Garry Tonon vs. Martin Nguyen Added To ONE 165

ONE Championship is planning a massive card for their return to Japan for ONE 165. Now, a featherweight showdown will be featured with future title implications on the line. #1-ranked featherweight contender Garry Tonon will square off against #3-ranked Martin Nguyen, as first reported by Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso. The matchup has been at the forefront of the American’s mind since arriving in ONE. When Tonon began his MMA journey, it was Nguyen who stood atop the featherweight division. “The Lion Killer” has always expected a meeting against Nguyen. Tonon rose to the top of the division utilizing his world-class jiu-jitsu. After a setback in his title bid against Thanh Le, Tonon returned to the win column against Johnny Nunez and Shamil Gasanov. The two performances reaffirmed his status as one of the top contenders in the division. Since losing his crown to Le, “The Situ-Asian” has had up-and-down success in ONE. However, in February, he returned to form with a dominant three-round performance ag