Nghiem Van Y sets a new milestone for Vietnamese MMA

Nghiem Van Y won the right to enter the semi-finals of Road To UFC 2025 - Photo: MMA Vietnam .

Vietnamese boxer Nghiem Van Y had an impressive debut at the "Road To UFC 2025" fighter selection tournament. He knocked out Rui Imura, a Japanese opponent, in the second round.

The convincing victory not only helped Nghiem Van Y advance to the semi-finals, but also opened up a great opportunity for Vietnamese martial arts to set foot for the first time in the world's most prestigious arena - UFC.

In the octagon, Nghiem Van Y showed his fierce, stubborn and tactical fighting style. He calmly neutralized his opponent's attacks, then threw the decisive punch that knocked Rui Imura down.

This is Nghiem Van Y's first knockout win in the international arena, marking a big step forward in both expertise and competitive mentality.

In the semi-finals on August 23, Nghiem Van Y will face Lawrence Lui. The New Zealander won by points in the match on the same day. Although highly rated, Van Y's opponent does not possess impressive knockout ability. This promises to be a balanced confrontation.

With this achievement of the Bac Giang fighter, the Vietnam Mixed Martial Arts Federation (VMMAF) is coordinating to create conditions for him to train long-term at UFC PI. This is the place that has produced many UFC stars from Asia.

Being able to stay at UFC PI is not only a personal honor, but also a strategic step for Vietnamese MMA to approach international standards.

Now, Nghiem Van Y is only two wins away from his UFC dream. If he continues to maintain the form and bravery he showed in the opening match, the 1999-born fighter can absolutely create a miracle, becoming the first person to represent Vietnamese MMA to compete in the world's most brutal arena.

Source: https://znews.vn/nghiem-van-y-thiet-lap-cot-moc-moi-cho-mma-viet-nam-post1555630.html