Best fights of Mamed Khalidov
Over 20 years as a professional, Mamed Khalidov has compiled a 38-8-2 (34) record, including eight title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mamed Khalidov KOs Scott Askham in their 2nd fight in 36 seconds
On October 10, 2020 Mamed Khalidov fought Scott Askham for the KSW middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Khalidov was 40 years old with a record of 34-7-2, and Askham was 32 with a record of 19-4. Khalidov was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Askham was on a 5-fight winning streak. Khalidov stopped Scott Askham via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Mamed Khalidov KOs Jorge Santiago
On November 7, 2009 Mamed Khalidov faced Jorge Santiago in a middleweight bout. Khalidov was 29 years old with a record of 19-3-1, and Santiago was 29 with a record of 21-7. Khalidov was on a 2-fight winning streak and Santiago was on a 9-fight winning streak. Khalidov stopped Jorge Santiago via KO in the 1st round.
3. Mamed Khalidov draws with Ryuta Sakurai
On May 7, 2010 Mamed Khalidov defended his KSW light heavyweight title against Ryuta Sakurai. Khalidov was 29 years old with a record of 20-4-1, and Sakurai was 38 with a record of 20-15-5. Khalidov was coming off a loss, while Sakurai was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Mamed Khalidov KOs Daniel Acácio
On May 15, 2009 Mamed Khalidov fought Daniel Acácio for the vacant KSW light heavyweight title. Khalidov was 28 years old with a record of 18-3-1, and Acácio was 31 with a record of 17-7. Both Khalidov and Acácio were coming off a win. Khalidov stopped Daniel Acácio via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Mamed Khalidov KOs Michał Materla in 31 seconds
On November 28, 2015 Mamed Khalidov fought Michał Materla for the KSW middleweight title. Khalidov was 35 years old with a record of 30-4-2, and Materla was 31 with a record of 21-4. Khalidov was on a 10-fight winning streak and Materla was on a 3-fight winning streak. Khalidov stopped Michał Materla via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
6. Mamed Khalidov submits Jesse Taylor
On November 26, 2011 Mamed Khalidov faced Jesse Taylor in a middleweight bout. Khalidov was 31 years old with a record of 23-4-2, and Taylor was 28 with a record of 20-7. Khalidov was on a 3-fight winning streak and Taylor was coming off a win. Khalidov submitted Jesse Taylor via kneebar in the 1st round.
7. Mamed Khalidov submits Ryuta Sakurai in their 2nd fight
On December 7, 2013 Mamed Khalidov faced Ryuta Sakurai in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Khalidov was 33 years old with a record of 27-4-2, and Sakurai was 42 with a record of 24-17-6. Khalidov was on a 7-fight winning streak and Sakurai was on a 2-fight winning streak. Khalidov submitted Ryuta Sakurai via triangle choke in the 1st round.
8. Mamed Khalidov submits Kendall Grove
On December 1, 2012 Mamed Khalidov faced Kendall Grove in a middleweight bout. Khalidov was 32 years old with a record of 25-4-2, and Grove was 30 with a record of 18-10. Khalidov was on a 5-fight winning streak and Grove was on a 4-fight winning streak. Khalidov submitted Kendall Grove via achilles lock in the 2nd round.
9. Mamed Khalidov submits Melvin Manhoef
On June 8, 2013 Mamed Khalidov faced Melvin Manhoef in a middleweight bout. Khalidov was 32 years old with a record of 26-4-2, and Manhoef was 37 with a record of 27-10-1. Khalidov was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Manhoef was coming off a loss. Khalidov submitted Melvin Manhoef via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
10. Mamed Khalidov KOs Luke Barnatt in 21 seconds
On March 11, 2017 Mamed Khalidov faced Luke Barnatt in a light heavyweight bout. Khalidov was 36 years old with a record of 32-4-2, and Barnatt was 28 with a record of 12-3. Khalidov was on a 12-fight winning streak and Barnatt was on a 4-fight winning streak. Khalidov stopped Luke Barnatt via KO in the 1st round.