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MJF Captures CMLL World Light Heavyweight Title, Schedules First Defense on August 15

MJF’s win came via a half-crab knee submission that cemented his cross-promotional heel persona

Overview

  • MJF dethroned Averno at Arena Mexico on August 1, ending a 491-day reign with a knee-shattering half-crab submission.
  • The victory marked MJF’s 14th singles championship, his first title in CMLL and inaugural Light Heavyweight crown.
  • He confirmed his first defense will be against Zandokan Jr. at the August 15 CMLL Viernes Espectacular.
  • In a post-match promo wearing Mistico’s mask, MJF proclaimed himself an ‘American hero’ as part of his national pride storyline.
  • Zandokan Jr. confronted MJF after the match, demanding respect for lucha libre and vowing to bring the belt back to Mexico.