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 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 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.
3. 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.
4. Martin Nguyen KOs Jadamba Narantungalag
On April 12, 2019 Martin Nguyen defended his ONE featherweight title against Jadamba Narantungalag. Nguyen was 30 years old with a record of 11-3, and Narantungalag was 43 with a record of 14-5. Nguyen was coming off a loss, while Narantungalag was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nguyen stopped Jadamba Narantungalag via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. 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.
6. 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.