Alaverdi Ramazanov
Born (1994-11-29) 29 November 1994 (age 29)
Republic of Dagestan, Russia
Native nameАлаверди Рамазанов
Other namesBabyface Killer, Dagger
NationalityRussian
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
Total24
Wins14
By knockout6
Losses10
By knockout2
Draws0

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 and 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]

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]

ONE Championship

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.[5] Despite receiving a cut on the back of his head, Ramazanov outstruck Phetmorakot and fought on to claim the unanimous decision victory.[6]

He then faced Andrew Miller at ONE Championship: Heart of the Lion on November 9, 2018.[7] Ramazanov made quick work of the Scotsman with a 57-second, first-round knockout.[8] 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.[9] Despite keeping the fight close and competitive, Ramazanov lost the fight by unanimous decision.[10]

On February 16, 2019, Alaverdi Ramazanov faced Kongsak P.K. SaenchaiMuaythaiGym at ONE Championship: Clash of Legends.[11] Once again, Ramazanov was able to keep the fight close but ultimately lost via split decision.[12][13]

Nevertheless, Ramazanov would bounce back as he faced Serbian-American veteran Ognjen Topic at ONE Championship: Dreams of Gold on August 16, 2019.[14] Ramazanov came out strong and was able to knock down Topic three times within the first round, claiming the decisive TKO victory.[15][16]

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.[17][18] 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.[19]

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.[20] He had previously expressed interest in a fight with Nong-O.[21] However, their fight never materialized and the event was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[22]

Ramazanov was scheduled to make his first title defense against Capitan Petchyindee Academy at ONE Championship: Unbreakable.[23] On January 22, 2021, Ramazanov lost the title to Capitan by second-round knockout via leg kicks.[24]

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.[25] He won the fight by split decision.[26]

Ramazanov faced Capitan Petchyindee Academy in a rematch at ONE 161 on September 29, 2022. He won the close bout via split decision.[27]

Ramazanov was scheduled to face Nong-O Gaiyanghadao for the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship on January 14, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 6.[28] However, the bout was moved to headline at ONE Friday Fights 1 on January 20.[29] He lost the bout via knockout in the third round.[30]

Ramazanov faced Mavlud Tupiev on March 10, 2023, at ONE Friday Fights 8.[31] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[32]

Ramazanov then faced Alessandro Sara at ONE Friday Fights 31 on September 1, 2023.[33] He won the bout via first-round knockout.[34]

Ramazanov was issued a six-month suspension from ONE Championship, along with his coach Mehdi Zatout, due to his altercation with the two-sport World Champion Jonathan Haggerty at ONE Fight Night 16 on November 4, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand.[35]

Titles and accomplishments

Awards

Fight record

Muay Thai Record
14 Wins (6 (T)KOs), 10 Losses, 0 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2023-09-01 Win Italy Alessandro Sara ONE Friday Fights 31, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Elbow) 1 1:39
2023-03-10 Loss Uzbekistan Mavlud Tupiev ONE Friday Fights 8, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2023-01-20 Loss Thailand Nong-O Gaiyanghadao ONE Friday Fights 1, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Body punch) 3 2:12
For the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship.
2022-09-29 Win Thailand Capitan Petchyindee Academy ONE 161 Kallang, Singapore Decision (Split) 3 3:00
2021-11-26 Win Thailand Pongsiri P.K.Saenchaimuaythaigym ONE Championship: NextGen III Kallang, Singapore KO (Punch) 1 2:39
2021-01-22 Loss Thailand Capitan Petchyindee Academy ONE Championship: Unbreakable Kallang, Singapore KO (Leg kick + right cross) 2 1:56
Lost the ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Championship.
2019-12-06 Win China Zhang Chenglong ONE Championship: Mark Of Greatness Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins the inaugural ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Championship.
2019-08-16 Win United States Ognjen Topic ONE Championship: Dreams of Gold Bangkok, Thailand TKO (3 Knockdown Rule) 1 2:25
2019-02-16 Loss Thailand Kongsak P.K. SaenchaiMuaythaiGym ONE Championship: Clash of Legends Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Split) 3 3:00
2018-11-23 Loss Thailand Saemapetch Fairtex ONE Championship: Conquest of Champions Pasay, Philippines Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2018-11-09 Win Scotland Andrew Miller ONE Championship: Heart of the Lion Kallang, Singapore TKO (Punches) 1 0:57
2018-10-06 Win Thailand Phetmorakot Wor. Sangprapai ONE Championship: Kingdom of Heroes Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2018-05-06 Loss Thailand Jarwdjew Singnakonkui Real Hero Tournament, Quarter Finals Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2018-04-08 Loss France Celestin Mendes Duel 3 Paris, France Decision 5 3:00
2018-01-28 Loss Thailand Beerthai Por Yuttapoom MAX Muay Thai Pattaya, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2017-12-16 Win France Islem Hamech La Nuit Des Challenges 17 France Decision 5 3:00
2017-12-03 Win Thailand Tungngern Aot Bor Tor Tasala MAX Muay Thai Pattaya, Thailand KO 3
2017-10-28 Win France Aiman Al Radhi Duel 2 Paris, France Decision 3 3:00
2017-05-18 Win France Kamal Aousti Boxing Event Sarcelles, France Decision 3 3:00
2017-03-01 Win Thailand Praganchai MC Fight Thailand KO 1
2016-05-08 Win Thailand Wuttichai Sor Jor Piaktapong MAX Muay Thai Pattaya, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2016-04-17 Win Thailand Jimmy Sitmonchai MAX Muay Thai Pattaya, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2016-02-16 Loss Republic of Ireland Jodan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2015-12-26 Loss Thailand Somboun Vongsa Super Muaythai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

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