Another busy weekend of MMA is on the horizon during the second week of October. Following Contender Series week 9 kicking off the events on Tuesday, the spotlight shifts to Mexico for Lux Fight League’s only event this month.
In August, Lux 046 in Chihuahua, MX was postponed by the promotion a few weeks before its scheduled date of Sept. 6. Now, Tampico, Tamaulipas, MX will host the rescheduled Lux 046.
Live coverage of Lux 046 starts late Friday night at 11 pm ET/ 8 pm PT on UFC Fight Pass in both English and Spanish. The event will take place at Expo Tampico, featuring an 11-fight lineup.
Vacant Strawweight Championship on the Line in Lux 046 Main Event
The main event of Lux 046 will showcase the battle for the Vacant Lux Strawweight Championship. Andrea Vazquez (6-2 MMA, 6-2 Lux) will face undefeated Jazmin Navarrete (7-0 MMA, 1-0 Lux) in a fight for the title.
As is typical with MMA championship fights, the Lux 046 main event is scheduled for a maximum of five rounds at five minutes per round.
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— MMA Team (@MMATeam100) September 1, 2024
Lux 046 Main Event Fighter Comparison
Heading into the Lux 046 main event, Andrea Vazquez has a height advantage at 5-foot-3 compared to Jazmin Navarrete’s 5-foot-2 frame. Navarrete has a 64.2-inch reach, while Vazquez’s reach is not available at this time.
Currently, the oddsmakers have not released money lines for Lux 046. Please gamble responsibly if you plan on betting on this or any other fight this weekend.
Vazquez in Third Lux Championship Fight on Friday Night
Andrea Vazquez enters the weekend with a record of 4-1 in her last five fights, currently on a two-fight winning streak.
Both her recent victories came by stoppage, including a second-round submission by rear-naked choke against Leticia Baltazar in Lux 042. Vazquez has experience in championship fights, having fought in two prior to Lux 046.
Will Vazquez secure the permanent strawweight championship on Friday night?
Navarrete Looks to Remain Undefeated in Lux 046 Main Event
Jazmin Navarrete has yet to suffer a loss in her professional MMA career. She is on an 11-fight winning streak, including amateur competition, dating back to 2015.
With a recent victory over Yajaira Romo in Lux 044, Navarrete will aim to continue her winning streak in the Lux 046 main event.
If Navarrete wins, she could find herself on the radar for a potential UFC contract.
Analysis, Film Study, and Prediction
With the Lux 046 main event being for a vacant title, both fighters are expected to give their all.
Vazquez Slick With Subs
Andrea Vazquez has shown prowess in winning fights by submission. She will look to capitalize if she can get Jazmin Navarrete to the mat.
Navarrete Has Fists of Fury
Jazmin Navarrete is known for her striking ability, and she will likely come out swinging in the Lux 046 main event.
Final Thoughts
With Lux 046 being the only MMA event on Friday night, make sure to tune in and catch all the action. Prediction: Jazmin Navarrete by Second-Round Knockout.
