The recent MVP Fight Night from Orlando, Florida, presented a mix of high-intensity boxing and a less than stellar main event. While the featured bout between Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova for the interim WBA flyweight championship ended in a contentious majority draw, overshadowed by constant infractions, the co-main event saw an impressive upset by Abass Baraou over Yoenis Tellez, claiming the interim WBA super welterweight title. The evening's undercard also provided decisive victories for other competitors.

The highly anticipated interim WBA flyweight title clash between Yankiel Rivera and Angelino Cordova descended into a chaotic display from the opening bell. The fight was plagued by a continuous stream of fouls, including headlocks, leg sweeps, rabbit punches, and headbutts, turning it into a wrestling match rather than a boxing contest. The referee, Luis Pabon, struggled to maintain control, focusing more on reprimanding a complaining corner than on penalizing the pervasive rule violations.

Angelino Cordova, with a record of 19-0-2 (12 KO), seemed to thrive in the disarray, launching wild, untidy blows throughout. Yankiel Rivera (7-0-1, 3 KO), a southpaw, found it impossible to establish a rhythm or showcase his boxing skills amidst the constant fouling and repeated head clashes. A significant moment occurred in the fourth round when a headbutt opened a severe cut above Rivera's eyelid. This injury sparked a brief period of intense action, with Cordova attempting to capitalize on the cut, only to be caught by Rivera. Cordova avoided a knockdown by illegally pulling Rivera to the canvas twice. Although Rivera did receive a 10-8 round later, it was for a questionable knockdown that many felt should have been ruled a push.

The fouls persisted, with Cordova losing a point in the sixth round for rabbit punches, a solitary penalty in a bout characterized by continuous rule-breaking. As the fight progressed, Rivera adopted a more defensive strategy, circling and using distance to evade Cordova's charges. Despite Cordova landing a series of right hands at the close of the eleventh round, failing to secure a knockdown, the official scores resulted in a split decision. Two judges scored it 113-113, while the third awarded the fight to Cordova, 115-111. The vacant interim WBA flyweight title thus remained unclaimed. While a rematch might be the logical next step, the nature of this contest leaves little desire for a second encounter.

In stark contrast to the main event's disarray, the chief support bout delivered a thrilling and action-packed performance. Abass Baraou, with a record of 17-1 (9 KO), delivered a commanding performance to upset Yoenis Tellez (10-1, 7 KO) and seize his interim WBA super welterweight championship. Baraou's relentless forward pressure and high punch volume consistently put Tellez on the defensive. As the fight advanced, Tellez's defense weakened, allowing Baraou to land an increasing number of significant blows. In the final minute of the twelfth round, Baraou stunned Tellez and dropped him just before the concluding bell. The judges' scores reflected Baraou's dominance, with unanimous decisions of 116-111, 115-112, and 117-110 in his favor. This victory marks Tellez's first professional defeat and positions Baraou as a strong contender for the full WBA title, especially given that current champion Terence Crawford is unlikely to return to the 154-pound division.

The event also featured other notable bouts. Stephanie Han (11-0, 3 KO) successfully defended her WBA title against Paulina Angel (7-2-2, 3 KO). Han overcame an early knockdown and a fourth-round cut to secure a unanimous decision. Despite the judges' wide scores of 98-91, the outcome was largely undisputed. In another fight, Lucas Bahdi (20-0, 15 KO) secured a unanimous decision victory over Roger Gutierrez (29-7-1, 22 KO) in a WBA eliminator. Bahdi's counter right hand in the sixth round, which led to a knockdown, was a pivotal moment in his well-deserved win, with judges scoring it 116-111, 117-110, and 115-112.

Overall, the MVP Fight Night showcased both the unpredictable and exciting aspects of professional boxing. While one championship fight ended in a frustrating deadlock, another delivered a clear and compelling upset, setting the stage for future developments in the respective divisions.