The Nice champion retained his middleweight title at Ares 27. A submission victory in the 3rd round against Brazilian Moacir Rocha in a memorable evening for French MMA fans.
Ares 27 made a mark at the Palais des Sports in Marseille. With seven fights involving French fighters, the tricolor representatives thrilled the venue, securing six victories. Submissions, KOs, and TKOs set the pace for the evening, despite a few canceled fights. The main card and the preliminaries delivered on their promises, offering an intense spectacle to the spectators present.
The most anticipated moment was still the Main Event. Virgil Augen, undefeated until now (8-0-0), defended his middleweight belt against Brazilian Moacir Rocha (14-7-1).
Virgil Augen, a masterful victory
The fight for the belt began cautiously. Both opponents sought to observe each other, making the first round very balanced. It took until the third round for the Nice native to gain the advantage. Taking advantage of his opponent’s fatigue, Virgil Augen succeeded in a decisive takedown. After skillfully locking in an armbar, he forced Moacir Rocha to submit.
This submission victory allows Virgil Augen to retain his middleweight champion title, confirming his status as a rising star in MMA.
