Kairat Akhmetov

Kairat Akhmetov (Kazakh: Қайрат Ахметов; born October 12, 1987 ) is a Kazakh professional mixed martial artist and former Greco-Roman wrestler who currently competes in the flyweight division of Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA). He previously competed for ONE FC, where he is the former ONE FC Flyweight World Champion.

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.

Mixed martial arts career 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. 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Championships and accomplishments ONE Championship ONE Flyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Mansur Khatuev Decision (split) ACA 198

Grozny, Russia Win

Reece McLaren Decision (unanimous) ONE Fight Night 10

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win

Tatsumitsu Wada Decision (unanimous) ONE 158

Kallang, Singapore Win

Danny Kingad Decision (unanimous) ONE: Winter Warriors II

Kallang, Singapore Win

Kim Dae-hwan Decision (unanimous) ONE: Collision Course 2

Kallang, Singapore Win

Reece McLaren Decision (unanimous) ONE: A New Era

Tokyo, Japan Win

Ma Haobin Decision (unanimous) ONE: Conquest of Heroes

Jakarta, Indonesia Loss

Geje Eustaquio Decision (unanimous) ONE: Global Superheroes

Pasay, Philippines Win

Geje Eustaquio Decision (split) ONE: Total Victory

Jakarta, Indonesia Loss

Adriano Moraes Decision (unanimous) ONE: Kings & Conquerors

Macau SAR, China Win

Adriano Moraes Decision (split) ONE: Dynasty of Champions 4

Beijing, China Win

Artemij Sitenkov TKO (corner stoppage) Alash Pride: Golden Horde

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Salah Elkas Decision (unanimous) Alash Pride: Warriors of the Steppe

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Tatsuya Watanabe Decision (unanimous) Alash Pride: Great Battle 2

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Yoo Jae-nam Decision (unanimous) Alash Pride: Grand Prix 2013

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Nurali Bakirdinova Submission (choke) Alash Pride: Great Battle

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Yang Zhuo Submission (rear-naked choke) Alash Pride 2

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Rafaels Saldes Submission (armbar) Bushido Lithuania: Vol. 53

London, England Win

Kaan Kazgan Submission (rear-naked choke) Bushido Lithuania: Vol. 51

Astana, Kazakhstan Win

Vladislav Nikitchenko Decision (unanimous) Alash Pride: Nowruz Cup 2012

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Ruslan Belikov KO (punch) Bushido Lithuania: Vol. 50

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Farkhad Firuzi Submission (rear-naked choke) Alash Pride: Cardinal Cup 2011

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Abdyrashid Zholdasbayev Submission (rear-naked choke)

Win

Djamadyn Zaribzhanov TKO (punches)

Win

Janibek Omaruly Submission (Achilles lock) Iron Horde: Kazakhstan vs. Kyrgyzstan

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Amanjol Kunanyshbaev TKO (punches) Sarbaz Cup 2011: Kazakhstan vs. Uzbekistan

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Tofik Mamedov TKO (punches) S-1: Selection 2011

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Zirodin Abdulkerimov Submission (rear-naked choke) Alash Pride 1

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Nurazy Balayev Submission (standing guillotine choke) Iron Horde Cup 2

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Anatoly Akhmetov Submission (rear-naked choke) Iron Horde Cup 1

Almaty, Kazakhstan