In an exciting fight that had a little bit of everything, Mexico's Daniel "Cejitas" Valladares became IBF minimumweight world champion, by securing a well-deserved twelve round split decision over Filipino Rene Mark Cuarto in the main event of a card presented by Bxstrs at the Deportivo Revolución in San Nicolás de la Garza, which was broadcast live internationally by ESPN KnockOut.

Valladares (26-3-1, 15 KO's) was the more active fighter in the ring and the one who pushed the fight. Cuarto (20-3-2, 11 ko's), who was defending his title for the second time, started at a great pace, tried to impose the rhythm of the fight and prevail at close range, but as soon as Valladares got adjusted to this style and began to answer the onslaught from the champion, the tide began to turn.

In the fourth round, an accidental clash of heads opened a cut on the left eyebrow of Valladares, which prompted Cuarto to attack with more force. Valladares stayed at close range, and put in powerful combinations to the body. Cuarto himself was cut and showed facial swelling by the second half of the contest.

Valladares seemed to close better with the heavier blows, but Cuarto was certainly in the fight and looked to impose his own will in the championship rounds.

The official judges offered up a split verdict - with a card of 114-113 in favor of Cuarto, and two cards of 116-112 for Valladares.

In the co-feature, Jalisco's Christian “Chispa” Medina achieved an important victory in a high action fight.

Medina (20-1-0, 14 KO's) landed the much better shots and powered his way to a tough ten round unanimous decision over Alejandro "Canito" Espinoza (18-3-0, 9 KO's).

The scores were 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93.