Jafar Ahmadi

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Jafar Ahmadi
Born (1984-12-06) December 6, 1984 (age 37)
Karaj, Iran
Other namesThe punisher, King of KO
Nationality Iranian
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight242.50 lb (110.00 kg; 17.321 st)
Division Heavyweight, Super Heavyweight
TeamSam & Rad Gym
TrainerAli Mahintorabi
Years active2005–present
Kickboxing record
Total44
Wins40
By knockout22
Losses4
Draws0
Jafar Ahmadi
Medal record
Representing Flag of Iran.svg  Iran
Men's Muay Thai
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Bangkok 2007 -91 kg
Arafura Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 Arafura Games (Muay Thai) Darwin
IFMA World Championship Peresident Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg Tehran 2012 -91 kg
Men's Kickboxing
WKF World kickboxing Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Italy 2016 +90 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Georgia 2007 -90 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Iran 2004 -90 kg
WKU World kickboxing Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Spain 2015 +90 kg
World Martial Arts Festival
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Tehran 2008 -91 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Kish 2010 +91 kg

Jafar Ahmadi (born December 6, 1984) is an Iranian kickboxer fighting in the heavyweight division. He previously fought for K-1 and GFC.

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Biography

Ahmadi was born in Karaj. He began practicing kickboxing under the guidance of Ali Mahintorabi.

As a child, he competed in sports like Taekwondo, Muay Thai and Kickboxing. He is currently training at Champions Gym in Karaj.

Career

Ahmadi made his kickboxing debut as a professional on July 22, 2005.

K-1 debut

He faced Benjamin Adegbuyi in a non-Tournament bout at the K-1 WORLD Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo Final 16 on October 14, 2012 and lost via TKO after seemingly breaking his hand early in the first round. [1] [2] Adegbuyi won via TKO early in the first round after Ahmadi seemingly broke his left hand. [3]

Awards, records, and honors

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
40 wins (22 (T) KO's), 4 losses , 0 draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTimeRecord
2021-04-02Win Flag of Russia.svg Ramazan ParamisovKOK Kaynasli, Turkey KO (left head kick)12:0040-4-0
Wins the KOK Turkey heavyweight title.
2019-06-28Win Flag of Turkmenistan.svg Rejepbay AkramovKOK'74 Fight Series 2019 in Turkey Istanbul, Turkey Decision (Unanimous)33:0039-4-0
2015-04-17Loss Flag of Germany.svg Danyo Ilunga GFC Fight Series 3-Heavyweight Tournament,Semi Final 2 Dubai, United Arab Emirates TKO (Referee Stoppage)2N/A
2014-10-16Loss Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Zabit Samedov GFC Fight Series 2 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Decision (unanimous)33:00
2014-08-29Win Flag of Germany.svg Viktor BogutzkiMix Fight Gala Kırşehir, Turkey Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-02-24Win Flag of Turkey.svg Mehmet ÖzerAkın Dövüş Arenası Istanbul, Turkey Decision (unanimous)33:00
2013-10-16Win

Flag of Turkey.svg Erdel

Nosrat Uncu

Tokat, Turkey

ko (left knee)12:20
2013-03-28Win Flag of Turkey.svg Mehmet ÖzerSharjah Figh t Night Dubai, United Arab Emirates KO (Right Middlekick)11:00
2012-10-14Loss Flag of Romania.svg Benjamin Adegbuyi K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo Final 16 Tokyo, Japan Injury (hand broken)11:03
2012-06-15Win Flag of Turkey.svg Gökhan TaşSharjah Fight Night Dubai, United Arab Emirates KO (right headkick)32:00
2012-04-09Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Alabati Afoapersident cup Tehran, Iran KO (left headkick)11:20
2011-10-26Win Flag of Turkey.svg AslanNosrat Oncu

Mersin, Turkey

ko (left knee)12:10
2008-10-15Win Flag of Japan.svg Amada OchiJapan tittle

Tokyo, Japan

ko (right back kick)12:45
2008-08-16Win

Flag of Japan.svg Kayto ishi

Japan tittle

Tokyo, Japan

ko (left hook)11:30
2008-06-22Win

Flag of Japan.svg Yashahir damado

Japan title

Tokyo, Japan

ko (right head kick)12:00
2008-04-22Win

Flag of Turkey.svg Gökhan Gülücü

Ergen Ring Ateşi Istanbul, Turkey KO (left head kick) 3N/A
2007-12-04Win Flag of Slovenia.svg Frnci Grajsifma muay thai-final Bangkok, Thailand KO
2007-12-04Win Flag of Poland.svg Jan Blachowzifma muay thai-semifinal Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2007-02-25Win Flag of Turkey.svg Ugur YıldızErgen Ring Ateşi Istanbul, Turkey Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2007-01-23Win Flag of Turkey.svg Eyup KuşçuErgen Ring Ateşi Istanbul, Turkey TKO (broken arm)31:00
2006-12-05Win Flag of Belgium (civil).svg NicolasKing's Cup WMC S-1 Heavyweight Tournament Semi Final Bangkok, Thailand Decision(unanimous)33:003-0-0
2005-11-25Win Flag of Armenia.svg Edmond Mikaelian Yerevan, Armenia KO (left hook)2N/A2-0-0
2005-07-22Win Flag of Syria.svg Faisal Damascus, Syria KO1N/A1-0-0
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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