Best fights of Martin Nguyen
Over 13 years as a professional, Martin Nguyen has compiled a 15-8 (13) record, including ten title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Martin Nguyen KOs Marat Gafurov in their 2nd fight
On August 18, 2017 Martin Nguyen fought Marat Gafurov for the ONE featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Nguyen was 28 years old with a record of 8-1, and Gafurov was 32 with a record of 15-0. Nguyen was on a 4-fight winning streak and Gafurov was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Nguyen stopped Marat Gafurov via KO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Martin Nguyen defeats Christian Lee in their 2nd fight
On May 18, 2018 Martin Nguyen defended his ONE featherweight title against Christian Lee. It was their second meeting. Nguyen was 29 years old with a record of 10-2, and Lee was 19 with a record of 9-1. Nguyen was coming off a loss, while Lee was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nguyen won via split decision. Defended the title.
3. Martin Nguyen loses to Bibiano Fernandes via split decision
On March 24, 2018 Martin Nguyen fought Bibiano Fernandes for the ONE bantamweight title. Nguyen was 29 years old with a record of 10-1, and Fernandes was 37 with a record of 21-3. Nguyen was on a 6-fight winning streak and Fernandes was on a 13-fight winning streak. Nguyen lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Fernandes.
4. Martin Nguyen KOs Eduard Folayang
On November 10, 2017 Martin Nguyen fought Eduard Folayang for the ONE lightweight title. Nguyen was 28 years old with a record of 9-1, and Folayang was 33 with a record of 18-5. Nguyen was on a 5-fight winning streak and Folayang was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nguyen stopped Eduard Folayang via KO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
5. Martin Nguyen KOs Koyomi Matsushima
On August 2, 2019 Martin Nguyen defended his ONE featherweight title against Koyomi Matsushima. Nguyen was 30 years old with a record of 12-3, and Matsushima was 26 with a record of 11-3. Nguyen was coming off a win and Matsushima was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nguyen stopped Koyomi Matsushima via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Martin Nguyen KOs Kazunori Yokota
On January 14, 2017 Martin Nguyen faced Kazunori Yokota in a featherweight bout. Nguyen was 27 years old with a record of 7-1, and Yokota was 38 with a record of 25-6-3. Nguyen was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Yokota was coming off a loss. Nguyen stopped Kazunori Yokota via KO in the 1st round.
7. Martin Nguyen KOs Kirill Gorobets
On March 11, 2022 Martin Nguyen faced Kirill Gorobets in a featherweight bout. Nguyen was 33 years old with a record of 13-5, and Gorobets was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nguyen was on a 2-fight losing streak. Nguyen stopped Kirill Gorobets via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Martin Nguyen KOs Li Kai Wen
On April 15, 2016 Martin Nguyen faced Li Kai Wen in a featherweight bout. Nguyen was 27 years old with a record of 5-1, and Wen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nguyen was coming off a win. Nguyen stopped Li Kai Wen via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Martin Nguyen KOs Edward Kelly
On November 13, 2015 Martin Nguyen faced Edward Kelly in a featherweight bout. Nguyen was 26 years old with a record of 4-1, and Kelly was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nguyen was coming off a loss. Nguyen stopped Edward Kelly via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Martin Nguyen KOs Luke Standing
On November 29, 2013 Martin Nguyen fought Luke Standing for the vacant Brace featherweight title. Nguyen was 24 years old with a record of 2-0, and Standing was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nguyen was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Nguyen stopped Luke Standing via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.