Best fights of Marat Gafurov
Over 14 years as a professional, Marat Gafurov has compiled a 20-4 (15) record, including eight title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Marat Gafurov submits Kazunori Yokota
On May 27, 2016 Marat Gafurov defended his ONE featherweight title against Kazunori Yokota. Gafurov was 31 years old with a record of 13-0, and Yokota was 38 with a record of 25-5-3. Gafurov was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Yokota was on a 13-fight winning streak. Gafurov submitted Kazunori Yokota via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
2. Marat Gafurov chokes out Jadamba Narantungalag in their 2nd fight
On November 11, 2016 Marat Gafurov defended his ONE featherweight title against Jadamba Narantungalag. It was their second meeting. Gafurov was 31 years old with a record of 14-0, and Narantungalag was 40 with a record of 12-4. Gafurov was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Narantungalag was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gafurov submitted Jadamba Narantungalag via choke-out in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Marat Gafurov submits Martin Nguyen in 41 seconds
On September 27, 2015 Marat Gafurov fought Martin Nguyen for the vacant ONE featherweight title. Gafurov was 30 years old with a record of 11-0, and Nguyen was 26 with a record of 4-0. Gafurov was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Nguyen was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Gafurov submitted Martin Nguyen via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Marat Gafurov submits Jadamba Narantungalag
On November 21, 2015 Marat Gafurov fought Jadamba Narantungalag for the ONE featherweight title. Gafurov was 31 years old with a record of 12-0, and Narantungalag was 39 with a record of 10-3. Gafurov was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Narantungalag was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gafurov submitted Jadamba Narantungalag via rear-naked choke in the 4th round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.