



The UFC has a keen interest in spreading its product to Mexico. With the rise of Mexican-American talent such as UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez, combined with the country’s already insatiable appetite for combat sports, Mexico has become a key market for prospective talent.

Those who traditionally might have chosen boxing are now looking at mixed martial arts as a possible career choice. The talent pool is deepening and Mexico is starting to produce some of the finest prospects in North America.