The match between Nghiem Van Y and Van Minh was chosen as the main card pair (focus) Lion Championship 18. The winner in this pair will have the right to challenge the 65kg men's weight champion Felipe Negochadle, according to the Lion Championship Organizing Committee.
With a good foundation, Van Minh is not afraid to face Striking with Nghiem Van Y. However, the former Lion Championship champion shows that he is a stronger person in the technique, as well as the weight of the attacks. Runner -up ASIAD 2018 continuously made a heavy blow, causing the opponent to support.
The persistence of Van Minh helped him to stand through the first half, then the second half. But in the third half, the ability to bear the blow of civilization is no longer the same as before. He no longer stood firm at the blow of Van Italian, thereby creating momentum for the opponent to rush to end the end and lose to TKO.
Victory against Van Minh helped Nghiem Van Y eligible to challenge belt. The rematch between England and Felipe Negochadle can take place in 2024. Because this year, Negochadle has not fought any match, and he also wanted to compete soon at the MMA Vietnam playground.
The competition between civilization and literature was also chosen by the Lion Championship 18 Organizing Committee as Fight of the Night. This helps 2 fighters to have more bonuses, besides the competition in accordance with the tournament's organizers.