Mexicans have a rich and varied history in boxing. Some of the best fighters in the world come from Mexico, such as Julio Cesar Chavez and Oscar De La Hoya. Others, like Saul "Canelo Alvarez, have won the world championships and are now icons. Mexico may not be as famous in MMA as in boxing, but it has produced some outstanding fighters throughout the history of the sport.
Brandon Moreno
Brandon Carrillo Moreno is a professional mixed martial artist from Mexico. He competes at Flyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is an ex-Flyweight Champion and serves as Interim UFC Flyweight Champion. His fast-paced and intense style is what makes him so popular.
He has been married for more than ten years to Shirley Moreno. She often stands by him when he makes public appearances. The couple have three daughters, Maddie born in 2014, Megan born in 2019 and Morgan born in 2021. On social media, they shared photos of their loved ones.
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 wrestling promotion in December 2018. He intends to wrestle more in 2018.
Velasquez has been accused of attempted murder and multiple firearm assault. He is being held indefinitely without bail and will be appearing in court on Wednesday. The shooting took place on Monday, and Velasquez was arrested in connection to the incident. The victim suffered from non-life threatening injuries.
Nick Diaz
Mexican MMA fighter Nick Diaz is a world champion and one of the most charismatic UFC fighters. His last fight against Rob Lawler was at UFC 47. Lawler won the second round by KO. Diaz hasn't fought professionally since. Real Fight, Inc., his own promoter company, has been established. He and his brother have also established a clothing line, as well as a center for jiu jitsu.
In this eagerly awaited fight, Diaz will finally make his long-awaited return in the Octagon. Although this could be his final fight with WME, it is not clear what the future holds for Diaz. Ferguson will be his opponent.
Alejandro Perez
Alejandro Perez (a mixed martial artist from Mexico) is currently competing in bantamweight at the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The reality television series "The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America" made Perez famous. Perez became more interested in MMA after he won.
Perez, 33, was born in Mexico on September 2, 1989. He is now 33 and competes at bantamweight. On November 15, 2014, he made his UFC debut. 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 proficient in Muay Thai and Kickboxing.
Martinez won a medal at the 2021 World Association of Kickboxing Organiss (WAKO), World Championship, in Italy. She was also awarded the title of best female fighter at this event. She won the 2016 Pan American Kickboxing Championship. She is also a sixtime national champion in kickboxing. She has a promising MMA career, and she plans to continue kickboxing competitions.