Pavel Dailidko
| Pavel Dailidko | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 14, 1991 Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Other names | The Experiment |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg; 16 st 11 lb) |
| Division |
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| Reach | N/A |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Boston, England |
| Team | BA Army |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| By submission | 0 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Pavel Dailidko (born July 14, 1991) is a Lithuanian professional mixed martial artist. He is the inaugural and current Brave CF Heavyweight Champion. He is a former Caged Steel Heavyweight Champion.
Professional career
Early career
Dailidko made his professional debut on August 7, 2021, against Louie Sutherland. Dailidko lost the fight via a first-round knockout.[1]
Caged Steel
Dailidko made his debut under Caged Steel on December 4, 2021, against Ben Schneider. Dailidko won the fight via a first-round knockout.[2]
His next fight came on March 19, 2022, against Jan Lysak. Dailidko won the fight via a knockout.[3]
Kosova Fight Series
Dailidko made his debut under Kosova Fight Series on August 1, 2022, against Erçin Şirin. Dailidko won the fight via a first-round TKO.[4]
Return to Caged Steel
Caged Steel Heavyweight Champion
Dailidko returned to Caged Steel on September 17, 2022, where he faced Charlie Milner for the vacant Caged Steel Heavyweight Championship. Dailidko won the fight via a first-round TKO winning his first career championship.[5]
Brave Combat Federation
Dailidko made his debut under Brave Combat Federation on October 28, 2022, against Shamil Gaziev. Dailidko lost the fight via a second-round knockout.[6][7]
His next fight came on April 23, 2023, against Luka Podkrajšek. Dailidko won the fight via a first-round knockout.[8]
His next fight came on September 7, 2023, against Salim El Ouassaidi. Dailidko won the fight via a first-round TKO.[9]
His next fight came on December 8, 2023, against Janos Csukas. Dailidko won the fight after Csukas suffered a knee injury thirteen seconds into the fight.[10]
His next fight came on April 20, 2024, against Valdrin Istrefi. Dailidko won the fight via a second-round TKO.[11]
Brave CF Heavyweight Champion
Dailidko faced Patryk Dubiela on September 28, 2024, for the inaugural Brave CF Heavyweight Championship. Dailidko won the fight via a first-round TKO, winning his second career championship, and becoming the first Heavyweight Champion in federation history.[12][13]
His first title defense came on May 17, 2025, against Odie Delaney. Dailidko won the fight via a second-round TKO.[14]
His second title defense came on October 18, 2025, against Grégory Robinet. This fight also marked his first professional fight in his native Lithuania. Dailidko won the fight via a first-round TKO.[15][16]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Brave Combat Federation
- Brave CF Heavyweight Champion (One time; current)
- Two successful title defenses
- Brave CF Heavyweight Champion (One time; current)
- Caged Steel
- Caged Steel Heavyweight Champion (One time; former)
Mixed martial arts record
| 13 matches | 11 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 11–2 | Grégory Robinet | TKO (punches) | Brave CF 99 | October 18, 2025 | 1 | 3:15 | Vilnius, Lithuania | Defended the Brave CF Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–2 | Odie Delaney | TKO (punches) | Brave CF 94 | May 17, 2025 | 2 | 0:57 | Geneva, Switzerland | Defended the Brave CF Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–2 | Patryk Dubiela | TKO (punches) | Brave CF 88 | September 28, 2024 | 1 | 4:33 | Ljubljana, Slovenia | Won the inaugural Brave CF Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–2 | Valdrin Istrefi | TKO (elbows and punches) | Brave CF 81 | April 20, 2024 | 2 | 1:37 | Ljubljana, Slovenia | |
| Win | 7–2 | Janos Csukas | TKO (knee injury) | Brave CF 79 | December 8, 2023 | 1 | 0:13 | Isa Town, Bahrain | |
| Win | 6–2 | Salim El Ouassaidi | TKO (knees and punches) | Brave CF 74 | September 7, 2023 | 1 | 4:11 | Nantes, France | |
| Win | 5–2 | Luka Podkrajšek | KO (knee) | Brave CF 70 | April 23, 2023 | 1 | 1:23 | Ljubljana, Slovenia | |
| Loss | 4–2 | Shamil Gaziev | KO (punches) | Brave CF 65 | October 28, 2022 | 2 | 0:46 | Isa Town, Bahrain | |
| Win | 4–1 | Charlie Milner | TKO (punches) | Caged Steel 29 | September 17, 2022 | 1 | 1:35 | Doncaster, England | Won the vacant Caged Steel Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–1 | Erçin Şirin | TKO (punches) | Kosova Fighting Series 2 | August 1, 2022 | 1 | N/A | Prishtina, Kosovo | |
| Win | 2–1 | Jan Lysak | TKO (referee stoppage) | Caged Steel 28 | March 19, 2022 | 1 | 1:37 | Doncaster, England | |
| Win | 1–1 | Ben Schneider | KO (punches) | Caged Steel 27 | December 4, 2021 | 1 | 1:13 | Doncaster, England | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Louie Sutherland | KO (punches) | Almighty FC 18 | August 7, 2021 | 1 | 1:05 | Barnsley, England | Heavyweight debut. |
See also
- List of male mixed martial artists
- List of current mixed martial arts champions
- List of current Brave CF fighters
References
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- ^ George Chung (25 April 2024). "Heavyweight Destroyer Pavel Dailidko on Collision Course for BRAVE CF Gold, President Mohammed Shahid makes it Official". Black Belt Magazine. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ^ A.S. (29 September 2024). "BRAVE CF 88: Erko Jun, Pavel Dailidko crowned as new champions in Slovenia". Bahrain News Agency. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ^ Jakub Madej (28 September 2024). "Patryk Dubiela rozbity w pierwszej rundzie przez Pavela Dailidko. Polak przegrał w starciu o pas BRAVE CF". MMA Rocks! (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ^ Tim Bissell (18 May 2025). "BRAVE CF 94 Results: Dailidko Beats Delaney by TKO, Retains Title". Combat Press. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ^ Robert Belen (18 October 2025). "Pavel Dailidko Stops Gregory Robinet To Retain BRAVE CF Heavyweight World Championship". Fight Game Asia. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ^ Vilius Malyška (19 October 2025). "Čempiono titulą gimtinėje apgynęs Dailidko: „Lengva kova, daug spaudimo"". 15min (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 2026-02-04.