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Vietnamese MMA ace defeats 17-year-old Malaysian prodigy at ONE Championship event
Vietnamese martial artist Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat emerged victorious against 17-year-old Malaysian MMA prodigy Johan Ghazali at the ONE 167 event in Thailand on Saturday.
Facing against Ghazali, Nhat, 36, maintained his distance and focused on long-range strikes, while Ghazali tried to enter the melee range. In the first round, Nhat had the upper hand as he landed numerous counterattacks on his opponent's head and shoulder areas.
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Vietnamese MMA fighter Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat (R) emerges victorious against Malaysian fighter Johan Ghazali at the ONE 167 event in Thailand, June 8, 2024. |
In the second round, Nhat managed to score a punch at Ghazali’s shoulder, staggering him. In the third round, Nhat delivered a strong kick which tumbled Ghazali, and Ghazali retaliated with another attack which felled Nhat onto the floor. The fight continued, and Nhat claimed victory with a higher score.
This was Ghazali’s first loss throughout his professional career. Previously, the Malaysian-U.S. fighter had a five-win streak, including a win against Edgar Tabares after just 36 seconds.
Nhat’s victory was his third one in the ONE Championship, Asia's biggest combat sports promotion. He previously won against Japan’s Yuri Watanabe and Malaysia’s Azwan Che Wil, and lost to Bosnia’s Denis Puric.
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Source: VnExpress
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