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Fight: Khalidov vs. Irvin
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nickname
Cannibal
The Sandman
Forms
W
W
L
D
W
N
L
W
W
L
Nationality
Poland 
USA
Age
(1980-07-17) 45
47 (1978-09-12)
Weight
(85 kg) 187.4 lbs
205 lbs (93 kg)
Height
(183 cm) 6′0″
6′2″ (188 cm)
Reach
(194 cm) 6′4″
6′2″ (188 cm)
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Wins
38
16 KO/TKO - 34%
18 submission - 38%
4 decision - 9%
18 (1 DQ)
46% - 13 KO/TKO
11% - 3 submission
4% - 1 decision
Losses
9
3 KO/TKO - 6%
3 submission - 6%
3 decision - 6%
10
18% - 5 KO/TKO
14% - 4 submission
4% - 1 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Khalidov vs. Irvin
Which event are Mamed Khalidov and James Irvin fighting in?
They are set to face each other in KSW 15: Modern Gladiators.
How many rounds is the Mamed Khalidov vs. James Irvin?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round KSW fight.
Which organization is hosting the Mamed Khalidov vs. James Irvin?
The fight is organized by the Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW).
When is the Mamed Khalidov vs. James Irvin fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on March 19, 2011
At what time does the Mamed Khalidov vs. James Irvin fight start?
The fight is set to start at 24:00 GMT.
Where is the Mamed Khalidov vs. James Irvin fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Torwar Hall.
In which weight class are Mamed Khalidov and James Irvin competing?
They are competing in the UFC Catchweight.
What are the nationalities of Mamed Khalidov and James Irvin?
Mamed Khalidov represents Poland, and James Irvin represents USA.
What type of fight is the Mamed Khalidov vs. James Irvin?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Catchweight.
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