• By Joshua CookJoshua CookX (Twitter) Feb 12, 2025, 6:03 PM
  • Last updated | Feb 22, 2025, 2:07 PM

On Thursday, February 20, at the Lusail Sports Arena in Lusail, Qatar, Shamil «The Cobra» Gasanov will go head-to-head with Martin «The Situ-Asian» Nguyen in an 3-round featherweight showdown. Find out how to watch the fight live.

Shamil Gasanov vs. Martin Nguyen
Shamil «The Cobra» Gasanov
Shamil Gasanov
Martin «The Situ-Asian» Nguyen
Martin Nguyen
RussiaRussia AustraliaAustralia
12 - 1 - 0
(0 KOs)
15 - 7 - 0
(10 KOs)
featherweight
(145 lbs / 65,8 kg)
featherweight
(145 lbs / 65,8 kg)
Age:
29 years 35 years
Age
9 years 12 years
Pro
76 days 389 days
Inactive
Wins:
92% 68%
Win Rate
0% 67%
KO Win Rate
58% 20%
Sub Win Rate
Losses:
8% 32%
Loss Rate
0% 43%
KO Loss Rate
100% 29%
Sub Loss Rate
Anthropometry:
6′ 1½″ (187 cm) 5′ 8″ (173 cm)
Height
68″ (173 cm) 70″ (178 cm)
Reach
orthodox orthodox
Stance
Experienced grappler
Younger
No KO losses
Less inactive days
Former World champion
Won first World title by defeating the World champion
Long arms
More years pro
More professional fights
Shamil Gasanov won by unanimous decision (UD) (video).

Arena

The fight will be held at the Lusail Sports Arena in Lusail, Qatar.

Date and Time

What time do the first fights of ONE 171: Qatar start?

  • USAUSA

    The fight night will start on Thursday, February 20 at 8:00 AM New York time.

  • CanadaCanada

    The fight night will start on Thursday, February 20 at 8:00 AM Ottawa time.

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

    The fight night will start on Thursday, February 20 at 1:00 PM London time.

  • IrelandIreland

    The fight night will start on Thursday, February 20 at 1:00 PM Dublin time.

  • AustraliaAustralia

    The fight night will start on Friday, February 21 at 12:00 AM Canberra time.

  • New ZealandNew Zealand

    The fight night will start on Friday, February 21 at 2:00 AM Wellington time.

Watch Live: How to Stream Gasanov vs Nguyen Fight.

  • ONE Championship
  • Prime Video

Full Fight/Highlights

Fight Promo

Check out who’s stepping into the ring or cage on Thursday, February 20.
Fight card subject to change.

Division Fighter #1 Fighter #2 Notes
strawweight (115 lbs)Joshua Pacio
(22 - 4 - 0)
Jarred Brooks
(21 - 4 - 0)
ONE FC
bantamweight (135 lbs)Jonathan HaggertyWei RuiONE FC (Kickboxing)
welterweight (170 lbs)Saygid Guseyn Arslanaliev
(9 - 2 - 0)
Roberto Soldic
(20 - 4 - 0)
bantamweight (135 lbs)Ilias EnnahachiPetchtanong PetchfergusKickboxing
middleweight (185 lbs)Aung La N Sang
(30 - 14 - 0)
Shamil Erdogan
(10 - 0 - 0)
featherweight (145 lbs)Shamil Gasanov
(12 - 1 - 0)
Martin Nguyen
(15 - 7 - 0)
bantamweight (135 lbs)Bibiano Fernandes
(24 - 6 - 0)
Kevin Belingon
(20 - 10 - 0)
heavyweight (265 lbs)Mauro Cerilli
(15 - 5 - 0)
Kirill Grishenko
(6 - 2 - 0)
bantamweight (135 lbs)Jake PeacockShinji SuzukiMuay Thai
atomweight (115 lbs)Ayaka Miura
(14 - 5 - 0)
Ritu Phogat
(7 - 3 - 0)
lightweight (155 lbs)Kade Ruotolo
(2 - 0 - 0)
Nicolas Alejandro Vigna
(7 - 0 - 0)
flyweight (125 lbs)Zayed AlkatheeriJarrah Al HazzaSubmission Grappling
lightweight (155 lbs)Abdullo Khodzhaev
(5 - 1 - 0)
Wilian Poles
(6 - 3 - 1)
featherweight (145 lbs)Hussein Salem
(12 - 5 - 0)
Walter Cogliandro
(14 - 6 - 1)
Shamil «The Cobra» Gasanov

Shamil «The Cobra» Gasanov

Shamil Gasanov is a Russian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Gasanov has been performing for 9 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Shamil Gasanov took place on December 6, 2024 against Halil AmirHalil Amir (10 - 1 - 0).
Gasanov won by unanimous decision (UD).

Shamil Gasanov vs. Halil Amir 

Shamil Gasanov's last fight

MMA Career

How many fights did Shamil Gasanov have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2025-02-20 Martin Nguyen Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2024-12-06 Halil Amir Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2024-08-02 Aaron Canarte Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2024-01-12 Ho Taek Oh Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2023-07-14 Garry Tonon Loss
Submission (Kneebar)
2022-10-21 Jae Woong Kim Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2022-03-27 Akhmed Balkizov Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2021-12-18 Akop Stepanyan Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2020-08-28 Said Khatiev Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-07-09 Artem Luferchik Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2019-12-22 Nursultan Turduev Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2019-05-19 Tamerlan Kabulov Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-02-26 Kurman Turkmenov Win
Submission (Armbar)
2015-09-11 Hayetbek Mamadzhanov Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)

All Shamil Gasanov's Losses

Who all beat Shamil Gasanov?

Shamil Gasanov's defeat

Shamil Gasanov's defeat

Date Opponent Result Notes
2023-07-14 Garry Tonon Loss
Submission (Kneebar)

Shamil «The Cobra» Gasanov Highlights

Martin «The Situ-Asian» Nguyen

Martin «The Situ-Asian» Nguyen

Martin Nguyen is an Australian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Nguyen has been performing for 12 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Martin Nguyen took place on January 28, 2024 against Garry TononGarry Tonon (8 - 1 - 0).
Nguyen lost by submission (rear naked choke).

Martin Nguyen vs. Garry Tonon 

Martin Nguyen's last fight

First World Title

On August 18, 2017 Martin Nguyen became the ONE featherweight champion.
Nguyen defeated World champion Marat Gafurov.

MMA Career

How many fights did Martin Nguyen have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2025-02-20 Shamil Gasanov Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2024-01-28 Garry Tonon Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2023-02-24 Leonardo Casotti Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2022-09-30 Ilya Freymanov Loss
TKO (Submission to Knees)
2022-03-11 Kirill Gorobets Win
TKO (Punches)
2021-09-24 Jae Woong Kim Loss
KO (Punches)
2020-10-30 Thanh Le Loss
TKO (Punches)
2019-08-02 Koyomi Matsushima Win
TKO (Punches)
2019-04-12 Narantungalag Jadambaa Win
KO (Flying Knee)
2018-07-27 Kevin Belingon Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-05-18 Christian Lee Win
Decision (Split)
2018-03-24 Bibiano Fernandes Loss
Decision (Split)
2017-11-10 Eduard Folayang Win
KO (Punch)
2017-08-18 Marat Gafurov Win
KO (Punch)
2017-01-14 Kazunori Yokota Win
KO (Punches)
2016-08-13 Christian Lee Win
Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2016-04-15 Kaiwen Li Win
TKO (Punches)
2015-11-13 Edward Kelly Win
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2015-09-27 Marat Gafurov Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2014-11-07 Rocky Batolbatol Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2013-11-29 Luke Standing Win
TKO (Punches)
2012-12-21 Thomas Ruderman Win
TKO (Punches)
2012-07-28 Richard Kemp-Hay Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)

All Martin Nguyen's Losses

Who all beat Martin Nguyen?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2025-02-20 Shamil Gasanov Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2024-01-28 Garry Tonon Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2022-09-30 Ilya Freymanov Loss
TKO (Submission to Knees)
2021-09-24 Jae Woong Kim Loss
KO (Punches)
2020-10-30 Thanh Le Loss
TKO (Punches)
2018-07-27 Kevin Belingon Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-03-24 Bibiano Fernandes Loss
Decision (Split)
2015-09-27 Marat Gafurov Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)

Martin «The Situ-Asian» Nguyen Highlights

Joshua Cook
Who will win: Gasanov or Nguyen?

Gasanov and Nguyen are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the fighters will win.

Nevertheless, I think that Shamil Gasanov will win by submission.

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