Vietnamese fighter Truong Cao Minh Phat delivered a stunning performance by defeating Ireland’s kickboxing champion Aaron Clarke at the Vietnam MMA Championship on the evening of September 13 in Hanoi.

The LION Championship 26 (LC26) will take place at Tay Ho Gymnasium in Hanoi on September 13, with the spotlight on the debut of World WBC Muay Thai Champion Truong Cao Minh Phat.

Efforts to reform policy and boost athlete welfare may signal a turning point for professional sports in Vietnam.

From grassroots efforts to the Lion Championship, Vietnam’s MMA scene is transforming rapidly, with fighters now stepping onto the global stage.

The Vietnamese contingent comprises eight members, including four athletes and three coaches led by Tong Thi Ngoc Hoa, VMMAF Deputy General Secretary and Chief of Office.

LION Championship 25 will take place at Cam Ranh Square in south-central Khanh Hoa province, at 20:00 on August 16, featuring two of the most anticipated title fights of the 2025 season.

MMA tournaments have been organised regularly in many cities and provinces, but since the establishment of the Vietnam MMA Federation (VMMAF) in 2020, this is the first official national championship for clubs.

This weekend's LION Championship 24 will feature the first ever international fight in the MMA Duo category.

Hanoi hosts electrifying matchups between Vietnamese and global fighters in MMA’s rising arena.

Vietnam’s Mixed Martial Arts Federation (VMMAF) has announced selection tournaments for SEA Games 33 and Asian Games 20. Fighters will compete in key national MMA events in 2025 to earn a spot on the international stage.

Four Vietnamese fighters will compete at the first Asian Mix Martial Arts (MMA) Championship in Thailand from August 18-20.