Mexicans have a rich and varied history in boxing. Mexico has some of world's most respected fighters, including Julio Cesar Chavez. Others like Saul "Canelo Alvarez have won world championships, and 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 an 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. They have three daughters: Maddie was born in 2014, Megan in 2019, and Morgan in 2021. They shared photos of their family on social networks.
Cain Velasquez
After a successful UFC career, Mexican heavyweight Cain Velasquez has found a new career in professional wrestling. He has previously wrestled in Mexico and with the WWE. In December 2018, he signed with the Mexican promotion AAA. He plans to continue wrestling this year.
Velasquez was charged with attempted murder as well as multiple gun assault. Velasquez is currently being held without bail. He will appear in court Wednesday. 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 from Mexico is a world champion in MMA and one of UFC's most charismatic fighters. He last fought Rob Lawler at UFC 47. Lawler won the fight by KO in Round 2. Since then, Diaz has not entered the ring professionally. He has started his own fight promotion company, Real Fight, Inc. 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. Diaz could lose this fight to WME. But it's not clear what his 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 moved on to the MMA industry after he won the show.
Perez, 33 is a Mexican national. He was born September 2, 1989. He is now 33 and competes at bantamweight. He made his UFC debut at the UFC on November 15, 2014. He trains at American Kickboxing Academy.
Melissa Martinez
Melissa Martinez is a 25-year-old 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 specialty is shock technique. She also has training in Muay Thai Muay Thai kickboxing.
Martinez won a medal at the 2021 World Association of Kickboxing Organiss (WAKO), World Championship, in Italy. She was also named best female fighter during the event. She won the 2016 Pan American Kickboxing Championship. She is also a sixtime national kickboxing champion. She has a promising MMA career and plans to continue competing in kickboxing.