“Tapping to Strikes Is Wild”- Fans React to “Incredible” KSW 77 Fight Involving Mamed Khalidov and Mariusz Pudzianowski Draws Parallel With ‘No Buzz’ UFC Vegas 66

KSW’s final card of the year, 2022, proved exciting as the main event along with two title fights offered the fans fireworks. The main event, involving two superstars of the promotion, turned out a one-sided affair. While the fans’ expected an all-out war, on contrary to the fans’ expectations, the fight ended with one fighter making quick work of his opponent. Notably, the former two-division champion Mamed Khalidov moved up in division and squared off with the five-time World’s Strongest Man winner Mariusz Pudzianowski. Significantly, Khalidov’s superior technique triumphed over the power Pudzianowski brought into the fight in KSW 77. Therefore, leaving the long-standing pillar of KSW, Pudzianowski, in the dust.

Markedly, Khalidov tapped his powerhouse opponent within two minutes of round 1, thus racking an incredible win on Saturday night in Gliwice, Poland.

How did the fans react to the one-sided affair at KSW 77?

While some fans referred to the short affair, others appreciated Khalidov’s skills. Besides, some fans also drew a parallel with the biggest MMA promotion in the world, the UFC.

The noted journalist, Ariel Helwani, appreciated the KSW fight and thus tweeted, “Incredible scenes”

A user drew a comparison with UFC’s last calendar event. Thus, they wrote, “@KSW_MMA is the closest with their production ability to the ufc. This #UFCVegas66 card has no buzz because there are no fans. KSW just put on a proper show to end the year #KSW77 “

A fan commented, “tapping to strikes is wild #KSW77”

Someone mentioned that the heavyweight fighter got run over.

What happened in the fight?

Khalidov, a middleweight fighter, moved in weight to face the heavyweight force, Pudzianowski, who was riding on a 5-win momentum. However, while the fight seemed balanced initially, the landscape changed drastically as Khalidov clinched his opponent in a tight grip and successfully attempted a takedown near the cage.

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Afterward, Khalidov got the back of his Polish opponent and what followed was carnage. Due to the highly intense and powerful punches, the heavyweight formidable opponent tapped out after facing the full blunt. Thus, the super fight ended in an unusual tap-out after the noted MMA referee Marc Goddard stepped in to stop Khalidov.

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