Azamat Kerefov

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Azamat Kerefov
BornАзамат Керефов
1991 (age 29–30)
Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia
NationalityRussian
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
DivisionFlyweight
Fighting out ofNalchik, Russia
TeamGladiator Fight Team
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins15
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision10
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Azamat Kerefov (Russian: Азамат Керефов) is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division. He was the former ACA Flyweight Champion. Fight Matrix has him ranked a top 10 flyweight in the world, as of July 2020. He is currently ranked #8.[1]

Mixed martial arts career[]

Kerefov started his career as a professional fighter in mixed martial arts in 2014. His debut took place in the TFC - Gladiator Fights tournament, where he met with Andrey Khugaev, Kerefov finished his opponent at the end of the fourth minute of the first round . He fought with various promotions, such as ACB, ACA, ProFC, Tech-Krep FC, TFC - Gladiator Fights, Heat - Heat 41.[2]

On April 22, 2017, Kerefov made his ACA debut at the ACB 58: Young Eagles 17 tournament, finishing his opponent, a fighter from Belgium, Hamid Sultanbiev, with a choke hold in the second round.[3]

Kerefov won his next three bouts in ACA via decisions, against Kurban Gadzhiev, Narek Avagyan, and Goga Shamatava.[4][5][6]

On February 21, 2020 at the ACA 104: Goncharov vs. Vakhaev won the ACA flyweight champion belt, defeating the titled Russian fighter, ACB flyweight contender, Mansur Khatuev, by unanimous decision.[7][8][9][10]

On November 6, 2020 at the ACA 113: Kerefov vs. Gadzhiev, Kerefov defended the ACA Flyweight Championship in a fight against challenger Kurban Gadzhiez. Azamat Kerefov won by unanimous decision.[11][12][13]

Azamat was expected to make his second title defense against the #3 ranked Rasul Albaskhanov at ACA 121: Kerefov vs. Albaskhanov on April 9, 2021.[14] However, 2 days before Kerefov had to withdraw from the bout due to health issues. [15] The bout was rescheduled for ACA 127: Kerefov vs. Albaskhanov on August 28, 2021.[16] Kerefov won the fight by a third-round technical submission.[17]

After the bout, Kerefov vacated the ACA Flyweight Championship in order to test free agency.[18]

Championships and accomplishments[]

Mixed martial arts[]

  • Absolute Championship Akhmat
    • ACA Flyweight Championship (One time)
      • Two successful title defenses
  • Tech-Krep FC
    • PRIME Selection 2016 Tournament Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record[]

Professional record breakdown
15 matches 15 wins 0 losses
By knockout 3 0
By submission 2 0
By decision 10 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 15–0 Rasul Albaskhanov Technical Submission (anaconda choke) ACA 127: Kerefov vs. Albaskhanov August 28, 2021 3 3:11 Krasnodar, Russia Defended the ACA Flyweight Championship.
Win 14–0 Kurban Gadzhiev Decision (unanimous) ACA 113: Kerefov vs. Gadzhiev November 6, 2020 5 5:00 Moscow, Russia Defended the ACA Flyweight Championship.
Win 13–0 Mansur Khatuev Decision (unanimous) ACA 104: Goncharov vs. Vakhaev February 21, 2020 5 5:00 Krasnodar, Russia Won the ACA Flyweight Championship.
Win 12–0 Goga Shamatava Decision (split) ACA 97: Goncharov vs. Johnson 2 August 31, 2019 3 5:00 Krasnodar, Russia
Win 11–0 Narek Avagyan Decision (unanimous) ACA 94: Bagov vs. Khaliev March 30, 2019 3 5:00 Krasnodar, Russia
Win 10–0 Kurban Gadzhiev Decision (unanimous) ACB 89: Abdulvakhabov vs. Bagov 3 September 8, 2018 3 5:00 Krasnodar, Russia
Win 9–0 Takeshi Kasugai Decision (split) HEAT 41 December 23, 2017 4 5:00 Nagoya, Japan Flyweight debut
Win 8–0 Khamid Sultanbiev Decision (unanimous) ACB 58: Young Eagles 17 April 22, 2017 3 5:00 Khasavyurt, Russia
Win 7–0 Aren Akopyan Decision (unanimous) Tech-Krep FC: PRIME Selection 2016 Finals October 29, 2016 3 5:00 Krasnodar, Russia
Win 6–0 Evgeny Bondarev Decision (unanimous) Tech-Krep FC: PRIME Selection 2016 Stage 3 August 5, 2016 2 5:00 Krasnodar, Russia
Win 5–0 Abdulkar Kadilov KO (punches) Tech-Krep FC: PRIME Selection 2016 Stage 2 July 7, 2016 1 2:23 Krasnodar, Russia
Win 4–0 Nemat Mamedov TKO (punches) Armavir MMA Federation: Battle on the Kuban June 5, 2016 1 2:23 Krasnodar, Russia
Win 3–0 Shamil Magomedov TKO (punches) PFC Gladiator 2 September 26, 2015 1 3:08 Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia
Win 2–0 Khasan Galaev Decision (unanimous) Battle On Akhtuba 1 October 4, 2014 3 5:00 Volgograd, Russia
Win 1–0 Andrey Khugaev Submission (armbar) Gladiator Fights 2014 July 4, 2014 1 3:40 Nalchik, Russia Bantamweight debut

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See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Azamat Kerefov". Fight Matrix. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  2. ^ medialead.ru. "Азамат Керефов: биография, новости, результаты, фото, видео бойца". www.aca-mma.com (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-02-28.
  3. ^ "Азамат Керефов (Azamat Kerefov) - рейтинг, новости, статистика боев, видео". mma-oracle.com (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-02-28.
  4. ^ "ACA 89 live broadcast - watch Abdulvakhabov vs Bagov fight online on September 08, 2018, results, review and video from the ACA 89". www.aca-mma.com. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  5. ^ "ACA 94 live broadcast - watch Khasbulaev vs Kokov fight online on March 30, 2019, results, review and video from the ACA 94". www.aca-mma.com. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  6. ^ "ACA 97 live broadcast - watch Johnson vs Goncharov fight online on August 31, 2019, results, review and video from the ACA 97". www.aca-mma.com. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Пять побед одержали бойцы смешанных единоборств из Кабардино-Балкарии на турнире ACA 104 в Краснодаре - Министерство Спорта Кабардино-Балкарской Республики". minsport.kbr.ru. Retrieved 2021-02-28.
  8. ^ "Азамат Керефов - чемпион ACA | РИА Кабардино-Балкария". kbrria.ru. Retrieved 2021-02-28.
  9. ^ "Боец из Нальчика стал чемпионом АСА". vestikavkaza.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-02-28.
  10. ^ "Боец из Нальчика стал чемпионом ACA в наилегчайшем весе". NEWS.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-02-28.
  11. ^ "Azamat Kerefov Upends Kurban Gadzhiev in Title Rematch at ACA 113". Sherdog. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  12. ^ "Керефов защитил титул чемпиона, победив Гаджиева на турнире ACA 113". sport24 (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-02-28.
  13. ^ "Керефов победил Гаджиева и защитил чемпионский пояс ACA". Спорт РИА Новости (in Russian). 2020-11-06. Retrieved 2021-02-28.
  14. ^ "Лига А��А проведет два чемпионских турнира в Минске". vesti.ru. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  15. ^ "Азамат Керефов снялся с боя накануне турнира ACA 121". AllBoxing.ru - все новости бокса, ММА (MMA), UFC (ЮФС), Bellator, ACA, бои без правил. Видео и фото, прямые трансляции (in Russian). 7 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  16. ^ Bulgaria, M. M. A. "Азамат Керефов срещу Расул Албасханов за титлата на ACА 127 — MMA.BG". mma.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2021-06-10.
  17. ^ Dorofeev, Denis. "Керефов задушил Албасханова и защитил титул чемпиона ACA". championat.com. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  18. ^ Весёлый, Виталий. "Азамат Керефов оставил пояс чемпиона ACA в легчайшем весе вакантным". www.championat.com (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  19. ^ Sherdog.com. "Azamat Kerefov". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.

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