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KSW 52 results: Scott Askham outbattles Mamed Khalidov to unanimous decision

BAD MMA News — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 00:32:54 +0000

It wasn’t the spectacular clash some had expected, but KSW middleweight champion Scott Askham proved that he is much more than just a power striker on Saturday night, as he outfought and outgrappled returning legend Mamed Khalidov in the main event of KSW 52. Khalidov (34-7-2 MMA, 17-3-2 KSW) returned from retirement in a bid to defeat Askham (19-4 MMA, 4-0 KSW) in their three-round non-title bout in Gliwice, Poland and put himself firmly in the frame for more huge fights in 2020. But he came up against a more well-rounded fighter than he perhaps expected, as the Brit nullified the Chechen-born Pole’s submission threat and dominated from the top position throughout a grueling three-round battle

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KSW champ Scott Askham wants to welcome Mamed Khalidov back to cage with KO

BAD MMA News — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:15:43 +0000

KSW middleweight champion Scott Askham knew he would be in Mamed Khalidov ’s sights as soon as the Polish MMA star announced his return from retirement, but he admits he was left bewildered when their fight at KSW 52 was booked as a non-title fight, at a catchweight of 187 pounds. “We all know he’s the (expletive) guy,” Askham told MMA Junkie from Gliwice ahead of the bout on Dec. 7. “So we all know that if he wanted to fight for the title, we’d be fighting for the title. He’s the star, he’s the legend, so why is he coming back but not challenging me for the title? It’s a great question, and it’s a question that baffles me, as well.” Askham (18-4 MMA, 3-0 KSW) said he was all set to take issue with Khalidov (34-6-2 MMA, 17-2-2 KSW) and call him out on his apparent unwillingness to challenge for the title when they met at the first promotional press conference to announce the fight.

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Bodysnatcher Scott Askham books liver transplant for Mamed Khalidov ahead of KSW 52

BAD MMA News — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:21:41 +0000

KSW middleweight champion Scott Askham is as down-to-earth as they come. The Yorkshire-based Brit has always been confident in his abilities, but has stayed modest and respectful throughout his career as he fought his way into the UFC, then to the KSW middleweight title. But now, ahead of arguably the biggest fight of his career, Askham has decided to engage in a little psychological warfare. Askham is set to take on returning KSW legend Mamed Khalidov in the non-title main event of KSW 52 in Gliwice, Poland, on Dec. 7. And, just a few days out from the matchup, he headed to the local hospital to ensure all of the medical arrangements were in place – not for him, but for his opponent

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Bodysnatcher Scott Askham books liver transplant for Mamed Khalidov ahead of KSW 52 – MMA Junkie

KSW 52: Scott Askham and Mamed Khalidov go ‘Fast and Furious’ ahead of main event clash

BAD MMA News — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:19:50 +0000

Saturday sees one of the most eagerly-anticipated fights in recent Polish MMA history when the country’s favorite fighting son, Mamed Khalidov , returns from retirement in a bid to defeat the man who has taken over his mantle at the top of KSW’s middleweight division. Khalidov (34-6-2 MMA, 17-2-2 KSW) was rated by some analysts as the best middleweight outside the UFC during his six-year, 14-fight undefeated streak between 2011 and 2017. But his catchweight champion-vs.-champion matchups against light heavyweight belt-holder Tomasz Narkun in 2018 ended with back-to-back defeats as he suffered his first losses since 2010. After his second defeat, Khalidov – who had already vacated his middleweight title earlier that summer – shocked his fans, and the MMA world, by laying his gloves down inside the cage and announcing his retirement from the sport. It saw one of the biggest stars in Polish MMA history walk away from the sport while still in his prime. But Khalidov soon had second thoughts after seeing the reaction of his family, who were as shocked as the rest of the MMA world at his sudden decision to quit, and he started preparing for a comeback

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KSW 52: Scott Askham and Mamed Khalidov go ‘Fast and Furious’ ahead of main event clash – MMA Junkie

Mamed Khalidov returns from retirement to face middleweight champ Scott Askham at KSW 52

BAD MMA News — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 20:32:51 +0000

LONDON – On the occasion of KSW’s 50th show, the Polish promotion shared a huge piece of news that its longtime fans will be very happy to hear, as one of the most popular fighters in the organization’s history prepares to make his return from retirement after a year away from the cage. A video montage shown to the arena during KSW 50 confirmed that former KSW middleweight champion Mamed Khalidov will return to action and challenge reigning KSW middleweight champion Scott Askham for his 185-pound title at KSW 52 on December 7. The event will take place in Gliwice, Poland, at the 13,000-seat Arena Gliwice as Khalidov (34-5 MMA, 17-2 KSW) bids to reclaim the title he once held from 2015 to 2018.