Pawel Pawlak successfully defended his middleweight championship for the fourth time by defeating Mamed Khalidov via TKO in the final second of round four. The dramatic finish came at the very end of the scheduled bout, showcasing Pawlak's ability to secure victory under pressure. This marks Pawlak's fourth consecutive title defense in the middleweight division. The post does not specify which promotion this title fight took place in. Details about the specific circumstances of the stoppage were limited in the brief announcement.
Pawel Pawlak secured a dramatic fourth consecutive middleweight title defense on April 19, 2026, stopping Mamed Khalidov via TKO in the final second of round four to retain his championship.
Pawlak, 37, carries a professional record of 12-3-0 and represents Poland out of Octopus Lodz. The orthodox striker stands six feet tall with a 73-inch reach and has built his championship reign on persistence and late-fight finishing ability. He averages 1.67 significant strikes landed per minute, supplemented by one takedown attempt per 15 minutes, giving him a well-rounded approach that keeps opponents guessing deep into fights. The finish against Khalidov underlined his capacity to find decisive moments when bouts are nearly over.
Verified data for Khalidov was not available in the AgentMMA database at the time of publication.
Why it matters
- Pawlak has now defended his middleweight title four consecutive times, establishing himself as a dominant long-term champion in the division
- A stoppage in the closing second of round four highlights an ability to produce finishes under extreme time pressure
- The fourth defense milestone places Pawlak among the more accomplished title holders in his promotion's middleweight history
