# Abdul azim badakhshi

Abdul Azim Badakhshi(born on August 20, 1995) is an Afghan-born boxer and professional mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete. He is considered one of the best Afghan MMA fighters. Hailing from Badakhshan province in Afghanistan, he holds a record of 14 wins and 4 losses. He has managed to knock out his opponents 11 times. He is famously known as the "Knockout Man of Afghanistan.

## Early life and Background

Abdul Azim Badakhshi was born on August 20, 1995, in Kishm district, Badakhshan province, Afghanistan. From a young age, he had a keen interest in sports. He began his athletic career in boxing and dedicated himself to excelling in this field. Over the years, through hard work and perseverance, he became one of Afghanistan's top athletes.
Badakhshi initially started with boxing and soon transitioned to Wushu, where he began participating in professional competitions. His talent in Wushu earned him a place on the Afghanistan national team. As a national team member, he represented Afghanistan in several international competitions, showcasing his skills on a global stage.
In 2013, after numerous professional boxing and wushu matches, Badakhshi transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA). Competing in the 76 kg weight class and standing at 180 cm tall, he achieved significant success in various competitions. His dedication to MMA culminated in winning a championship belt of AFC, underscoring his abilities and talent in the sport.
Badakhshi is recognized as one of the elite MMA fighters from Afghanistan. His participation in international competitions has brought great pride to his country. With a professional record of 14 wins and 4 losses, he has competed in various global organizations, including Super Fight League (SFL), AFC - Afghanistan Fighting Championship 3, SFL 2017: Semifinals - Ultimate Showdown: Delhi Heroes vs. Goa Pirates, and ACB 86 in Moscow. Through these platforms, he has continually proven his prowess in MMA.
Abdul Azim Badakhshi, known as the "Knockout Man of Afghanistan," remains a prominent figure in Afghan sports. His journey from boxing to Wushu and ultimately to MMA highlights his versatility and commitment to excellence in martial arts. Through his achievements, Badakhshi has become a symbol of national pride and an inspiration to aspiring athletes in Afghanistan.

## Personal Life

In a 2023 television interview, Abdul Azim Badakhshi confirmed that he is engaged to Krishna Shroff, the daughter of Jackie Shroff and sister of Tiger Shroff, one of Bollywood's famous actors. They are set to get married soon. Krishna Shroff is involved in filmmaking and cinema.

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 18 matches | 14 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 2 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 14-4 | Sanjeet Budhwar | KO (Punch) | Matrix Fight Night|MFN 14 | 9 March 2024 | 2 | 3:18 | Mumbai, India | Defend the MFN Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 14-3 | Hae Jin Park | KO (Elbow) | MFN 13 - Matrix Fight Night 13 | 28 October 2023 | 1 | 0:18 | Mumbai, India | |
| Win | 13-3 | Fabricio Oliveira | Decision (Unanimous) | Matrix Fight Night|MFN 8 | 1 April 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Mumbai, India | |
| Win | 12-3 | Marcelo Guarilha Faro de Jesus | KO | MFN 7 - Matrix Fight Night 7 | 10 December 2021 | 2 | 3:25 | Mumbai, India | |
| Win | 11-3 | Agshin Babaev | KO Punch | Brave CF 47 - Brave Combat Federation 47: Asian Domination | 11 March 2021 | 1 | 4:23 | Manama, Bahrain | |
| Loss | 10-3 | Akhmed Magomedov | Decision (Unanimous) | Brave CF 45 - Brave Combat Federation 45 | 11 Nov 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Manama, Bahrain | |
| Win | 10-2 | Bakhtiyar Arzimanov | TKO (Punches) | SLFC - Fight Night Afghanistan 9 | 18 Oct 2019 | 2 | 0:50 | Kabul , Afghanistan | |
| Win | 9-2 | Mukhammad Sangov | TKO (Punches) | TGFC 3 - Truly Grand Fighting Championship 3 | 19 Oct 2018 | 1 | 4:56 | Kabul , Afghanistan | |
| Loss | 8-2 | Denis Kanakov | TKO (Punches) | ACB 86 - Moscow | 5 May 2018 | 1 | 4:04 | Moscow , Russia | |
| Win | 8-1 | Sascha Sharma | TKO (Knee) | SFL 2018: Semifinals - Beast Mode On: Bengaluru Tigers vs. Delhi Heroes | 10 Mar 2018 | 3 | 0:07 | New delhi , India | |
| Win | 7-1 | Manas Daimary | TKO (Punches) | SFL 2018: Winner Prevails - Gujarat Warriors vs. Delhi Heroes | 3 Mar 2018 | 1 | 0:25 | New delhi , India | |
| Win | 6-1 | Ognjen Salatic | TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) | SFL 2018: Determined to Win - Delhi Heroes vs. Tamil Veerans | 23 Feb 2018 | 1 | 2:57 | New delhi , India | |
| Win | 5-1 | David Moon | TKO (Punches) | SFL 2018: Quest for Dominance - Delhi Heroes vs. U.P. Nawabs | 11 Feb 2018 | 1 | N/A | New delhi , India | |
| Win | 4-1 | Mukesh Gora | TKO (Punches) | SFL 2017: Semifinals - Ultimate Showdown: Delhi Heroes vs. Goa Pirates | 18 Feb 2017 | 1 | 2:56 | New delhi , India | |
| Win | 3-1 | Sajjad Mohammadi | TKO (Punches) | AFC - Afghanistan Fighting Championship 6 | 24 Nov 2016 | 2 | 2:20 | Kabul , Afghanistan | |
| Win | 2-1 | Mohammad Fazil Dler | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | AFC - Afghanistan Fighting Championship 5 | 1 Oct 2015 | 1 | 4:32 | Kabul , Afghanistan | |
| Win | 1-1 | Ismail Haidari | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | AFC - Afghanistan Fighting Championship 3 | 5 Mar 2015 | 1 | 3:07 | Kabul , Afghanistan | |
| Loss | 0-1 | Narender Grewal | Decision (Unanimous) | SFL 19 - Super Fight League 19 | 7 Jun 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | New delhi , India | |

## see also

* List of male mixed martial artists
* Afghan Sports Federation
* Khabib Nurmagomedov