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 top 10 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 submits Vugar Bakhshiev
On November 15, 2012 Marat Gafurov fought Vugar Bakhshiev for the vacant M-1 Global featherweight title. Gafurov was 27 years old with a record of 6-0, and Bakhshiev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gafurov was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Gafurov submitted Vugar Bakhshiev via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Marat Gafurov KOs Yuri Ivlev
On August 21, 2013 Marat Gafurov defended his M-1 Global featherweight title against Yuri Ivlev. Gafurov was 28 years old with a record of 7-0, and Ivlev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gafurov was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Gafurov stopped Yuri Ivlev via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Marat Gafurov defeats Lee Morrison
On April 4, 2014 Marat Gafurov defended his M-1 Global featherweight title against Lee Morrison. Gafurov was 29 years old with a record of 8-0, and Morrison was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gafurov was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Gafurov won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Marat Gafurov defeats Mairbek Taisumov
On June 21, 2012 Marat Gafurov faced Mairbek Taisumov in a welterweight bout. Gafurov was 27 years old with a record of 4-0, and Taisumov was 23 with a record of 17-3. Gafurov was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Taisumov was on a 5-fight winning streak. Gafurov won via split decision.
6. Marat Gafurov chokes out Emilio Urrutia
On April 20, 2018 Marat Gafurov faced Emilio Urrutia in a lightweight bout. Gafurov was 33 years old with a record of 15-1, and Urrutia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gafurov was coming off a loss. Gafurov submitted Emilio Urrutia via choke-out in the 1st round.
7. Marat Gafurov submits Gábor Boráros
On March 9, 2024 Marat Gafurov faced Gábor Boráros in a welterweight bout. Gafurov was 39 years old with a record of 19-4, and Boráros was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gafurov was coming off a win. Gafurov submitted Gábor Boráros via armbar in the 1st round.
8. 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.
9. Marat Gafurov submits Ev Ting
On May 22, 2015 Marat Gafurov faced Ev Ting in a featherweight bout. Gafurov was 30 years old with a record of 10-0, and Ting was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gafurov was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Gafurov submitted Ev Ting via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Marat Gafurov submits Rob Lisita
On October 17, 2014 Marat Gafurov faced Rob Lisita in a featherweight bout. Gafurov was 29 years old with a record of 9-0, and Lisita was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gafurov was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Gafurov submitted Rob Lisita via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.