Arturo “Makako” Vergara’s MMA Comeback
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, the world of mixed martial arts witnesses a massive return. Samurai Fight House (SFH) returns for a night of violence at the Club All Boys in Santa Rosa, La Pampa. While the card is stacked with international talent, all eyes are fixed on one man. Chilean superstar Arturo “Makako” Vergara is finally stepping back into the cage.
Consequently, excitement is peaking for Samurai Fight House 27: Maurente vs. Ponce. This event features 12 aggressive international professional bouts, but the return of “Makako” is the headline-stealer. He brings sharp strikes and lethal head kicks to the main card against local fighter Juan “Juampi” Pablo Iglesias.
A Champion Reborn in Karate
Previously, Vergara fought in Combate Global in August 2023. However, he truly reinvented himself as an athlete after pivoting to Karate Combat in January 2024. His debut against Nathan Fought was a stunning second-round KO. Since then, his rise has been meteoric.
Furthermore, Vergara fought five times in 2024 alone, eventually securing a title shot against Eoghan Chelmiah. On December 19, 2024, in Miami, Vergara destroyed Chelmiah via ground and pound to claim the first ever Bantamweight Champion in Karate Combat. He remained undefeated through 2025, plowing through rivals with a perfect 7-0 record. Now, the undisputed king of the pit brings that momentum back to MMA.
Facing the Argentine Underdog
Standing across the cage is Juan “Juampi” Pablo Iglesias of Argentina. Currently, Iglesias holds a 2-2-0 record and is looking to snap a two-fight losing streak. His last victories came years ago, making this a classic “David vs. Goliath” scenario.
Nevertheless, Iglesias has the home-field advantage in Santa Rosa. He must weather the storm of Vergara’s reinvented striking game. Will the local fighter shock the world, or will Vergara’s undefeated streak continue its violent evolution?
Samurai Fight House 27 Full Card
Beyond this highly anticipated return, the night is packed with championship action. The main event features Gian Maurente defending against Matias Ponce for the Lightweight title. Additionally, the card showcases top talent from across Latin America.
Here is the confirmed fight card for this Valentine’s Day massacre:
- Main Event (Lightweight Title): Gian Maurente (8-1) vs. Matias Ponce (11-4)
- Co-Main (Interim Bantamweight): Luciano Pereira (15-1) vs. Dario Vega (6-1)
- Welterweight Title: CJ Brant (7-2) vs. Mauricio Ariel Pare (26-24)
- Featherweight Bout: Arturo Vergara vs. Juan Pablo Iglesias
- Featherweight Bout: Eduardo Cajal (9-5) vs. Ryan Kuse (8-2)
- Featherweight Bout: Albano Sanchez (6-0) vs. Nicolas Varela (10-7)
- Middleweight Bout: Lucas Rafael (6-0) vs. Emanuel Lopez (7-5)
Prelim Card
- Strawweight Bout: Katherine Mansilla (2-6) vs. Vicky Montaña (2-6)
- Welterweight Bout: Marcos Owusu Nur (0-0) vs. Erik Machado (2-0)
- Tamara Leiva (0-0) vs. Paola Garay (6-13)
- Lightweight Bout: Alberto Escudero (2-0) vs. Luca Guerra (4-2)
Prepare for an unforgettable night as Samurai Fight House delivers pure adrenaline in Argentina.
Watch this segment of ‘Noticias’ featuring a preview of the exclusive interview with Arturo ‘Makako’ Vergara. Hosted by Carlos Balthazar on the En Esta Esquina podcast, the full interview will stream on Thursday, January 29, 2026, on Fajador.com.
