33-4 and finishes the majority of his fights. Has beaten some big names and just destroyed Luke Barnett last night. Anyone know why he's never signed for a mjor pro otion like UFC or Bellator?
Mshi - 33-4 and finishes the majority of his fights. Has beaten some big names and just destroyed Luke Barnett last night. Anyone know why he's never signed for a mjor pro otion like UFC or Bellator?
He's making a top zlotyi in Poland while UFC offered him something like 20/20 at the time.
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/7/17/8991449/ksw-mamed-khalidov-explains-never-signing-ufc-strikeforce-mma-news
"According to various reports at the time, the UFC's offer for Khalidov was approximately $20,000 to show and another $20,000 to win, which was far less than he received from KSW. "
touch -Ah that makes sense. Shame, seems like he could do some damage in the UFC and would probably be a champion in BellatorMshi - 33-4 and finishes the majority of his fights. Has beaten some big names and just destroyed Luke Barnett last night. Anyone know why he's never signed for a mjor pro otion like UFC or Bellator?He's making a top zlotyi in Poland while UFC offered him something like 20/20 at the time.
Lick Brown Boners -Cheers dude"According to various reports at the time, the UFC's offer for Khalidov was approximately $20,000 to show and another $20,000 to win, which was far less than he received from KSW. "
Its embarrassing when local shows can out bid the top show.
KSW is the top promtotion in europe. Plus loses his sponsors and likeness to ufc same old business as usual if he jumps ship. I can see him fight in rizin ff.
Because he's not American and the UFC lowballed him big time with an insulting offer compared to what he already makes.
I wish they didn't low ball him and he was able to fight in the UFC during his prime. Would have been a great addition.
EckY - Its embarrassing when local shows can out bid the top show.
I'm w/this. I've watched the guy since fight 1 and have always been pissed he's not signed
Wanted to see khalidov in the ufc for a very long time , great fighter
Just watched the Barnatt fight, he murdered that poor boy
a) it would be a pay cut
b) KSW lets him respect Ramadan. UFC.....I have my doubts.
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RKing85 - a) it would be a pay cutUFC let's Khabib observe...don't see why that would be a problem. He is an independent contractor he doesn't have to take a fight during that time
b) KSW lets him respect Ramadan. UFC.....I have my doubts.
Because he doesnt get 100% control of everything, in the ufc. Plus he makes way more in Poland, than the ufc would pay him.
RKing85 - a) it would be a pay cutUfc has plenty of fighters that participate in Ramadan. You do realize you fight when you choose, right?
b) KSW lets him respect Ramadan. UFC.....I have my doubts.
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