Mexicans have a long history in boxing. Mexico has some of world's most respected fighters, including Julio Cesar Chavez. Others, such Saul "Canelo Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez, have won world titles and become icons. Although Mexico does not have the same kind of royalty in MMA as it does in boxing, it has produced some of the most talented fighters in the history of the sport.
Brandon Moreno
Brandon Carrillo Moreno a professional mixed martial artist hailing from Mexico. He competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former Flyweight Champion and currently serves as the Interim UFC Flyweight Champion. He is known for his fast-paced, intense fighting style.
He is married Shirley Moreno, and they have been together for over 10 year. She stands beside him at public appearances. The couple has three children: Maddie was born 2014, Megan was born 2019 and Morgan was born 2021. They have shared pictures of their family on social media.
Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez a Mexican heavyweight has found a new career with professional wrestling after a successful UFC campaign. He has been a wrestler in Mexico as well as the WWE. He signed with AAA Mexican in December 2018. He plans to fight more this season.
Velasquez has been accused of attempted murder and multiple firearm assault. He is being held without bail and will appear in court on Wednesday. Velasquez, who was involved in the shooting, was taken into police custody. The victim sustained only non-life-threatening injuries after the shooting.
Nick Diaz
Mexican MMA fighter Nick Diaz is a world champion and one of the most charismatic UFC fighters. His last fight was against Rob Lawler at UFC 47. Lawler prevailed by KO in the second round. Diaz has never been in the ring professionally since then. Real Fight, Inc. is his fight promotion company. He also co-founded a clothing brand and a jiujitsu training facility with his brother.
This is the highly anticipated fight in which Diaz makes his long-awaited comeback to the octagon. While this may be his last fight with WME it is uncertain what Diaz's future holds. Ferguson will be Diaz's opponent.
Alejandro Perez
Alejandro Perez is a Mexican mixed martial artist currently fighting in the bantamweight section of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The reality television program "The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America" made the Perez a household name. Perez was awarded the show and turned his attention to MMA.
Perez, 33, was born in Mexico on September 2, 1989. He is now 33 and competes at bantamweight. He made his UFC debut on November 15, 2014. He trains at American Kickboxing Academy.
Melissa Martinez
Melissa Martinez, a Mexican Kickboxer, is 25 years old. She has been competing professionally since 2016. She is an excellent prospect in mixed martial arts and has a perfect record. Her specialty is shock technique. She is also a Muay Thai and kickboxing instructor.
Martinez won the gold medal at this year's 2021 World Association of Kickboxing Operators (WAKO), World Championship. She was also awarded the title of best female fighter at this event. She also won the 2016 Pan American Kickboxing Championship, and the silver medal at the 2017 World Games. She is also a sixtime national kickboxing champion. She is a promising MMA fighter who plans to continue fighting in kickboxing.