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Fight: Khalidov vs. Manhoef
8 JUN SAT '13 6:00 PM
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nickname
Cannibal
No Mercy
Forms
W
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W
L
W
W
W
N
Nationality
Poland 
Netherlands
Age
(1980-07-17) 45
50 (1976-05-11)
Weight
(85 kg) 187.4 lbs
205 lbs (93 kg)
Height
(183 cm) 6′0″
5′8″ (173 cm)
Reach
(194 cm) 6′4″
5′11″ (180 cm)
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Wins
38
16 KO/TKO - 34%
18 submission - 38%
4 decision - 9%
32
59% - 29 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
6% - 3 decision
Losses
9
3 KO/TKO - 6%
3 submission - 6%
3 decision - 6%
17
14% - 7 KO/TKO
16% - 8 submission
4% - 2 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Khalidov vs. Manhoef
Which event are Mamed Khalidov and Melvin Manhoef fighting in?
They are set to face each other in KSW 23: Khalidov vs. Manhoef.How many rounds is the Mamed Khalidov vs. Melvin Manhoef?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round KSW fight.Which organization is hosting the Mamed Khalidov vs. Melvin Manhoef?
The fight is organized by the Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW).When is the Mamed Khalidov vs. Melvin Manhoef fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on June 8, 2013At what time does the Mamed Khalidov vs. Melvin Manhoef fight start?
The fight is set to start at 18:00 GMT.Where is the Mamed Khalidov vs. Melvin Manhoef fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Ergo Arena.In which weight class are Mamed Khalidov and Melvin Manhoef competing?
They are competing in the UFC Catchweight.What are the nationalities of Mamed Khalidov and Melvin Manhoef?
Mamed Khalidov represents Poland, and Melvin Manhoef represents Netherlands.What type of fight is the Mamed Khalidov vs. Melvin Manhoef?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Catchweight.
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