Pawel Pawlak defeated Mamed Khalidov by TKO in the final second of the fourth round in a middleweight title bout. The victory marked Pawlak's fourth successful defense of his middleweight championship. The dramatic finish came at the very end of round four, showcasing Pawlak's ability to capitalize on late-fight opportunities. This result continues Pawlak's dominant reign as champion. Details are limited regarding the specific promotion or event where this bout took place.
Pawel Pawlak extended his middleweight title reign in dramatic fashion on April 19, 2026, stopping Mamed Khalidov by TKO in the final second of the fourth round to record his fourth successful championship defense.
Pawlak, 37, carries a professional record of 12-3-0 and represents Poland out of Octopus Lodz. Standing six feet tall with a 73-inch reach, the orthodox striker has built his championship run on persistence and late-fight finishing ability, as this result once again demonstrated. He averages 1.67 significant strikes landed per minute and completes roughly one takedown per 15 minutes of fight time, suggesting a fighter comfortable mixing his game across extended bouts.
Verified data for Khalidov was not available in the AgentMMA database ahead of publication, and specific details regarding the promotion or event hosting the bout were not confirmed.
Why it matters
- Pawlak's fourth title defense cements his status as a long-reigning middleweight champion, making a potential fifth defense a landmark milestone.
- The finish arriving with one second left in round four underlines his capacity to generate danger deep into fights, a quality opponents must account for throughout all five minutes of every round.
- With no promotion or event name confirmed at this time, the full divisional context of the victory remains to be established once official details are released.
