Vlad Tuinov

Vladislav Valdimirovich Tuinov ; more known as Vlad Tuinov (born February 10, 1998, in Orel, Russia) is a professional Russian kickboxer who competes in the lightweight division.

Early life Tuinov was born in Orel, Russia to Russian parents. He got involved with kickboxing by accident. Vlad was in fact on his way to a public swimming pool at a local sports center when he walked into the wrong door and right into a class being taught by Andrey Chadin. After talking to each other Vlad decided to start training in kickboxing.

Professional kickboxing career After 11 professional fights, Vlad fought fellow up-and-coming Russian kickboxer Alexander Kotov on May 9, 2014, in a 5-round fight for the FKR 60 kg Russian title. Vlad would go on to win by unanimous decision. That same year on August 4, Vlad would again go up against another Russian fighter for a second title. This time Vlad defeated Murad Abdulaev for the WFMC 65 kg Russian title by 4th-round KO.

Two years later, on March 6, 2016, Vlad defeated Serbian fighter Nikola Cimesa by unanimous decision, in a 5-round fight, for the WKU 71 kg European title. Later that year, Vlad added W5's coveted 71 kg European title to his waist, when he defeated Turkey's Erkan Varol by TKO in round 3.

2017 turned out be a very successful year for Vlad as he hoisted 3 more titles and twice defended his W5 71 kg European title. On April 6, in a winner takes all fight, Vlad defeated the Dutchman Massaro Glunder by unanimous decision, in a 5-round fight, to retain his W5 71 kg European title and add the 72.5 kg W5 Intercontinental title. On June 17, Vlad defeated France's Bryton Mabel by unanimous decision in 5 rds to become the MTA 71 kg European champion. On September 16 Vlad defended his 71 kg W5 European belt for the second time. He defeated the tough Danish fighter Rhassan Muhareb in what would prove to be a very tough battle for Vlad, as Rhassan was not only able to withstand numerous knock out shots that Vlad was landing but was also finding multiple ways to get through Vlad's defense and land quite a few devastating blows himself. However, by rd. 5, Rhassan was not able to keep up the pace that Vlad had set and ended up being TKO-ed in rd. 5. Later that year, on October 19 Vlad defeated Yazid Boussaha to win his 3rd title of the year, the A1 72 kg World title.

On January 17, 2019, Vlad Tuinov signed a two-year contract with Glory. In his debut fight, on June 22, 2019, Tuinov lost by Split Decision to Michael Palandre at Glory 66 in Paris. On October 12, 2019, Vlad fought his second fight under Glory where he defeated Artur Saladiak at Glory 69 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

From October 19–27 Vlad fought in the WAKO Senior World Championships where he won gold against Nikola Todorovic, who was the 2019 Combat Games winner. To reach the finals, Vlad had to fight some top competitors in the 75 kg weight category, like Belarusian Max Spodarenko, Turkish Ali Cakir, who Vlad faced and defeated by K.O. in the first round at W5's 2017 Grand Prix "Kitek" and Bulgarian Teodor Hristov. Vlad won each bout 3:0, but in the semi-finals against Teodor, Vlad was badly cut. However, he was able to overcome the injury and win in the finals 3:0 to take gold.

Bare knuckle boxing career Tuinov made his bare-knuckle boxing debut against Makhmud Musalov, also known as "Chess Player" at Top Dog FC 9 on June 25, 2021. He won the fight by a second-round knockout, flooring Musalov with a right cross.

On the 24th of September, 2021 at the Top Dog FC X event Tuinov faced Vitalii Kovalenko, a fighter from Ukraine where Vitalii got brutally knocked out in the second round.

Tuinov faced Pavel Shelest at Top Dog FC 15 on July 16, 2022. The fight ended in a draw, as neither fighter was able to knock the other out within the allotted three rounds.

Tuinov made his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut against Sabri Ben Henia on April 5, 2025 at BKFC 72 Dubai: Day 2. He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.

Professional boxing career Tuinov made his boxing debut against Julian Lane on October 7, 2022. He won the fight by a second-round knockout.

Titles and accomplishments Professional International Sport Karate Association 2024 ISKA Oriental rules World -78 kg Champion World version W5 2017 W5 72.5 kg Intercontinental Champion 2016 W5 71.0 kg European Champion (2 defenses) 2016 KO of the Year Award 2016 Bout of the Year Award 2016 Fighter of the Year Award World Kickboxing and Karate Union 2016 WKU 71.0 kg European Champion Mix Fight Championship 2021 MFC 72.5 kg Tournament Champion Orel Professional Kickboxing League 2021 OPKL Pro International 75 kg Champion A1 Partouche Kickboxing Tour A1 72.0 kg Champion World Sport Fight Martial Arts Council 2014 WFMC 65.0 kg Russian Champion 2017 MTA 72.0 kg European Champion 2014 FKR 60.0 kg Russian Champion

Amateur Kickboxing

2011 All-Russian Juniors Martial Arts Games Kickboxing Winner 2010 I.L.K. Junior World Cup Kickboxing Winner Russian Savate Federation 2009 Russian Savate Championships Winner World Pan Amateur Kick Boxing Association 2007 WPKA European Kickboxing Championships Silver Medal Russian Kickboxing Federation 3x Russian Kickboxing Championships K-1 Winner (2014, 2015, 2016) 2011 Russian Kickboxing Championships Full-contact Winner World Association of Kickboxing Organizations 2019 WAKO World Championships K-1 -75 kg Gold Medal & Best Competitor Award 2019 WAKO Russian Kickboxing Championships K-1 Winner 2014 WAKO Junior World Championships K-1 -67 kg Gold Medal 2013 WAKO Diamond World Cup Junior K-1 Winner

Mixed Martial Arts 2012 CIS and Baltic MMA Championships Winner International Federation of Elite Fighting 2013 IFEF CK-2 Elite Fighting European Cup Winner 2013 Elite Fighting World Championships Winner 2012 IFEF CK-2 Elite Fighting European Cup Winner

Boxing Russian Boxing Federation 2012 Russian Boxing Championships Bronze Medal

Viet Vo Dao Russian Vovinam Viet Vo Dao Federation 2011 Russian Viet Vo Dao Championships Winner 2010 Russian Vovinam Championships Winner

Kickboxing record

Professional boxing record

Bare knuckle boxing record Win

Sabri Ben Henia TKO (punches) BKFC 72 Dubai: Day 2

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Draw

Decision Top Dog FC 15

Moscow, Russia Win

KO (Right hook) Top Dog FC X

Moscow, Russia Win

KO (Right cross) Top Dog FC 9

Moscow, Russia