Amir Khan (martial artist)
| Amir Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Amir Khan November 5, 1994 (Age 25) Singapore |
| Residence | Singapore |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Ethnicity | Indian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77.1 kg; 12.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Tanjong Katong, Singapore |
| Team | Evolve MMA |
| Rank | Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2014 - present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Amir Khan Ansari (born November 5, 1994) is a Singaporean martial artist of Indian descent who currently competes as a lightweight in ONE Championship. Khan made his ONE Championship debut at ONE Championship: Rise Of The Kingdom in 2014, when he was 19 years old.
Khan received his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) blue belt under Relson Gracie.[1]
Since 2014, Khan has been training at Evolve and represents the Evolve Fight Team in Singapore.
Early life and education[edit]
Khan grew up in Singapore.
From an early age, Khan picked up the sport of golf from his father, a golfing coach and instructor. [2]
When he was 8 years old, Khan was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome.[3] He was frequently teased and bullied at school as a result of his symptoms.[4]
Although Khan showed promise at golf, he displayed a keen interest in Muay Thai and combat sports, which helped him to better manage his Tourette condition. [5]
Khan began training in Muay Thai at 14, and in 2010, he travelled to compete at Phuket’s Bangla Stadium and won a Muay Thai title. [6]
At the age of 15, Khan and his father moved to the United States to further his martial arts training.[7] Khan enrolled in Loyola College Prep in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he completed his high school diploma.[8]
While in the United States, Khan trained at Karate Mafia MMA Gym and also picked up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling.[9] He transitioned into mixed martial arts and made his amateur debut in 2012, where he compiled a 4-0 undefeated record fighting for local promotions out of Shreveport, Louisiana.[10]
Khan returned to Singapore in 2014 and was invited to a two-week tryout with the Evolve Fight Team. Following that, Khan successfully earned a roster spot, becoming just the third Singaporean to be signed by the team.[11] He would make his professional mixed martial arts debut with ONE Championship later that same year.
In 2015, Khan enlisted in mandatory full-time national service for Singapore and spent two years in the Singapore Civil Defense Force. During this time, Khan continued to compete professionally in ONE Championship.[12]
He completed his national service in 2017 and has since resumed his full-time training at Evolve. [13]
Mixed martial arts Career[edit]
Khan made his amateur debut on December 8, 2012 at Ascend Combat – Season’s Beatings 4 and won a unanimous decision over Chase Henry. [14]
In his next match on January 19, 2013, Khan defeated Brandon Davis by unanimous decision at Psychout – MMA. [15]
He won another unanimous decision victory over Ron Carol at Ascend Combat – Madness 3 on October 19, 2013. [16]
On January 18, 2014, Khan earned his fourth win when he knocked out Derek Downer in the first round at Ascend Combat – Uncontainable. [17]
ONE Championship[edit]
On February 8, 2014, Khan lost his professional mixed martial arts debut at GFA 25 – Global Fighting Alliance 25. He was submitted by Cody James with an ankle lock in the first round. [18]
On September 12, 2014, Khan scored a first round TKO over Jian Kai Chee at ONE Championship: Rise of the Kingdom. [19]
On November 7, 2014, Khan knocked out Waqar Umar in the first round at ONE Championship: Battle of Lions. [20]
On April 24, 2015, Khan earned a first-round TKO stoppage over Pakistani-American veteran Bashir Ahmad at ONE Championship: Valor of Champions.[21]
On May 22, 2015, Khan lost via split decision to Shannon Wiratchai at ONE Championship: Warrior’s Quest. [22]
On November 13, 2015, Khan defeated Jimmy Yabo via first-round TKO at ONE Championship: Pride of Lions. [23]
On May 6, 2016, Khan defeated John Chang via first-round TKO at ONE Championship: Ascent to Power. [24]
On November 11, 2016, Khan defeated Vaughn Donayre with a first-round rear-naked choke submission at ONE Championship: Defending Honor. [25]
On May 26, 2017, Khan defeated Rajinder Singh Meena in the first round via TKO at ONE Championship: Dynasty of Heroes. [26]
On September 2, 2017, Khan defeated Jaroslav Jartim with a first-round KO at ONE Championship: Shanghai. [27]
On November 24, 2017, Khan defeated Adrian Pang via unanimous decision at ONE Championship: Immortal Pursuit. [28]
On February 23, 2018, Khan lost to Timofey Nastyukhin by unanimous decision at ONE Championship: Quest for Gold. [29]
On May 18, 2018, Khan defeated Sung Jong Lee in the second round via TKO at ONE Championship: Unstoppable Dreams. [30]
On September 8, 2018, Khan defeated Honorio Banario in the first round with a rear naked choke submission at ONE Championship: Beyond the Horizon. [31]
On November 23, 2018, Khan lost to Eduard Folayang via unanimous decision at ONE Championship: Conquest of Champions for the vacant ONE Lightweight World Championship. [32]
On February 22, 2019, Khan was submitted by Ariel Sexton via rear naked choke in the third round of the ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix quarterfinals at ONE Championship: Call to Greatness. [33]
Following an injury to Ariel Sexton, Khan was inserted back into the ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix. [34]
On May 17, 2019, Khan was knocked out by Saygid Guseyn Arslanaliev in the first round of the ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix Semifinal at ONE Championship: Enter the Dragon. [35]
On November 22, 2019, Khan fought to a split decision victory over Malaysian Ev "ET" Ting at ONE Championship: Edge Of Greatness.[36]
Championships and accomplishments[edit]
Amateur Muay Thai[edit]
- Bangla Stadium Muay Thai title[37]
Mixed martial arts record[edit]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 18 matches | 12 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 2 |
| By decision | 2 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 12–6 | Ev Ting | Decision (split) | ONE Championship: Edge Of Greatness | Nov 22, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Loss | 11–6 | Saygid Guseyn Arslanaliev | KO (punches) | ONE Championship: Enter the Dragon | May 17, 2019 | 1 | 2:56 | Kallang, Singapore | For the ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix Semifinal |
| Loss | 11–5 | Ariel Sexton | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ONE Championship: Call to Greatness | Feb 22, 2019 | 3 | 1:33 | Kallang, Singapore | For the ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal |
| Loss | 11–4 | Eduard Folayang | Decision (unanimous) | ONE Championship: Conquest of Champions | Nov 23, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Manila, Philippines | For the ONE Lightweight World Championship |
| Win | 11–3 | Honorio Banario | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ONE Championship: Beyond the Horizon | Sep 8, 2018 | 1 | 4:34 | Shanghai, China | |
| Win | 10–3 | Sung Jong Lee | TKO (punches) | ONE Championship: Unstoppable Dreams | May 18, 2018 | 2 | 3:39 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Loss | 9–3 | Timofey Nastyukhin | Decision (unanimous) | ONE Championship: Quest for Gold | Feb 23, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Yangon, Myanmar | |
| Win | 9–2 | Adrian Pang | Decision (unanimous) | ONE Championship: Immortal Pursuit | Nov 24, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 8–2 | Jaroslav Jartim | KO (kicks and punches) | ONE Championship: Shanghai | Sep 2, 2017 | 1 | 3:46 | Shanghai, China | |
| Win | 7–2 | Rajinder Singh Meena | TKO (punches) | ONE Championship: Dynasty of Heroes | May 26, 2017 | 1 | 1:29 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 6–2 | Vaughn Singh Donayre | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ONE Championship: Defending Honor | Nov 11, 2016 | 3 | 2:22 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 5–2 | John Chang | TKO (punches and elbows) | ONE Championship: Ascent to Power | May 6, 2016 | 1 | 3:39 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 4–2 | Jimmy Yabo | TKO (punches) | ONE Championship: Pride of Lions | Nov 13, 2015 | 1 | 4:18 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Shannon Wiratchai | Decision (split) | ONE Championship: Warrior’s Quest | May 22, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 3–1 | Bashir Ahmad | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | ONE Championship: Valor of Champions | Apr 24, 2015 | 3 | 3:20 | Manila, Philippines | |
| Win | 2–1 | Waqar Umar | KO (elbows) | ONE Championship: Battle of Lions | Nov 7, 2014 | 1 | 1:25 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 1–1 | Jian Kai Chee | TKO (punches) | ONE Championship: Rise of the Kingdom | Sep 12, 2014 | 1 | 2:25 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Cody James | Submission (ankle lock) | GFA 25 - Global Fighting Alliance 25 | Feb 8, 2014 | 1 | 1:42 | Louisiana, United States |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Goyder, James. "Amir Khan signs with ONE FC, accepts invite-only spot at Evolve MMA in Singapore". MMA Mania.
- ↑ "An unorthodox life: Singapore fighter Amir Khan on living the professional MMA dream". ChannelNewsAsia.
- ↑ Lim, Sean. "Once bullied for having Tourette's, Singaporean MMA fighter Amir Khan shares 4 tips he would give to someone facing a challenge". Business Insider.
- ↑ "How Amir Khan conquered Tourette's Syndrome en route to martial arts stardom". AsiaOne.
- ↑ Goyder, James. "AMIR KHAN OVERCAME TOURETTE SYNDROME TO BECOME SINGAPORE'S TOP MMA PROSPECT". Fightland VICE.
- ↑ Goyder, James. "AMIR KHAN OVERCAME TOURETTE SYNDROME TO BECOME SINGAPORE'S TOP MMA PROSPECT". Fightland VICE.
- ↑ "Home is where the fight is". Yahoo News/ MMA Insider.
- ↑ Loy, Daniel. "10 Things You Didn't Know About MMA Fighter Amir Khan". Stratosphere.
- ↑ Tay, Cheryl. "Singapore teen Amir Khan knocks out Malaysian veteran in professional MMA debut". Yahoo News.
- ↑ "Amir Khan". Sherdog.
- ↑ Goyder, James. "Amir Khan signs with ONE FC, accepts invite-only spot at Evolve MMA in Singapore". MMA Mania.
- ↑ Lim, Say Heng. "Mature Amir plays it smart". The New Paper.
- ↑ "Amir Khan on National Service, the ONE lightweight picture, and his world championship aspirations". Yahoo News.
- ↑ "Ascend Combat - Season's Beatings 4 Results". Mixedmartialarts.
- ↑ "Pyschout - MMA Results". MMA Core.
- ↑ "Ascend Combat - Madness 3 Results". Mixedmartialarts.
- ↑ "Ascend Combat - Uncontainable Results". Fights.cz.
- ↑ "Global Fighting Alliance 25 Results". MMA Core.
- ↑ Tay, Cheryl. "Singapore teen Amir Khan knocks out Malaysian veteran in professional MMA debut". Yahoo News.
- ↑ Goyder, James. "ONE FC 22 RESULTS: 'BATTLE OF LIONS' PLAY-BY-PLAY & UPDATES". Sherdog.
- ↑ Knapp, Brian. "THUMB FOR AN EYE: BEN ASKREN-LUIS SAPO ENDS IN NO-CONTEST ATOP ONE CHAMPIONSHIP 26". Sherdog.
- ↑ Breen, Jordan. "ONE CHAMPIONSHIP 27 RESULTS: PLAY-BY-PLAY AND UPDATES". Sherdog.
- ↑ Knapp, Brian. "DEJDAMRONG SOR AMNUAYSIRICHOKE CRUISES IN MAKESHIFT ONE CHAMPIONSHIP MAIN EVENT". Sherdog.
- ↑ Knapp, Brian. "ANGELA LEE TAKES ATOMWEIGHT TITLE IN FOTY CONTENDER AT ONE CHAMPIONSHIP 42". Sherdog.
- ↑ Knapp, Brian. "EDUARD FOLAYANG UPSETS SHINYA AOKI, ASSUMES ONE CHAMPIONSHIP LIGHTWEIGHT THRONE". Sherdog.
- ↑ Dawson, Steve. "MMA: Singapore's Amir Khan looks to extend winning streak in Shanghai". ChannelNewsAsia.
- ↑ "MMA: Singapore's Amir Khan eyes lightweight title after KO win in Shanghai". ChannelNewsAsia.
- ↑ Oates, Alex. "Singapore's Amir Khan eyes title shot after beating Aussie Adrian Pang at One Championship". Herald Sun.
- ↑ "Timofey Nastyukhin out-strikes Amir Khan for unanimous nod". AsiaOne.
- ↑ "Amir Khan Scores Dominant TKO Of Sung Jong Lee". Yahoo News.
- ↑ Sezali, Abdul Aziz. "MMA: Singapore fighter Amir Khan beats Filipino Honorio Banario at One Championship event in Shanghai". The Straits Times.
- ↑ Yusof, Amir. "MMA: Singapore's Amir Khan loses to Philippines' Eduard Folayang in lightweight title fight". ChannelNewsAsia.
- ↑ Sezali, Abdul Aziz. "MMA: Singaporean fighter Amir Khan loses via third-round submission to Ariel Sexton". The Straits Times.
- ↑ "Ariel Sexton out, Amir Khan returns to ONE Championship lightweight grand prix". MMA Junkie.
- ↑ "Amir Khan vs. Saygid Guseyn Arslanaliev". Tapology.
- ↑ "ONE Championship 104 results: Amir Khan survives Ev Ting rally, Colbey Northcutt gets first win". MMA Junkie.
- ↑ "Evolve MMA Instructor Profile - Amir Khan". Evolve MMA.
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