Kairat “The Kazakh” Akhmetov Crushes Ma Hao Bin in a One‑Sided Finale
Event Snapshot
- Date & Venue: 22 September, Jakarta Convention Center, Indonesia
- Venue: ONE: Conquest of Heroes
- Outcome: Unanimous decision in favor of Akhmetov
Former ONE Flyweight World Champion Kairat Akhmetov walked away from the ring with his bag full of points, leaving Ma Hao Bin (China) looking like a shrunken pigeon in his wake. The bout was nothing short of a wrestling seminar, and Akhmetov didn’t hesitate to throw the kind of takedowns that would make anyone’s coach pause and say, “Did I just see a textbook clip?”
Round by Round Breakdown
First Round – The Powerhouse Opens
As soon as the bell rang, Akhmetov barbed Ma with a jaw‑dropping overhead slam that had the crowd gasping. From there he slid into half‑guard, turned the tide, and then caught Ma on the full mount. Ma was left scrambling to tie his shoes, and Akhmetov threw a second high‑impact takedown that sent Ma crashing back to the mat.
Second Round – Endurance Pays Off
Akhmetov kept the floor battles coming. Ma tried to shake it off, but the Kazakh’s grip was like a vice. A quick glance by referee Yuji Shimada meant Ma got a penalty for the fence‑grabbing debacle, but that didn’t faint the bigger picture—Akhmetov’s relentless pressure kept him on the canvas heavier than a sandwich at a buffet.
Third Round – No Mercy
Avec Ma shooting for a finish, Akhmetov stayed patient and stayed on the mat. He clinched yet another takedown, followed it up with a blistering strike combo, and didn’t miss a beat to drop another mighty overhead slam. The final bell rang and the scorecard was glued to 25‑2 for Akhmetov, while Ma found himself at 11‑4.
What This Means for Akhmetov
With a 14‑round run that’s almost humorously dominant, this win catapults the Kazakh into fresh world title contention. The “Flying Croc” is now set to take his next shot with confidence, and fans are already hyping his chances of a dramatic title win next year.
Final Thought
If boxing fans had once wished for a “showdown” where every move could be written down in a manual, this bout finally delivered. Akhmetov showed that when you blend skill, strength, and a little bit of swagger, you can turn a fight into a story worth telling.
