Mexicans have a rich past in boxing. Some of the best fighters in the world come from Mexico, such as Julio Cesar Chavez and Oscar De La Hoya. Others, such Saul "Canelo Alvarez who has won world championships, are icons. Mexico isn't as rich in MMA than it is in boxing. However, the country has produced some amazing fighters.
Brandon Moreno
Brandon Carrillo Moreno is a professional mixed martial artist from Mexico. He competes in Flyweight at 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 has been married to Shirley Moreno for over 10 years. She is always there to support him during public appearances. The couple has three children: Maddie was born 2014, Megan was born 2019 and Morgan was born 2021. The couple shared pictures on social media of their family.
Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is a Mexican heavyweight who has had a great UFC career. He now wants to pursue a career in professional wrestling. He has also wrestled in Mexico, and in the WWE. He signed with AAA Mexican in December 2018. He plans on wrestling more this year.
Velasquez has been charged with attempted murder and multiple gun assault. He is being held without bail and will appear in court on Wednesday. Velasquez and the victim were shot on Monday. The victim suffered from non-life threatening injuries.
Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz, Mexican MMA fighter is a world champion. His last fight was against Rob Lawler, UFC 47. Lawler won the second round by KO. Diaz has not been back in the ring since. Real Fight, Inc. is his fight promotion company. He has also created a clothing line and a jiu jitsu training center with his brother.
This highly anticipated fight will see Diaz make his long-awaited return to octagon. While this may be his last fight with WME it is uncertain what Diaz's future holds. He will be facing Ferguson, who is a tough opponent.
Alejandro Perez
Alejandro Perez, a Mexican mixed martial arts artist, is currently competing at the Ultimate Fighting Championship's bantamweight division. The reality television program "The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America" made the Perez a household name. Perez began to focus on MMA after he won the reality TV show.
Perez, 33, was born in Mexico on September 2, 1989. Perez is 33 years old now and competes in bantamweight. He made his UFC debut in November 2014. He trains at the American Kickboxing Academy.
Melissa Martinez
Melissa Martinez, 25, is a Mexican kickboxer. She has been competing professionally since 2016. She has an impeccable record and is considered one of the top prospects in mixed martial art. Her speciality is shock technique. She is also proficient in Muay Thai and Kickboxing.
Martinez won a gold medal at the 2021 World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) World Championship in Italy. She was also named best female fighter during the event. She also won the 2016 Pan American Kickboxing Championship and a silver medal at the 2017 World Games. She is also a six-time national kickboxing champion. She is a promising MMA fighter who plans to continue fighting in kickboxing.