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Khalidov vs. Askham set for KSW 52 Main Event
The legend Mamed Khalidov (34-6-2) returns after a brief retirement to take on current middleweight champion Scott Askham (18-6) in the main event of KSW 52 on December 7 in the outstanding Gliwice Arena in Gliwice, Poland.
Last December saw an emotional Mamed Khalidov lay his gloves on the canvas following a close decision loss to a much bigger and younger Tomasz Narkun at KSW 46. It was his second straight loss to light heavyweight champion Narkun in 2018, the pair stole the year in KSW with two epic and instant classic fights. These losses marked the first time ever for Khalidov to see defeat in the KSW arena. A run which lasted twenty fights over an eleven year period.
Now, almost a year to the day he retired, Khalidov will return in what will be arguably the biggest fight of his career. Very few fighters have come into KSW and made the impact Scott Askham (18-6) has. In just three fights the Englishman has captured the middleweight title and scored three highlight reel finishes, two of which came against former champ, and longtime friend of Mamed Khalidov, Michal Materla.
The belt will not be on the line, however, legacy is. This is a fight in which Khalidov can prove to himself that he still has what it takes at 39-years-old to stay in this game and for Askham a win over the greatest middleweight in KSW history, and the man who relinquished the belt currently around Askham’s waist, would really solidify his title reign.
KSW 52 will be available to watch worldwide on www.KSWTV.com on December 7.
KSW 52 Fight Card
Main Event
Catchweight 85kg/187lb
Scott Askham vs. Mamed Khalidov
Co-Main Event
Catchweight 91.5kg/202lb
Damian Janikowski (4-1) vs. Szymon Kolecki (7-1)
Women’s Flyweight
Karolina Owczarz (2-0) vs. Aleksandra Rola (3-0)
Welterweight
Michał Michalski (7-4) vs. Albert Odzimkowski (11-3)
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