XTB KSW 117 Pawlak vs Khalidov

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Sat 18th April 2026 (UTC)
Sat 18th April 2026 (Local)

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2026-04-18T16:00:00

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16:00:00 UTC (18:00:00 Local)

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2026

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The COS Torwar in Warsaw serves as the battleground for one of the most significant middleweight clashes in Polish MMA history. The primary challenge for the champion, Paweł Pawlak, is defending his throne against the legendary Mamed Khalidov, a former two-time champion who remains the face of KSW. The objective for Pawlak is to extend his nearly seven-year undefeated streak by neutralizing Khalidov’s unpredictable and explosive striking.

Strategically, the goal for this main event is to determine if Khalidov’s veteran savvy and submission prowess can overcome the relentless pressure and physical prime of the younger champion. The tactical focus for Khalidov—returning to the middleweight division after recent ventures into heavyweight and boxing—is to find a "flash" finish early, while Pawlak aims to drag the legend into the deep waters of the championship rounds. With the KSW Middleweight Championship on the line, the ultimate goal is to cement a legacy: for Pawlak, a definitive win over an icon; for Khalidov, a historic third reign at 84kg.