Marat “Cobra” Gafurov
Weight Limit
175.05 LBS / 79.4 KG
Height
5'8" FT / 175 CM
Country
Age
39 Y
Team
Top Team Makhachkala
About Marat Gafurov
Status: Former ONE Athlete
Former ONE Featherweight World Champion Marat Gafurov is from the Russian republic of Dagestan, and he began training in martial arts in 2002 because it was something he had always dreamed of doing. He started with wushu sanda, before adding pankration, combat sambo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to his arsenal.
Gafurov soon showed his immense talent in combat sports, winning a World Championship in Pankration as well as numerous medals in BJJ and grappling. After earning his BJJ black belt, he made a successful professional mixed martial arts debut in 2010 and subsequently established himself as Russia’s number one featherweight by capturing the M-1 Global Featherweight Championship.
He would proceed to make his mark on the global stage with ONE Championship, setting a world record by finishing six consecutive opponents via rear-naked choke. In the process, he claimed both the interim and undisputed ONE Featherweight World Titles to take his record to an incredible 15-0. Although he lost his belt in a thrilling rematch against Martin Nguyen, Gafurov is determined to claw his way back to the pinnacle of martial arts through his elite skills.
ONE Championship Records
Event Results
| Result | Method | Round | Method and round | Opponent | Opponent and event | Country | Date | Event | |||
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LOSS
Submission
SUB
R1 (5:09)
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Submission
R1 (5:09)
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R1 (5:09) |
Tye RuotoloUnited States
ONE on Prime Video 5: De Ridder vs. MalykhinDec 3, 2022
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United States | Dec 3, 2022 |
ONE on Prime Video 5: De Ridder vs. MalykhinDec 3, 2022
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WIN
TKO
TKO
R3 (4:15)
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TKO
R3 (4:15)
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R3 (4:15) |
Ariel SextonCanada / Costa Rica
ONE 159: De Ridder Vs. BigdashJul 22, 2022
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Canada / Costa Rica | Jul 22, 2022 |
ONE 159: De Ridder Vs. BigdashJul 22, 2022
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LOSS
Unanimous Decision
UD
R3 (5:00)
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Unanimous Decision
R3 (5:00)
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R3 (5:00) |
Ok Rae YoonSouth Korea
ONE on TNT IIIApr 22, 2021
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South Korea | Apr 22, 2021 |
ONE on TNT IIIApr 22, 2021
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WIN
Split Decision
SD
R3 (5:00)
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Split Decision
R3 (5:00)
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R3 (5:00) |
Lowen TynanesUnited States
Collision CourseDec 18, 2020
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United States | Dec 18, 2020 |
Collision CourseDec 18, 2020
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LOSS
Submission
SUB
R1 (1:07)
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Submission
R1 (1:07)
|
R1 (1:07) |
Iuri LapicusMoldova
Warrior’s CodeFeb 7, 2020
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Moldova | Feb 7, 2020 |
Warrior’s CodeFeb 7, 2020
|
Iuri Lapicus 🇲🇩 submits Marat Gafurov 🇷🇺 |
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WIN
Unanimous Decision
UD
R3 (5:00)
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Unanimous Decision
R3 (5:00)
|
R3 (5:00) |
Tetsuya YamadaJapan
For HonorMay 3, 2019
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Japan | May 3, 2019 |
For HonorMay 3, 2019
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