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, such Saul "Canelo Alvarez who has won world championships, are icons. Mexico is not as well-known for its MMA talent as it is in boxing but it has produced some the best fighters in MMA's history.
Brandon Moreno
Brandon Carrillo Moreno is a professional mixed martial artist from Mexico. He competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was the Interim UFC Flyweight Champion. He is well-known for his fast and intense style of fighting.
He is married Shirley Moreno. They have been together more than 10 years. She usually stands by his side 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. In December 2018, he signed with the Mexican promotion AAA. He plans to wrestle more this year.
Velasquez was charged with attempted murder as well as multiple gun assault. Velasquez has been held without bail. The shooting took place on Monday, and Velasquez was arrested in connection to the incident. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries from the shooting.
Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz, a Mexican fighter in MMA, is a champion and one the most charismatic UFC fighters. His last fight was against Rob Lawler in UFC 47. Lawler won the fight by KO in Round 2. Diaz hasn’t been in the ring since. He has started his own fight promotion company, Real Fight, Inc. With his brother, he has also started a clothing line as well as a jiu-jitsu training centre.
In this eagerly awaited fight, Diaz will finally make his long-awaited return in the Octagon. While this may be his last fight with WME it is uncertain what Diaz's future holds. However, Diaz will be fighting Ferguson in a difficult fight.
Alejandro Perez
Alejandro Perez from Mexico is a mixed martial artist who currently competes in the bantamweight category of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The reality TV series "The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America" made his name. Perez became more interested in MMA after he won.
Perez, 33, is a Mexican national and was born on September 2, 1989. Perez, now 33, competes in the bantamweight category. He made his UFC debut on November 15, 2014. He trains at American Kickboxing Academy.
Melissa Martinez
Melissa Martinez is a Mexican kickboxer who is 25 years of age. Since 2016, she has competed professionally in kickboxing. She has an impeccable record and is considered one of the top prospects in mixed martial art. Her specialty is shock technique. She has also trained in kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Martinez won the gold medal at this year's 2021 World Association of Kickboxing Operators (WAKO), World Championship. She was also named the best female fighter at the event. She was also awarded the 2016 Pan American Kickboxing Championship title and a silver medal at 2017 World Games. She is also a six-time national kickboxing champion. She has a promising MMA career and plans to continue competing in kickboxing.