Three Costa Ricans Dominate LUX Fight League
The LUX Fight League 2024 season finale, held at the Showcenter Complex in Monterrey, made it clear that three Costa Ricans dominated the LUX Fight League. Andre Barquero, Jorge Calvo and Edgar Delgado delivered outstanding performances, defeating their Mexican opponents and putting Costa Rica on the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) map. Tonight marked a historic moment for Costa Rican MMA, with each fighter making their mark in the octagon.
André Barquero Kicks Off the Night with a Submission in Round 1
The event began with a quick submission victory by Andre Barquero over Abraham Nava. Barquero demonstrated his grappling prowess by securing a triangle choke in 2:13 of the first round.
Edgar Delgado Defends His Featherweight Title
In the co-main event, Edgar “Cebollero” Delgado faced Alejandro “Toro” Corrales for the featherweight title. Delgado defended his title for the third consecutive time with a rear-naked choke submission in the fourth round at 2:59, demonstrating his dominance in the division. His victory cemented his reputation as one of the LUX Fight League’s top fighters.
Jorge Calvo Retains Flyweight Title in Exciting Rematch
Later that night, Jorge Calvo starred in a highly anticipated rematch against Kike Gonzalez. Calvo successfully defended his flyweight title (125 pounds) by unanimous decision, earning his fourth consecutive defense of the belt. His controlled performance confirmed his status as one of the best flyweight fighters in the sport.
LUX 048 Main Results:
- André Barquero defeated Abraham Nava by submission (triangle choke, R1 – 2:13).
- Edgar Delgado defeated Alejandro Corrales by submission (rear-naked choke, R4 – 2:59) – Featherweight Title.
- Jorge Calvo defeated Kike Gonzalez by unanimous decision – Flyweight Title.
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