Timofey Nastyukhin
Timofey Nastyukhin (Russian: Тимофей Настюхин; born on November 24, 1989), is a Russian mixed martial artist. He is a former FILA Pankration world champion. He made his MMA debut in 2010 and currently competes in ONE Championship.[4][5][6] Nastyukhin is currently ranked #4 in the ONE lightweight rankings.[7]
| Timofey Nastyukhin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Timofey Nastyukhin November 24, 1989 Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union (nowadays Kazakhstan) |
| Nationality | Russian[1] |
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb; 12.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight (170 lbs) |
| Style | Pankration |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Novokuznetsk, Russia |
| Team | Raty Tiger Muay Thai (2014–present)[2][3] |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Nastyukhin was born in the Soviet Kazakhstan, but after the fall of the Soviet Union, his family moved to Siberia. He was bullied for his Kazakh heritage and took up martial arts as a way to combat bullying he received. Nastyukhin found success in Pankration where he became a four-time national champion and a two-time European champion.[8][9]
Nastyukhin's success in Pankration made the transition to mixed martial arts seamless.
Mixed martial arts career
Nastyukhin made his MMA debut on April 26, 2010 at Siberian League: Siberia vs. Ural. He lost via rear-naked choke to Magomed Guseinov. Nastyukhin was only 18-years-old at the time of his debut, and after the loss he took nearly three years away from active competition to improve his skill set.[10]
On April 8, 2013, Nastyukhin returned to action and began a seven-fight win streak that would lead to his signing to ONE Championship against Dmitry Ermolaev at Siberian League: Siberia vs. Kazakhstan. He won via triangle choke in the first round.
ONE Championship
On December 5, 2014, Nastyukhin debuted in ONE Championship against Eduard Folayang. He made an instant impact with a first-round knockout by way of a flying knee and soccer kicks in the first round.[11]
At ONE: Defending Honor on November 11, 2016, Nastyukhin squared off against Kotetsu Boku. During the first round, Nastyukhin broke his leg. Although he was able to finish the round, a ringside physician called a stop to the bout. Nastyukhin would not return until August 2017.[12][13]
In the opening round of the ONE Championship Lightweight World Grand Prix on March 31, 2019, Nastyukhin was matched up with the debuting Eddie Alvarez. Alvarez, a former Bellator and UFC lightweight world champion, was seeking another major championship. Nastyukhin stunned the world with a first-round TKO over Alvarez. However, due to injury, Nastyukhin would not be able to advance to the next round and compete in the semi-finals.[14][15]
On November 6, 2020, Nastyukhin returned to action and faced #3-ranked lightweight Pieter Buist at ONE Championship: Inside the Matrix 2 in a ONE lightweight title eliminator. He won the fight by unanimous decision and secured a title shot against ONE Lightweight World Champion Christian Lee.[16]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 18 matches | 14 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By submission | 4 | 2 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 14–4 | Pieter Buist | Decision (unanimous) | ONE Championship: Inside the Matrix 2 | November 6, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 13–4 | Eddie Alvarez | TKO (punches) | ONE Championship: A New Era | March 31, 2019 | 1 | 4:05 | Tokyo, Japan | ONE Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
| Loss | 12–4 | Saygid Guseyn Arslanaliev | KO (punches) | ONE Championship: Conquest of Heroes | September 22, 2018 | 1 | 1:57 | Jakarta, Indonesia | |
| Win | 12–3 | Amir Khan | Decision (unanimous) | ONE Championship: Quest for Gold | February 23, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Yangon, Myanmar | |
| Win | 11–3 | Koji Ando | Decision (unanimous) | ONE Championship: Kings & Conquerors | August 5, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Macau, China | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Kotetsu Boku | TKO (doctor stoppage) | ONE Championship: Defending Honor | November 11, 2016 | 1 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 10–2 | Rob Lisita | KO (punch and soccer kick) | ONE Championship: Kingdom of Champions | May 27, 2016 | 1 | 0:06 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Loss | 9–2 | Herbert Burns | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ONE Championship: Odyssey of Champions | September 27, 2015 | 1 | 3:26 | Jakarta, Indonesia | |
| Win | 9–1 | Yusuke Kawanago | TKO (soccer kicks) | ONE Championship: Dynasty of Champions 2 | June 20, 2015 | 1 | 1:32 | Guangzhou, Guangdong, China | |
| Win | 8–1 | Eduard Folayang | KO (flying knee and soccer kicks) | ONE Championship: Warrior's Way | December 5, 2014 | 1 | 3:11 | Manila, Philippines | |
| Win | 7–1 | Sayd-Hamzat Avkhadov | KO (punch) | Absolute Championship Berkut: Grand Prix Berkut 9 | June 22, 2014 | 1 | 0:54 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Win | 6–1 | Mairbek Makhanov | KO (punch) | Siberian League: Combat Kuzbass 2 | May 12, 2014 | 1 | 0:20 | Novokuznetsk, Russia | |
| Win | 5–1 | Nikolay Romanschikov | Submission (triangle choke) | Altay Republik MMA League: Throwdown | May 1, 2014 | 1 | 0:46 | Gorno-Altaysk, Russia | |
| Win | 4–1 | Shamil Rafikov | Submission (triangle choke) | Eurasian Fighting Championship: Siberian Challenge | February 23, 2014 | 1 | 3:52 | Barnual, Russia | |
| Win | 3–1 | Levon Oganyan | TKO (punches) | Russian MMA Union: 2013 Russian MMA Super Cup | December 22, 2014 | 1 | 3:10 | Kemerovo, Russia | |
| Win | 2–1 | Alexander Vasiliev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | White Rex: Warrior Spirit | October 20, 2013 | 1 | 0:33 | Novosibirsk, Russia | |
| Win | 1–1 | Dmitry Yermolaev | Submission (triangle choke) | Siberian League: Siberia vs. Kazakhstan | April 8, 2013 | 1 | 1:30 | Novokuznetsk, Russia | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Magomedsaigi Guseinov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Siberian League: Siberia vs. Ural | April 26, 2010 | 1 | 5:46 | Novokuznetsk, Russia | Pro MMA debut |
See also
References
- https://www.onefc.com/athletes/timofey-nastyukhin/// Timofey Nastyukhin profile at ONE Championship]
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