Fusion FC 97: Vacacela vs. Padilla is a mixed martial arts event promoted by Fusion FC to take place on October 23, 2025 at the Centro Convenciones Barranco in Barranco, Lima, Peru.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Lightweight Alvaro Vacacela vs. Ronald Padilla 155 lbs Interim Lightweight Championship
Flyweight Sandra Lavado vs. Waleska Sousa 125 lbs
Featherweight Piero Pineda vs. Roy Quispe 145 lbs
Strawweight Paula Luna vs. Fernanda Priscila 115 lbs
Lightweight Jorge Bardales vs. Victor Gormas 155 lbs
Strawweight Anyela Perez vs. Katherinne Machuca 115 lbs
Bantamweight Adrian Arauco vs. Alexis Chavez 135 lbs Amateur Reto de Campeones
Preliminary Amateur Card
Bantamweight Aldair Guzman vs. Carlos Cruz Junior 135 lbs
Featherweight Michael Porzolis vs. Diego Alvarado 145 lbs
Bantamweight Diego Mora vs. Jhancarlo Cuellar 135 lbs
Flyweight Snaider Serna vs. Eduardo Leon 125 lbs
Background
The battle for Lightweight supremacy returns to Lima! Fusion FC is set to ignite the Centro Convenciones Barranco in Barranco, Peru, on October 23, 2025, for a night of high-stakes mixed martial arts, headlined by two pivotal title fights.
In the main event, the Interim Lightweight Championship is on the line as the seasoned veteran Alvaro Vacacela steps back into the cage. Vacacela, a dangerous and durable presence in the FFC Lightweight division, has fought a murderer's row of top talent and is determined to capture the title. Standing across from him is the submission artist Ronald "Guerrero de Dios" Padilla. Known for his lethal work on the mat, Padilla has dominated opponents with a staggering number of finishes via submission, making him one of the most feared ground threats in the weight class. This clash of a proven grinder against a submission specialist is guaranteed to deliver a chaotic finish.
The night also features a major Amateur title bout, as the Amateur Reto de Campeones belt is contested between Adrian Arauco and Alexis "El Diamante" Chavez. Arauco brings a tested amateur record and a hunger for gold, while Chavez, an explosive young talent, has recently been delivering exciting finishes. This matchup promises a frenetic pace as both men look to transition into the professional ranks with a major belt wrapped around their waist.
Beyond the headlining title bouts, the card is stacked with crucial matchups, including Flyweight action with Sandra Lavado facing Waleska Sousa, and Strawweight contender Paula Luna battling Fernanda Priscila.
Prepare for a full night of action as Fusion FC 97 takes over Lima, Peru.
