Truong Cao Minh Phat defeated European opponents, ending the explosive night of LION Championship 26

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

The opening knockout of the event was delivered by 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-pound strikes.

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.

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.

Truong Cao Minh Phat defeated Irish opponent - Aaron Clarke

The final bout of the event showcased the mettle of WBC Muay Thai World Champion - Truong Cao Minh Phat against Irish opponent - Aaron Clarke. 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.

LION Championship 26 has proven the appeal of the MMA Striking format alongside traditional MMA Pro. Fighters with a strong fighting style are ready to try their hand at the ruleset that allows all kinds of attacks: punches, kicks, elbows, knees, grappling and submissions, creating diversity in the octagon.