2. Mamed Khalidov vs. Melvin Manhoef
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When: June 8
Where: KSW 23
Two of the best middleweights not currently in the UFC will fight in Poland, when Mamed Khalidov meets Melvin Manhoef. This is a fight that hardcore fans salivate over just thinking about it.
Khalidov has long been called for to be signed by the UFC, but with the money he makes with KSW and his religious commitments that keep him out of fighting for extended periods of time, it has not been in the cards. Khalidov's last five fights have all been victories against UFC veterans, showing his skills (James Irvin, Matt Lindland, Jesse Taylor, Rodney Wallace and Kendall Grove).
Manhoef is the scariest striker in terms of power that roams 185. He has knocked out the iron-jawwed heavyweight Mark Hunt in the past, a testament to the stopping power the Dutchman possesses.
Keep an eye on this bout.