Truong Cao Minh Phat excellently defeated the Irish master

(Dan Tri) - The Lion Championship 26 mixed martial arts (MMA) event was very exciting, notably the victory of Truong Cao Minh Phat over Irish fighter, Aaron Clarke.

On the evening of September 13 at Tay Ho Stadium ( Hanoi ), the Lion Championship 26 mixed martial arts (MMA) event witnessed 7 eye-catching competitions from fighters with a series of unexpected scenarios.

In the two opening matches, Vietnamese and Cambodian boxers delivered thrilling tug-of-war matches. Nguyen Tien Phat showed his class as a boxer who has competed in many national tournaments when he defeated Do Nguyen Minh Quyen.

Cambodian boxer Von Kimcheng celebrates after winning (Photo: Nam Phuong).

Meanwhile, Cambodian representative - Von Kimcheng defeated boxer Phan Vu Bao with precise kicks and knee strikes.

The opening knockout of the event was given to Vo Minh Nghia, who knocked out Tha Vanthorn with a well-placed right hand. Nguyen Trung Hai then delivered the first finish in Pro MMA, controlling Nguyen Quoc Huy on the mat, knocking him out with a series of thunderous ground-and-pounds.

Immediately after the match, Trung Hai called out Nguyen Ngoc Thuc, the opponent he had defeated by choke in the MMA Duo match at Lion Championship 21. The face-off between the two opened up a future confrontation between two new stars of Lion Championship.

In the 60kg match, Nguyen Hop Hai and Danh Quoc had a tense confrontation that lasted for three rounds. After a series of stunning blows at the beginning of the match, Hop Hai's stamina was clearly reduced by his opponent's knee strikes.

In the third round, Danh Quoc's correct decision to pull his opponent to the floor allowed the Raptor MMA representative to unleash a barrage of elbow strikes, causing injuries to Hop Hai's face. The referees determined that the injury would not allow Hop Hai to continue, Danh Quoc's victory helped him reclaim the debt of losing on points two years ago.

Tran Trong Kim (red) won a narrow victory over Nguyen Phu Thinh (Photo: Nam Phuong).

The confrontation between two generations of martial artists, veteran Tran Trong Kim and young talent Nguyen Phu Thinh, created excitement among the audience thanks to their dedication. Both continuously exchanged blows throughout the match, with the final victory belonging to Trong Kim thanks to his more accurate attack rate.

The final match of the event showcased the mettle of WBC Muay Thai world champion, Truong Cao Minh Phat, against Irish opponent - Aaron Clarke.

Truong Cao Minh Phat (red) impressively defeated Irish boxer Aaron Clarke (Photo: Nam Phuong).

Minh Phat's thunderous left kicks in the first round locked down his opponent's strongest weapon, before he showed off his famous punching power.

Aaron Clarke's tenacity kept the match going until the third round, the ISKA Kickboxing champion continuously created pressure, forcing Minh Phat to enter a physical race and exchange blows. However, Minh Phat's superior accuracy and efficiency helped him to win the final match, ending the eye-catching competition night of Lion Championship 26.

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