Mamed Khalidov vs. Melvin Manhoef at KSW 21

KSW 21
Main Event:
84 kg.: Mamed Khalidov (25-4-2) vs. Melvin Manhoef (26-9-1)
For KSW middleweight title:
84 kg.: Michał Materla (17-3) vs. Rodney Wallace (12-5)
For KSW welterweight title:
77 kg.: Aslambek Saidov (12-2) vs. Borys Mańkowski (12-4-1)
For KSW lightweight title:
70 kg.: Maciej Jewtuszko (9-2) vs. Artur Sowiński (12-6)
84 kg.: Krzysztof Kułak (25-12) vs. Piotr Strus (7-1)
84 kg.: Jay Silva (8-4) vs. Matt Horwich (27-21-1)
55 kg.: Paulina Bońkowska (3-1) vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz (1-0)

8) + 3 title fights!

I didn´t even think about this matchup. Perfect!

I wasn't expecting this one, but i like it. A solid name for Khalidov to prove himself. I think he wins this time too.

Khalidov. Easy work if he fights smart.

Mamed Khalidov is not Polish, why the heck are they always saying Khalidov is Polish... He only lives in Poland.

Finally! A fight that isn't a total squash on paper. Hopefully Manhoef stays healthy.

cant wait for this one

well khalidov better use his ground game here, people dont understimate manhoef...

Awesome fight. I like Khalidov but it's hard for me to root against Manhoef. War Melvin!

Also can't wait to see Maciej back in action. Been a while since I've seen him fight! Still can't believe the UFC let him go after one 29-28 loss.

Mikal wrote:Awesome fight. I like Khalidov but it's hard for me to root against Manhoef. War Melvin!

Also can't wait to see Maciej back in action. Been a while since I've seen him fight! Still can't believe the UFC let him go after one 29-28 loss.

Yeah I don´t know who to root for in the Manhoef vs Khalidov matchup, love both guys. Maciej is legit, no doubt.

Khalidov should win this imo, but if tries to go toe to toe with manhoef on thier feet it may not end well.

Michał wrote:Mamed Khalidov is not Polish, why the heck are they always saying Khalidov is Polish... He only lives in Poland.

Same with zuffa zombies who have been conditioned by Dana to be Russian-deniers for top-tier fighters.

PRIDE NEVER DIE wrote: Khalidov should win this imo, but if tries to go toe to toe with manhoef on thier feet it may not end well.

True, but i think Khalidov will fight smart and get the win. As others pointed i really like both guys, but this time i'll go with the new generation.

Michał wrote:Mamed Khalidov is not Polish, why the heck are they always saying Khalidov is Polish... He only lives in Poland.

Yeah he's chechen born, but now lives in Poland and has polish citizenship so to them it counts.

Michał wrote:Mamed Khalidov is not Polish, why the heck are they always saying Khalidov is Polish... He only lives in Poland.

Mamed said that he is polish-chechen and he says that poland and chechnya is his home

Manhoef fights just to fight. No titles, not spotless records....the man just loves to fight, win or lose. The sport needs more warriors like Manhoef.

Awesome fight. Going with Khalidov by sub. Can't wait for this sweet event.

Updated with english version of the trailer for you who don´t understand polish

SandmanFC wrote:Manhoef fights just to fight. No titles, not spotless records....the man just loves to fight, win or lose. The sport needs more warriors like Manhoef.

Agree, Manhoef fights anyone, anywhere, anytime and he goes for the kill.

You guys know I love some KSW, great card!

I wonder will Khalidov will play it safe and take it to the ground or truly test his stand up with a vicious attacker like Manhoef? Will Manhoef upset #2 MW in the G-MMA rankings? I'll be VERY interested to see what goes down at KSW 21!

AudaxPowder wrote:You guys know I love some KSW, great card!

I wonder will Khalidov will play it safe and take it to the ground or truly test his stand up with a vicious attacker like Manhoef? Will Manhoef upset #2 MW in the G-MMA rankings? I'll be VERY interested to see what goes down at KSW 21!

Yeah, looking forward to this fight. I going with Khalidov by sub but it's def. possible for Manhoef to KO him. I don't think it will happen but it's possible.

great fight.....any card that says Manhoef anywhere is worth watchin...i'm taking Melvin

timbercutter wrote:great fight.....any card that says Manhoef anywhere is worth watchin...i'm taking Melvin

timbercutter Great move by KSW to sign Manhoef.

melvin by KO