Alaverdi Ramazanov

Alaverdi Ramazanov (Russian: Алаверди Рамазанов; born November 29, 1994) is a Russian Muay Thai kickboxer who is currently signed to ONE Championship. He is the former inaugural ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion. Ramazanov is also a former 3-time IFMA Muay Thai World Champion and 12-time Russian national Muay Thai champion.[1]

Alaverdi Ramazanov
Born (1994-11-29) 29 November 1994
Republic of Dagestan, Russia
Native nameАлаверди Рамазанов
Other namesBabyface Killer, Dagger
Nationality Russian
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight65.8 kg (145 lb; 10.36 st)
DivisionBantamweight (145 lbs) (ONE)
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing
Fighting out ofRussia
TeamVenum Training Camp Thailand
TrainerMehdi Zatout
Years active2012–present
Kickboxing record
Total69
Wins62
Losses7

Background

Growing up in Dagestan, Ramazanov initially participated in competitive swimming. However, at the age of 13, he turned his attention to Muay Thai.[2][3]

Muay Thai career

Alaverdi Ramazanov made his Muay Thai debut at the age of 18. He moved to Thailand at 21 to train with the Venum Training Camp in order to develop his Muay Thai skills.[4]

Early ONE career

Ramazanov made his ONE debut at ONE Championship: Kingdom of Heroes on October 6, 2018 against the heavily favored Phetmorakot Petchyindee Academy. Despite receiving a cut on the back of his head, Ramazanov outstruck Phetmorakot and fought on to claim the unanimous decision victory.[5]

He then faced Andrew Miller at ONE Championship: Heart of the Lion on November 9, 2018. Ramazanov made quick work of the Scotsman with a 57-second, first-round knockout.[6] Ramazanov's KO of Miller stood as a ONE Super Series record for fastest knockout until Kohei "Momotaro" Kodera's 41-second knockout of Singtongnoi Por.Telakun at ONE Championship: Immortal Triumph on September 6, 2019.

Only two weeks later, Ramazanov stepped in on short notice to face Saemapetch Fairtex at ONE Championship: Conquest of Champions on November 23, 2018.[7] Despite keeping the fight close and competitive, Ramazanov lost the fight by unanimous decision.[8]

On February 16, 2019, Alaverdi Ramazanov faced Kongsak P.K. SaenchaiMuaythaiGym at ONE Championship: Clash of Legends. Once again, Ramazanov was able to keep the fight close but ultimately lost via split decision.[9][10]

Nevertheless, Ramazanov would bounce back as he faced Serbian-American veteran Ognjen Topic at ONE Championship: Dreams of Gold on August 16, 2019.[11] Alaverdi Ramazanov came out strong and was able to knock down Topic three times within the first round, claiming the decisive TKO victory.[12][13]

ONE Bantamweight title reign

His win over Ognjen Topic would set him up for a title shot against Zhang Chenglong for the inaugural ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Championship at ONE Championship: Mark Of Greatness on December 6, 2019.[14][15] Despite having mostly fought under Muay Thai rules and showing signs of slowing down in the later rounds, Alaverdi Ramazanov was able to adapt and scored a crucial knockdown before winning the fight by unanimous decision, becoming the first ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion.[16]

Alaverdi Ramazanov was scheduled to defend his ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World title against the reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Gaiyanghadao at ONE Championship: Heart of Heroes on March 20, 2020. He had previously expressed interest in a fight with Nong-O.[17] However, their fight never materialized and the event was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ramazanov was scheduled to make his first title defense against Capitan Petchyindee Academy at ONE Championship: Unbreakable.[18] On January 22, 2021, Ramazanov lost the title to Capitan by second-round knockout via leg kicks.[19]

Post-title reign

Ramazanov is scheduled to return against former ONE Featherweight Muay Thai title challenger Pongsiri P.K.Saenchaimuaythaigym at ONE Championship: NextGen III on November 26, 2021.[20]

Titles and accomplishments

Awards

  • 2019 Orion Awards Fighter of the Year[21]

Fight record
Muay Thai Record
62 Wins , 7 Losses , 0 Draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2021-11-26Win Pongsiri P.K.SaenchaimuaythaigymONE Championship: NextGen IIIKallang, SingaporeKO (Punch)12:39
2021-01-22Loss Capitan Petchyindee AcademyONE Championship: UnbreakableKallang, SingaporeKO (Leg Kick & Right Cross)21:56
Lost the ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing Title.
2019-12-06Win Zhang ChenglongONE Championship: Mark Of GreatnessKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing Title.
2019-08-16Win Ognjen TopicONE Championship: Dreams of GoldBangkok, ThailandTKO (3 Knockdown Rule)12:25
2019-02-16Loss Kongsak P.K. SaenchaiMuaythaiGymONE Championship: Clash of LegendsBangkok, ThailandDecision (Split)33:00
2018-11-23Loss Saemapetch FairtexONE Championship: Conquest of ChampionsPasay, PhilippinesDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-11-09Win Andrew MillerONE Championship: Heart of the LionKallang, SingaporeTKO (Punches)10:57
2018-10-06Win Phetmorakot Wor. SangprapaiONE Championship: Kingdom of HeroesBangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-04-08Loss Celestin MendesDuel 3Paris, FranceDecision53:00
2018-01-28Loss Beerthai Por YuttapoomMAX Muay ThaiPattaya, ThailandDecision33:00
2017-12-16Win Islem HamechLa Nuit Des Challenges 17FranceDecision53:00
2017-12-03Win Tungngern Aot Bor Tor TasalaMAX Muay ThaiPattaya, ThailandKO3
2017-10-28Win Aiman Al RadhiDuel 2Paris, FranceDecision33:00
2017-05-18Win Kamal AoustiBoxing EventSarcelles, FranceDecision33:00
2017-03-01Win PraganchaiMC FightThailandKO1
2016-05-08Win Wuttichai Sor Jor PiaktapongMAX Muay ThaiPattaya, ThailandDecision33:00
2016-04-17Win Jimmy SitmonchaiMAX Muay ThaiPattaya, ThailandDecision33:00
2016-02-16Loss JodanLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
2015-12-26Loss Somboun VongsaSuper MuaythaiBangkok, ThailandDecision33:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
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  2. "ALAVERDI RAMAZANOV". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
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  7. "Alaverdi Ramazanov Steps Up To Face Saemapetch Fairtex In Manila". Fight News Asia. 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
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  11. "Alaverdi Ramazanov vs Ognjen Topic at 'ONE: Dreams of Gold' in Bangkok, Thailand". Conan Daily. 2019-07-18. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
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  14. "Alaverdi Ramazanov is one win away from the most prestigious World Title". Sportskeeda. 2019-12-05. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
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  20. "ONE Championship Announces Full Card for ONE: NEXTGEN on 29 October". Fightbook MMA. 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
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