Alexey Ignashov
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Born (1978-01-18) 18 January 1978
Minsk, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union
Other namesThe Red Scorpion
NationalityBelarusian
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight117 kg (258 lb; 18.4 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing
Fighting out ofAuckland, New Zealand
TeamChinuk Gym (1995–2006)
Balmoral Lee Gar (2006–present)
TrainerLollo Heimuli
Andrei Gridin
Horia Rădulescu (part-time)
Years active1997–2018
Kickboxing record
Total108
Wins86
By knockout41
Losses22

Alexey Ignashov (Belarusian: Аляксей Ігнашоў; born 18 January 1978) is a Belarusian former Heavyweight kickboxer. He is a four-time Muay Thai World champion, K-1 World GP 2003 in Paris and K-1 World GP 2001 in Nagoya tournament champion.[1] As of 2011 he is living in Auckland, New Zealand and training at Balmoral Lee Gar Gym under Lollo Heimuli.[2]

Biography

He is best known for his knee strikes, notably used to score knockout wins over Badr Hari, Semmy Schilt, Nicholas Pettas, and Carter Williams. Ignashov is considered by his fans to be one of the most talented and technically sound heavyweight kickboxers in the world. However, he is also considered by many as frustratingly inconsistent, occasionally appearing lackluster or inactive in the ring, such as in his K-1 Final quarterfinal match against Peter Aerts in 2003. He suffered a knee injury in a fight against Bjorn Bregy in 2005. Since then, his performance has diminished.

Ignashov trained in the Chinuk gym for 11 years, before immigrating to New Zealand in 2006.

He has beaten the best kickboxers in the world, including decision wins over three times K-1 champions Remy Bonjasky and Peter Aerts and knockout highlight reel wins over two currently best kickboxers in the world Semmy Schilt and Badr Hari. He has also fought legendary Rob Kaman, losing by decision, but after that fight Rob gave the trophy to Ignashov. Despite all those huge wins, he has lost some bouts where he was a huge favorite. He was TKO'd only two times, each time because of injury, against Bjorn Bregy in 2005 and in his 2009 bout against 2003 French Kickboxing champion Freddy Kemayo.

After 5 years of being out of the major ring events Iggy was granted his wish to return to K-1 in April 2010 against Badr Hari, having one of the best chins in the sport. However he was very inactive in the ring and lost by unanimous decision. He was heavily criticized by the fans after the fight. Ignashov announced that he wants to have a rubber match with Badr Hari after he has a few more K-1 fights to get used to the big ring again. Just recently he competed in his 99 official fight while winning with Freddy Kemayo. He made his comeback after one year at 12 May 2012 in Budapest Hungary losing a decision against Ali Cenik.

He defeated Zinedine Hameur-Lain via decision in Kazan, Russian on 20 October 2012.[3] Just a week later, he was defeated by Tomáš Hron by unanimous decision at Nitrianska Noc Bojovnikov in Nitra, Slovakia.[4]

He was scheduled to fight Benjamin Adegbuyi on 10 November 2012 in Craiova, Romania, in the quarter-finals of the SuperKombat World Grand Prix 2012 Final Elimination.[5][6] Unfortunately, due a broken finger he had to pull out of the event.[7]

On 23 February 2013, he defeated the overmatched Martynas Knyzlis on points in Moscow, Russia.[8]

Ignashov had his rubber match with Badr Hari at Legend 2: Invasion in Moscow on 9 November 2013, losing by unanimous decision in yet another lackluster fight.[9][10][11]

Ignashov was slated to fight Andonis "Wrangler" Tzoros in Greece for the WKN K-1 Super Heavyweight Championship on 26 April 2015.[12] Ignashov defeated Tzoros and won the WKN title via decision.

Titles

Professional

Amateur

  • 1999 I.A.M.T.F. Amateur Muay Thai World Championships Gold -91 kg
  • 1997 European Amateur Muay Thai Heavyweight Champion Gold -91 kg

Kickboxing record (incomplete)

Kickboxing record (Incomplete)
86 Wins (41 (T)KOs, 43 Decisions), 22 Losses
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2018-05-30LossRomania Valentin BordianuZhara Fight ShowMoscow, RussiaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-04-06WinBosnia and Herzegovina Dževad PoturakBellator Kickboxing 9HungaryDecision (Split)33:00
2015-04-26WinGreece Antonis TzorosThe Battle[13]Athens, GreeceDecision33:00
Wins the WKN International K-1 Rules Super-heavyweight Championship.
2013-11-09LossMorocco Badr HariLegend 2: InvasionMoscow, RussiaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2013-02-22WinLithuania Martnyas KnyzlisKnockout ShowMoscow, RussiaDecision33:00
2012-10-27LossCzech Republic Tomáš HronNitrianska Noc BojovnikovNitra, SlovakiaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2012-10-20WinAlgeria Zinedine Hameur-LainTatneft Arena World Cup 2012 FinalKazan, RussiaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2012-07-07WinRomania Corneliu RusSUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix III 2012, Super FightVarna, BulgariaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2012-05-12LossTurkey Ali CenikFight Code Dragons Final 32, Prestige FightBudapest, HungaryDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2011-02-05WinCzech Republic Roman KleiblFight Code Rhinos SeriesNitra, SlovakiaDecision33:00
2010-12-11LossCzech Republic Tomáš HronYiannis Evgenikos presents: It's Showtime AthensAthens, GreeceDecision (4–1)33:00
2010-05-21WinFrance Freddy KemayoK-1 World Grand Prix 2010 in Bucharest Semi FinalsBucharest, RomaniaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Despite victory could not continue in tournament due to injury.
2010-05-21WinLithuania Mindaugas SakalauskasK-1 World Grand Prix 2010 in Bucharest Quarter FinalsBucharest, RomaniaKO11:57
2010-04-03LossMorocco Badr HariK-1 World Grand Prix 2010 in YokohamaYokohama, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2009-10-24WinUnited States Ron SparksK-1 ColliZion 2009 Final EliminationArad, RomaniaKO (Right High Kick)22:13
2009-10-17LossNetherlands Semmy SchiltUltimate Glory 11: A Decade of FightsAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2009-06-26LossFrance Freddy KemayoGala International Multi-boxes à CoubertinParis, FranceTKO (Doctor Stoppage/Shin Injury)42:00
2009-05-16LossCzech Republic Roman KleiblK-1 ColliZion 2009 Mladá BoleslavMladá Boleslav, Czech RepublicExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2009-02-28WinBosnia and Herzegovina Dževad PoturakK-1 Rules Tournament 2009 in BudapestBudapest, HungaryExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2008-10-05WinSwitzerland Björn BregyK.O. Events "Tough Is Not Enough"Rotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2008-03-30WinSouth Korea Yang Rae YooThe Khan 1Seoul, South KoreaDecision (Majority)33:00
2008-02-09LossFrance Gregory TonyKO World Series 2008 AucklandAuckland, New ZealandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2007-02-24WinHungary Attila KaracsK-1 European League 2007 HungaryBudapest, HungaryKO (Left Cross)12:02
2006-08-12WinUnited States Imani LeeK-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Las Vegas II Quarter FinalsLas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (Split)33:00
Despite victory could not continue in tournament due to injury.
2006-05-13LossTurkey Gokhan SakiK-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Amsterdam Semi FinalsAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2006-05-13WinCzech Republic Petr VondráčekK-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Amsterdam Quarter FinalsAmsterdam, NetherlandsKO (Right Cross)22:08
2006-02-25WinTrinidad and Tobago Gary GoodridgeK-1 European League 2006 in BudapestBudapest, HungaryDecision33:00
2005-09-23LossNetherlands Remy BonjaskyK-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Osaka – Final EliminationOsaka, JapanExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2005.
2005-05-27LossJapan Noboru UchidaK-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in ParisParis, FranceDecision (Majority)33:00
2005-04-30LossAustralia Peter GrahamK-1 Battle of Anzacs IIAuckland, New Zealand2nd Ext.R Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2005-02-13LossSwitzerland Bjorn BregyMix Fight GalaAlkmaar, NetherlandsTKO (Knee Injury)33:00
2004-11-06WinPoland Paul SlowinskiTitans 1stKitakyushu, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2004-09-25LossThailand Kaoklai KaennorsingK-1 World Grand Prix 2004 Final EliminationTokyo, JapanExt.R Decision (Split)43:00
Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2004.
2004-07-16WinCroatia Josip BodrozicKings of Oceania 2004Auckland, New ZealandKO1N/A
2004-06-06WinUnited States Arthur WilliamsK-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in NagoyaNagoya, JapanKO (Low Kicks)11:48
2004-05-20WinNetherlands Semmy SchiltIt's Showtime 2004 AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsKO (Left Knee Strike)11:20
2004-04-11WinFrance Cyrille DiabateMT ONESaint-Pierre, RéunionDecision53:00
2004-03-27WinUnited States Carter WilliamsK-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in SaitamaSaitama, JapanKO (Knee Strike)22:42
2004-10-31WinBelgium Marc de WitK-1 Marseilles 2004 World QualificationMarseilles, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2003-12-06LossNetherlands Peter AertsK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Quarter FinalsTokyo, JapanExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2003-10-31WinCroatia Josip BodrozicK-1 Final Fight Stars War in ZagrebZagreb, CroatiaDecision (Split)53:00
2003-10-11WinSouth Africa Mike BernardoK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Final EliminationOsaka, JapanKO (Right Punch and Right Low Kick)22:21
Qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2003.
2003-07-13WinSouth Africa Jan NortjeK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in FukuokaFukuoka, JapanKO (Low Kicks)12:49
2003-06-14WinFrance Cyril AbidiK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Paris FinalParis, FranceTKO (Corner Stoppage)30:20
Wins K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Paris and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Final Elimination.
2003-06-14WinRussia Alexander UstinovK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Paris Semi FinalsParis, FranceDecision (Split)33:00
2003-06-14WinCzech Republic Pavel MajerK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Paris Quarter FinalsParis, FranceKO3N/A
2003-06-08WinMorocco Badr HariIt's Showtime 2003 AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsKO (Right Cross)32:55
2002-10-05LossGermany Stefan LekoK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Final EliminationSaitama, JapanExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2002.
2002-07-14WinNetherlands Peter AertsK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in FukuokaFukuoka, JapanDecision (Majority)53:00
2002-05-25WinSwitzerland Björn BregyK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in ParisParis, FranceKO (Kick)52:12
2002-02-24WinJapan Nobu HayashiK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary NetherlandsArnhem, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2001-10-21LossBrazil Francisco FilhoK-1 World Grand Prix 2001 Semi FinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2001-10-21WinDenmark Nicholas PettasK-1 World Grand Prix 2001 Quarter FinalsTokyo, JapanKO (Right Knee)21:21
2001-10-21LossNetherlands Jerrel VenetiaanIt's Showtime - OriginalHaarlem, NetherlandsDecision53:00
2001-07-20WinNetherlands Lloyd van DamsK-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Nagoya FinalNagoya, JapanExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
Wins K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Nagoya and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2001.
2001-07-20WinSouth Africa Andrew ThomsonK-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Nagoya Semi FinalsNagoya, JapanKO (Left Punch)11:46
2001-07-20WinSwitzerland Petar MajstorovicK-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Nagoya Quarter FinalsNagoya, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2001-04-21WinGreece Paris VasilikosK-1 Italy Grand Prix 2001 PreliminaryMilan, ItalyTKO (Jaw Injury)33:00
2001-02-04LossGermany Stefan LekoK-1 Holland GP 2001 in ArnhemArnhem, NetherlandsDQ53:00
2000-12-12WinNetherlands Lloyd van DamsIt's Showtime - Christmas EditionHaarlem, NetherlandsTKO (Exhaustion)53:00
2000-08-20LossEngland Matt SkeltonK-1 World Grand Prix 2000 in Yokohama Quarter FinalsYokohama, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2000-06-24WinBelarus Sergey ArhipovK-1 Belarus Grand Prix 2000 FinalMinsk, BelarusTKO3N/A
Wins K-1 Belarus Grand Prix 2000 and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2000 in Yokohama.
2000-06-24WinRussia Sergei MatkinK-1 Belarus Grand Prix 2000 Semi FinalsMinsk, BelarusKO22:01
2000-06-24WinLithuania Darius GrilauskasK-1 Belarus Grand Prix 2000 Quarter FinalsMinsk, BelarusKO12:32
2000-06-04WinBelgium Marc de WitNight of RevengeHaarlem, NetherlandsDecision53:00
2000-05-06WinEngland Mark RussellOktagonMilan, ItalyN/AN/AN/A
Retains I.S.K.A. World Heavyweight title.
2000-03-13WinSweden Jörgen KruthNight Club "Reaktor"Minsk, BelarusDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Retains W.M.C. Muay Thai Heavyweight World title.
2000-01-23WinNetherlands Harry HooftDay of No MercyRotterdam, NetherlandsDecision53:00
Wins W.P.K.L Muay Thai 86.13 kg European title.
1999-10-24LossNetherlands Rob KamanIt's Showtime - It's ShowtimeHaarlem, NetherlandsDecision53:00
1999-07-29WinSweden Jörgen KruthRajamangala StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO2N/A
Wins W.M.C. Muay Thai Heavyweight World title.
1998-04-26WinNetherlands Remy BonjaskyW.P.K.L. Muay Thai Fight NightLibiąż, PolandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Muay Thai record (Incomplete)
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
1999-03-13WinSweden Jorgan HimmerstallI.A.M.T.F World Muay thai Championships, finalBangkok, Thailand
Wins I.A.M.T.F World Muay thai Championships Gold medal (-91 kg).
1999-03-11WinRomania Daniel GhiţăI.A.M.T.F World Muay thai Championships, semi finalBangkok, ThailandDecision42:00
1999-03-10WinCzech Republic Luboš VaňataI.A.M.T.F World Muay thai Championships, quarter finalBangkok, Thailand
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches 1 win 1 loss
By knockout 1 0
By submission 0 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–1 (1) Japan Shinsuke Nakamura Submission (forearm choke) K-1 MMA ROMANEX 22 May 2004 2 1:51 Saitama, Japan
Win 1–0 (1) United States Steve Williams KO (knees) K-1 Beast 2004 in Niigata 14 March 2004 1 0:22 Niigata, Japan
NC 0–0 (1) Japan Shinsuke Nakamura NC (overturned) K-1 PREMIUM 2003 Dynamite!! 31 December 2003 3 1:19 Nagoya, Japan

See also

References

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