London 2012 bronze medallist, Lutalo Muhammad has won gold tonight in the -80kg division of the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final in Mexico City and has therefore secured a -80kg quota place at Rio 2016 for GB next summer.

The determined 24-year-old set his sights on being 1^st place after gaining a silver medal on home soil in October. The day began with a tough bout against Germany’s Tahir Guelec – who is ranked 6 in the world. The pair found themselves battling it out during a golden point round and as neither were able to score the all-important point, the winner was decided on impact.

The odds were in Muhammad’s favour and he went onto face Russian Albert Gaun (2^nd rank) in the Semi-Final. The London-based fighter ended his 3^rd round with an even playing field once again (2-2) and entered the golden point round, yet this time he was able to score first.

With a medal secured for GB, Muhammad began his intense final against Aaron Cook of Moldova (1^st rank) and with his sights set on gold, he ended the 1^st round in the lead 3-1.

Muhammad then ensured he remained ahead and scored a further 2 points (5-1) before the 2^nd round was over.

As for the 3^rd and final round, Cook attempted to catch up but was unable to do so and Muhammad finished in 1^st place with 7-3.