News Chingiz Allazov vacates belt.

[David Street]

Chingiz Allazov Has Vacated ONE Kickboxing Title According To Marat Grigorian

In a recent IG live, top-ranked kickboxer Marat Grigorian explained that the champion Chingiz Allazov has vacated his kickboxing title with ONE Championship.

www.lowkickmma.com

What does it mean?
"The Azerbaijani-Georgian athlete Chingiz Allazov has risen to the top of the kickboxing world and holds rank as the number one pound-for-pound striker on earth. Since capturing a K-1 Grand Prix Title, he was able to pickup the kickboxing throne in ONE Championship with a highly impressive run. He has defeated standout fighters such as perpetual contender Jo Nattawut, former GLORY Champion Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong, all-time great Superbon Singha Mawynn, and former GLORY & K-1 Champion Marat Grigorian.

Most recently, ‘Chinga’ Allazov defeated Marat Grigorian to defend his kickboxing world title. But since then, Chingiz Allazov has been at odds with the organization and has been trying to leave." Speaking to Beyond Kickboxing.

Marat Grigorian discussed his future and Chingiz Allazov. He said:

“Yes, Chingiz gave back his title, so its vacant now. I asked Chatri about it, but they are silent about it.”

 

[BoxerMaurits]

 

[Monte Moku]

Would have loved to see him fight Superbon again, and I guess a rematch with Giorgio still would have been fun even though he is past his prime now, but I can't think of any more fights for him in ONE outside of those. I would have loved to see him and Beztati go at it in Glory, but now he's moved up and there's only really the loss to Kehl to avenge there (technically they are 1-1, so I can see if he isn't too motivated to avenge it). I guess he could have some game opponents in K-1? I was impressed with their MAX tournament this year; they managed to get some really solid talent together despite most of the division being signed to other orgs. I guess he'll either do that or just go fight some Russians in Fair Fight or something, idk

 

[Mickf]

Would have loved to see him fight Superbon again, and I guess a rematch with Giorgio still would have been fun even though he is past his prime now, but I can't think of any more fights for him in ONE outside of those. I would have loved to see him and Beztati go at it in Glory, but now he's moved up and there's only really the loss to Kehl to avenge there (technically they are 1-1, so I can see if he isn't too motivated to avenge it). I guess he could have some game opponents in K-1? I was impressed with their MAX tournament this year; they managed to get some really solid talent together despite most of the division being signed to other orgs. I guess he'll either do that or just go fight some Russians in Fair Fight or something, idk

Sign with "Fair Fight" ha ha the hypocrisy.

 

[David Street]

Getting out of a ONE Championship contract is not so easy.

 

[Mickf]

Getting out of a ONE Championship contract is not so easy.

I feel sorry for other fighters who aren't getting fights, have been treated badly etc
But chingiz seemed to have been treated quite well and hasn't been fighting recently because he didn't want to for One. So i don't really feel sorry for him.

 

[KID Yamamoto]

Really have no idea what ONE's gameplan here is. Losing the absolute best talent in the sport to fund jiu jitsu matches.

 

[Ara tech]

One FC contracts are shady. Something must had happened behind the scene that we don't know.

He said that he wanted to fight on local scene, but that would be a waste of his talent. Going back to glory is not appealing to him.
If he was younger, the best thing would had been to make an mma debut but that is on the outside of the realm of kickboxing.

 

[David Street]

A news source says he is now free agent:

Chingiz Allazov is a Free Agent, Leaving ONE Championship

Current ONE Featherweight world champion Chingiz Allazov is set to leave the promotion and become one of the hottest free agents in combat sports.

mmasucka.com

Another says:

ONE Will Not Terminate Chingiz Allazov’s Contract and "Work Out Any Issues Together So All Parties Are Happy"​

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ONE Will Not Terminate Chingiz Allazov’s Contract

The promotion looks to work out any issues with the champion.

beyondkick.com

 

[guaton]

Really have no idea what ONE's gameplan here is. Losing the absolute best talent in the sport to fund jiu jitsu matches.

this shit is driving me insane man. one's mma was always bullshit but this submission grappling musumeci ruotolo queerness is unbearable.

 

[Doctor Grudge]

Really have no idea what ONE's gameplan here is. Losing the absolute best talent in the sport to fund jiu jitsu matches.

jiu jitsu is a faster growing sport than kickboxing and has better social media presence.

ONE never cared about much about kickboxing. They just use the belts to make "two sport" champs.

Not surprised at all about Chingiz wanting to leave. I think everyone in KB probably wants out except some of the Thai dudes.

 

[IanEdwards]

One FC contracts are shady. Something must had happened behind the scene that we don't know.

 

[Blazeblack]

Would have loved to see him fight Superbon again, and I guess a rematch with Giorgio still would have been fun even though he is past his prime now, but I can't think of any more fights for him in ONE outside of those. I would have loved to see him and Beztati go at it in Glory, but now he's moved up and there's only really the loss to Kehl to avenge there (technically they are 1-1, so I can see if he isn't too motivated to avenge it). I guess he could have some game opponents in K-1? I was impressed with their MAX tournament this year; they managed to get some really solid talent together despite most of the division being signed to other orgs. I guess he'll either do that or just go fight some Russians in Fair Fight or something, idk

He'll almost certainly go to K-1, unless he goes the Glory/Rise route.

 

[Deleted member 513083]

I think the OFF not being free anymore in most regions was a dead giveaway that we might be nearing the end times of ONE.

If they lose the guy who won vs their other stars, that would be an huge hit to the organization. I could see him going to Glory to fight at Welterweight maybe or go to K-1. I actually would not mind if K-1 is able to get back a little of its former glory, no pun intended.

 

[David Street]

He'll almost certainly go to K-1, unless he goes the Glory/Rise route.

Was a K-1 Champ doubt he wants to go back.

 

[Arashikage4Life]

I think the OFF not being free anymore in most regions was a dead giveaway that we might be nearing the end times of ONE.

If they lose the guy who won vs their other stars, that would be an huge hit to the organization. I could see him going to Glory to fight at Welterweight maybe or go to K-1. I actually would not mind if K-1 is able to get back a little of its former glory, no pun intended.

ONE is pretty much the only promotion that doesn't seem to want to play ball with inter-promotion match ups. I wouldn't mind them keeping a Muay Thai division but the top kickboxers really need to get out because it feels like they barely fight compared to the MT guys.

 

[Trabaho]

Nasty to just hold some of the best fighters hostage in a contract and not give them fights. Shows Ones character. When did Roberto Soldic fight the last time. Whoever signs there needs to have a writen 3-4 fight a years guarantee. UFC is giving people work. This is foul.

 

[Blazeblack]

Was a K-1 Champ doubt he wants to go back.

I sincerely doubt that. Talks with K-1 have supposedly been going on for some time. It's not exactly a secret that his team was in talks with K-1 regarding the wild card spot in this year's world max.

K-1 has clearly revitalized itself, and is only improving. They have the money and broadcasting deals to potentially put themselves back to where they were before the fall of FEG.

K-1 is sharing talent with and co-promoting events with other major promotions and organizations. So it's unlikely that K-1 would force the kind of dubious and restrictive contract(s) ONE has become infamous for.

The biggest thing is that K-1 has brought back the world max tournament, and is willing to pay accordingly. The 70kg world max has historically been the greatest accomplishment in the sport, pound for pound.

 

[KID Yamamoto]

jiu jitsu is a faster growing sport than kickboxing and has better social media presence.

ONE never cared about much about kickboxing. They just use the belts to make "two sport" champs.

Not surprised at all about Chingiz wanting to leave. I think everyone in KB probably wants out except some of the Thai dudes.

Social media presence doesn't equal sales.

CJI was one of the most promoted grappling events in years. Couldn't even sell out a stadium.

Takeru vs Tenshin sold out the Tokyo dome and Glory sells plenty of tickets even without Rico.

 

[Deleted member 513083]

ONE is pretty much the only promotion that doesn't seem to want to play ball with inter-promotion match ups. I wouldn't mind them keeping a Muay Thai division but the top kickboxers really need to get out because it feels like they barely fight compared to the MT guys.

MMA and Kickboxers that go to ONE are comitting career suicide for the most part. If you arent the top dog or not deemed as profitable to promote you just stay on the shelf until your best years are past you.

I wonder how some of the guys who barely fight make money outside of this. They probably have to become coaches on the side or something to be able to get by.