Highlighting Three Ascending Latin American Stars Set To Compete On Saturday At UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh In Mexico City
The first time the UFC ventured to Mexico City was less than a dozen years ago, and while that feels like an eternity in many regards, the ramifications of that initial trip and the subsequent investment into the Latin American market are only truly starting to be felt now.
Having a moment where Mexican standouts Brandon Moreno, Alexa Grasso, and Yair Rodriguez all simultaneously held UFC gold showed the emerging generation that ultimate success at the highest level was possible, and the opening of the UFC Performance Institute in Mexico City in 2024 provided a training ground for those looking to follow in their footsteps.