18 September, 2025
LC27: Ly Van Huynh vs. Do Thanh Chuong – Preview, Odds, Start Time & Picks
18 September, 2025/
Lion Championship, Vietnam’s biggest professional MMA promotion, is set to return with LC27 on October 11, 2025, featuring a high-stakes title eliminator in the 77kg division. Two of Vietnam’s top welterweights – Lý Văn Huỳnh and Đỗ Thành Chương – will collide in a five-round battle that could determine the next challenger for reigning 70kg champion Jovidon Khojaev, who has openly targeted a second belt at 77kg.
📅 Event Details
- Event: Lion Championship 27 (LC27)
- Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Main Event: Lý Văn Huỳnh vs. Đỗ Thành Chương
- Division: Men’s Welterweight (77 kg)
- Format: 5 Rounds x 5 Minutes
- Venue: (Expected) Hanoi, Vietnam
⏰ Start Time
- Vietnam / Indochina Time (ICT): 7:00 PM
- Thailand / Cambodia: 7:00 PM
- Singapore / Malaysia / Philippines: 8:00 PM
- Japan / Korea: 9:00 PM
- UAE / Dubai: 4:00 PM
- UK (GMT): 1:00 PM
- USA (ET): 8:00 AM
🔢 Odds (Projected)
- Lý Văn Huỳnh: 1.80 (−125)
- Đỗ Thành Chương: 2.00 (+100)
(Odds are early projections and subject to change as fight week approaches.)
🔍 Fight Preview
The 77kg division at Lion Championship has consistently produced the highest finish rate in the promotion, and this clash promises fireworks.
- Lý Văn Huỳnh: A veteran contender with power striking and a reputation for relentless pressure. Twice he has come close to the title, and this bout may be his final push toward championship gold.
- Đỗ Thành Chương: A rising force in Vietnamese MMA, known for his athleticism and durability. This is his chance to break into elite status and prove he belongs among the nation’s best.
The winner earns the right to face Jovidon Khojaev, who seeks to become Lion’s first two-division champion. That raises the stakes even higher for this “pre-title” showdown.
🎯 Picks
Expect an aggressive pace from the opening bell. Huỳnh’s experience gives him an edge in strategy, while Chương’s youth and energy make him a live underdog.
Prediction: Lý Văn Huỳnh by TKO (Round 3)
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