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AFC 37 showdown brings top MMA fighters to Vietnam

As the first event of 2025 for Angel’s Fighting Championship (AFC), one of Asia’s leading MMA leagues, AFC 37 featured seven matches, including two Vietnamese fighters Quang Van Minh and Le Van Tuan, who have made their mark in domestic competitions.

The match between Vietnamese fighter Quang Van Minh and RoK fighter Park Yeong Jun. (Photo: VNA)
The match between Vietnamese fighter Quang Van Minh and RoK fighter Park Yeong Jun. (Photo: VNA)

Ba Ria-Vung Tau (VNA) – AFC 37 Ho Tram Showdown - an international mixed martial arts (MMA) event - took place in the Grand Ho Tram Strip resort on March 22, bringing together 14 professional fighters from China, the Republic of Korea, Brazil, and Russia.

Hosted by the Ba Ria-Vung Tau provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Vietnam MMA Federation and Cocky Buffalo Company, the event marked a key milestone for MMA in Vietnam.

As the first event of 2025 for Angel’s Fighting Championship (AFC), one of Asia’s leading MMA leagues, AFC 37 featured seven matches, including two Vietnamese fighters Quang Van Minh and Le Van Tuan, who have made their mark in domestic competitions.

Fighters competed in a knockout format, following regulations set by the Vietnam MMA Federation and AFC. Winners received commemorative medals, while championship titleholders were awarded AFC championship belts.

Beyond a sporting event, AFC 37 featured live performances from the Republic of Korea's artists. The event not only provided a platform for Vietnamese fighters to compete internationally but also helped showcase Vietnamese martial arts on a global stage./.

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