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Kairat Akhmetov

Kazakhstani mixed martial artist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Kairat Akhmetov (Kazakh: Қайрат Ахметов; born October 12, 1987[3]) is a Kazakh professional mixed martial artist, who currently fights in the flyweight division. He previously competed for ONE Championship, where he is the former ONE Flyweight Champion.

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Background

Kairat “The Kazakh” Akhmetov was inspired by his father, an amateur champion in Greco-Roman wrestling, and soon followed in his footsteps. Akhmetov started training in 2000, and proved to be as talented as his father, eventually becoming a three-time National Greco-Roman Champion in Kazakhstan. He also took to Taekwondo, winning a regional championship.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

After turning professional in 2010, Akhmetov racked a 19–0 record almost solely in his native Kazakhstani regional circuit before being signed to the ONE Championship in 2015.[2]

ONE Championship

During his ONE Championship debut at ONE Championship: Dynasty of Champions (Beijing II) Akhmetov won the ONE Flyweight Championship from Adriano Moraes by split decision. During the bout, Akhmetov suffered a back injury, leaving him unable to compete for nearly two years.[4][5] During Akhmetov's absence, Moraes would capture the Interim ONE Flyweight Championship. The two would meet again at ONE Championship: Kings & Conquerors for the unification bout. Akhmetov lost via unanimous decision.[6]

At ONE Championship: Global Superheroes Akhmetov lost to Geje Eustaquio by unanimous decision in a bout for the Interim ONE Flyweight Championship.[7]

Akhmetov faced Danny Kingad at ONE: Winter Warriors II on December 17, 2021. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[8]

Akhmetov faced Tatsumitsu Wada at ONE 158 on June 3, 2022.[9] Akhmetov won the bout via unanimous decision.[10]

Akhmetov faced Reece McLaren at ONE Fight Night 10 on May 5, 2023.[11] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[12][13]

On June 16, 2023, it was reported that Akhmetov had tested positive for a banned substance in an out-of-competition drug test and will face a six-month suspension.[14]

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Professional grappling career

Akhmetov faced Patchy Mix in the main event of ADXC 6 on October 25, 2024. He lost the match by unanimous decision.[15]

Championships and accomplishments

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Professional record breakdown
32 matches 30 wins 2 losses
By knockout 5 0
By submission 13 0
By decision 12 2
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