Marat Gafurov remains undefeated after submitting Martin Nguyen in the opening round at ONE: "Odyssey of Champions" on Sunday (Sept. 27, 2015). Their interim 145-pound title fight headlined the card at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, but lasted just 31 seconds with the Russian claiming a first-round rear naked choke win.
Nguyen (4-1) shot for an early takedown but Gafurov (12-0) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt and made him pay for this error. The Russian took the back and sank in the hooks before finishing his previously undefeated opponent with a rear naked choke.
Reigning champion Narantungalag Jadambaa was prevented from entering the country due to a visa issue but is likely to face Gafurov at the earliest available opportunity.