for a dramatic finish. Additional context about the promotion or event is not provided in the original post.
Pawel Pawlak delivered a stunning last-gasp finish, stopping Mamed Khalidov via TKO in the final second of the fourth round to make a fourth successful defense of his middleweight title on April 19, 2026.
Pawlak, 37, improved his professional record to 12-3-0 with the victory. 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 averages 1.67 significant strikes per minute and supplements his striking with a takedown threat, averaging one takedown per 15 minutes. A fourth title defense is a significant milestone for any champion, and the manner of this finish — with the round clock essentially expired — only adds to the drama of the achievement.
Verified opponent data for Mamed Khalidov was not available in the AgentMMA database at time of publication.
Why it matters
- A fourth successful title defense cements Pawlak's status as the dominant force in his division's middleweight picture
- The stoppage coming in the final second of round four underlines the volatile, high-stakes nature of championship fighting, where no moment is safe
- At 37, Pawlak continues to perform at championship level, raising questions about how much longer he can sustain this run at the top of his division
