Marat Gafurov - Russian fighter of mixed martial arts

Marat Gafurov ("Cobra") is one of the few undefeated fighters in the world of mixed martial arts. Currently, his statistics: 15 wins in 15 bouts. Now he is in the organization ONE Championship, he is the champion in the semi-light weight category. Nationality is Kumyk.

Childhood and youth

The future champion was born on November 21, 1985 in the village of Ishkarty in the Buinaksky district, the republic of Dagestan. Since childhood, parents have noticed his outstanding strength. At the age of 15 he moved with his family to Makhachkala, where he began to engage in martial arts. The biography of Marat Gafurov consists of many facets in the sports plan. At first he was carried away by the martial art of Wushu-san, and then by Jiu-Jitsu. His first coach was Abdulla Magomedov, under whose leadership Marat won the championship of Dagestan.

Later, he appeared on grapepling, army melee and sambo. He achieved great success in jiu-jitsu. Marat Gafurov managed to become the champion of the republic, country and world in this combat discipline.

Career in MMA

8 years ago, in the distant 2009, Marat held his first fight in mixed martial arts at a tournament in Sochi. Debut fight in the organization of the M-1, he spent in Malaysia in 2014. His rival was the Australian Rob Lysit. The fight did not last long, after a successful haykik performed by Marat Gafurov, his opponent fell to the floor and was strangled.

Of all the achievements of "Cobra" can be identified the following:

• The gold medal of the World Championships in pankration in 2010;
• In the same year he won the world competition in grappling;
• The owner of a black belt of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu;
• Undefeated champion.

Fighting style

After 15 fights held, it can be noted that Marat Gafurov is a first-class grappler, because he won the vast majority of his victories with the help of pain techniques. Once he managed to send an opponent into a knockout (in a fight with Yuri Ivlev). 4 victories were won by the referee's decision.

Marat in 2012, met with a pretty successful now fighter Mayrbek Taysumov. After very close three rounds, Marat won a separate decision. "Cobra" in combat is very active and mobile, is a very uncomfortable opponent for his opponents. It is difficult to catch on painful reception, it always slips. But Marat himself uses the skills of his favorite martial art - ju-jitsu. Despite his age, he can still show the world his strength and talent and, perhaps, one day will perform in the best fighting organization of the planet.