Roberto Soldić Knocks Out Mamed Khalidov to Become KSW Double Champion!
December 19, 2021 - The best Croatian MMA fighter Roberto Soldić knocked out the legendary Mamed Khalidov at KSW 65 on Saturday night, adding the KSW middleweight belt to the previously won welterweight belt!
Khalidov has achieved 35 victories, seven defeats, and two draws in his professional career until Saturday, and Soldić entered the ring with a 19:3 ratio in the MMA against a fighter who has been in KSW from the very beginning, and who from 2007 to 2017 had 20 consecutive fights without defeat in that promotion. Only in this KSW did he start with a win and a loss, then record six consecutive wins and get a career fight opportunity, reports Index.hr.
Soldić used it in the best possible way and with this victory, which KSW was called "one of the greatest in Europe", he reached the title.
The scariest fighter on the planet!!!
— KSW (@KSW_MMA) December 19, 2021
?? @Soldic_MMA ?? KO's the legendary Mamed Khalidov to become KSW Double Champ!! #KSW65 pic.twitter.com/HL5o9yjbz1
Both fighters started aggressively from the first second, with strong kicks to the legs and body. Soldić was focused, dodged the dangerous attempts by the experienced Khalidov and quick counterattacks. Minor problems were shown in the middle of the opening round when the belt defender knocked the Croatian fighter to the ground, but he did not manage to threaten him more seriously.
Kicks marked the beginning of the second round in which Soldić knocked down Khalidov, took the upper position, and hit him with his elbow before he got up and continued to punish him with kicks. The fight then briefly stopped.
? CHAMP CHAMP ?
— KSW (@KSW_MMA) December 18, 2021
?? Roberto @Soldic_MMA ??
??? #KSW65 ??? pic.twitter.com/T1tXIOw8tL
Soldić then continued to move well, exert pressure and defend himself from the blows of a more experienced fighter. At one point, he sent Khalid to the ground from a counterattack with left crochet, and recorded a victory in the biggest fight of his career.
"I'm not surprised, I believe in my hands, wrestling and fitness. Mamed is a legend and will be a legend forever. Thank you for the fight. I trained every day. It's my life. I believe in myself, I know this game, I have self-confidence and whoever is in front of me is a big problem," said Soldić after the victory.
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Roberto Soldic vs. Mamed Khalidoc Superfight this Saturday at KSW65
December 15, 2021 - KSW65 will be held this weekend, featuring one of the biggest fights in Europe to date, as Roberto Soldic and Mamed Khalidov meet in the Gliwice, Poland ring.
This Saturday, December 18, live from Gliwice, Poland, one of the biggest fights ever in Europe takes place in the main event of KSW 65 as welterweight champion Roberto Soldic (19-3) challenges Mamed Khalidov (35-5-2) for the middleweight title in a Champ vs. Champ Superfight.
Hailing from Croatia, Soldic has long established himself as one of the best welterweights on the planet and one of the most feared fighters in the world. This Saturday he looks to capture middleweight gold but faces the toughest fight of his career.
Khalidov is a KSW legend, a three-time KSW champion across two weight divisions, widely regarded as one of the best ever in Europe, and capable of ending a fight at any moment. KSW 65 cannot be missed.
Fans in Croatia can watch KSW 65 live on www.KSWTV.com & the KSW App.
KSW 65 Fight Card
Main Event
KSW Middleweight Title
Champion Mamed Khalidov (35-7-2) vs. Roberto Soldic (19-3)
Co-Main Event
KSW Featherweight Title
Champion Daniel Torres (12-4) vs. Salahdine Parnasse (15-1-1)
Featherweight
Damian Stasiak (13-7) vs. Lom-Ali Eskijew (18-5)
Heavyweight
Michal Kita (20-13-1) vs. Marek Samociuk (3-1)
Lightweight
Roman Szymanski (14-6) vs. Mateusz Legierski (7-0)
Welterweight
Adam Niedzwiedz (8-4) vs. Miroslav Brož (12-3)
Light Heavyweight
Damian Piwowarczyk (4-0) vs. Marc Doussis (7-0)
Strawweight
Anita Bekus (4-2) vs. Magdalena Sormova (11-3)
Featherweight
Patryk Likus (1-0) vs. Alexander Loof (2-0)
Bantamweight
Shamad Erzanukaev (0-0) vs. Bartosz Rewera (1-0)
KSW, or Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, is the premier mixed martial arts organization in Poland and one of the leading MMA organizations in Europe, founded back in 2004. Many KSW fighters have signed on to globally known promotions such as the UFC, making the organization an admirable stepping stone to the world's biggest stage.
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