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Mamed Khalidov def. Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 77: Best photos

Check out these photos highlighting Mamed Khalidov’s TKO win over Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 77.

Check out these photos highlighting [autotag]Mamed Khalidov[/autotag]’s TKO win over Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 77 from Arena Gliwice in Gliwice, Poland. (Photos courtesy of KSW)

KSW 77 results: Mamed Khalidov makes Mariusz Pudzianowski tap to strikes in first

Mamed Khalidov’s technique proved superior to Mariusz Pudzianowski power in their highly anticipated showdown at KSW 77.

[autotag]Mamed Khalidov[/autotag]’s technique proved superior to [autotag]Mariusz Pudzianowski[/autotag]’s power in their highly anticipated showdown at KSW 77.

In a matchup of the two biggest stars in KSW history on Saturday, Khalidov (35-8-1) found his way into back mount on Pudzianowski (17-7), where he was able to posture up and pound his opponent into a submission from strikes less than two minutes into the heavyweight contest in Gliwice, Poland.

The pair, who had been cordial in the weeks and months leading up to the fight, embraced after the decision announcement, but it was a one-sided affair.

Pudzianowski got into a good position early on when he trapped Khalidov against the fence with double under-hooks. Khalidov managed to reverse and get a trip, though, and that marked the beginning of the end. He established the back mount, and from there the path was clear. He smashed Pudzianowski with punches, and his Polish foe just covered up until he decided to tap, causing referee Marc Goddard to step in at the 1:54 mark of Round 1.

“Thank you very much for this. You are my family. I love you,” Khalidov said to the crowd during his post-fight interview. “I want to thank this champion, Mariusz – the man. … It was my better day. Thank you very much for being with me.”

With the win, Khalidov rebounded from a knockout loss to Roberto Soldic one year ago. Pudzianowski saw his surprising five-fight winning streak come to an end.

Mariusz Pudzianowski faces former two-division champ Mamed Khalidov at KSW 77

KSW has pulled the trigger on booking one of the biggest fights in company history between Mariusz Pudzianowski and Mamed Khalidov.

KSW has pulled the trigger on booking one of the biggest fights in company history between [autotag]Mariusz Pudzianowski[/autotag] and [autotag]Mamed Khalidov[/autotag].

Pudzianowski (17-7) and Khalidov (35-8-2), who have fought a combined 49 times under the promotional banner, will meet in the KSW 77 main event on Dec. 17, the organization announced on Wednesday.

The event will takes place at Gliwice Arena in Gliwice, Poland, and will stream via online pay-per-view on the KSW website.

Pudzianowski, who is a multi-time “World’s Strongest Man” champion, is on the best run of his career at 45. He’s won his past five fights, all by knockout, including a highlight-reel finish of Michal Materla at KSW 70 in May.

After Pudzianowski won that fight, Khalidov entered the cage to set to the foundation for a showdown between them, and now it’s come to fruition.

Khalidov, 42, will have to overcome a significant weight discrepancy in the heavyweight bout. The former KSW light heavyweight and middleweight champion hasn’t fought since a December 2021 knockout loss to Roberto Soldic, and is coming off losses in four of his past five contests overall.

Despite his rough run, Khalidov is still dangerous. He’s finished 89 percent of his career wins by stoppage, and prior to his recent slump had gone on an incredible run of 34 victories in 35 fights.

Pudzianowski and Khalidov have both proven to be faces of the KSW organization at certain times, and now they will fight.

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