Mixed martial arts in Mexico

Mixed martial arts in Mexico
CountryMexico
Governing bodyFederación de Artes Marciales Mixtas Equidad y Juego Limpio (FAMMEJL)[1]
National teamMexico

Mixed martial arts in Mexico became very popular in the 2000s, being one of the fastest growing sports in that country.[2]

History

Traditional martial arts, from national ones such as lucha tarahumara (Tarahumara wrestling)[3] to those from other places such as judo, have shaped MMA in Mexico, along with other combat sports such as boxing and taekwondo, in which the country has stood out considerably.[4][5]

In November 2014, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) would hold its first event on Mexican soil with UFC 180 at the Mexico City Arena.[6] Tickets were sold out in just 8 hours, which is a record for the venue.[7][8]

Organizations

The major MMA organizations in Mexico are LUX Fight League,[9] Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico[10] and Budo Sento Championship.[11]

At the amateur level, The Federación de Artes Marciales Mixtas Equidad y Juego Limpio (lit. Federation of Mixed Martial Arts Equity and Fair Play), is the main governing body for the sport of MMA and the promotion of the sport in Mexico,[1] supported and recognized by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF). Its current president is Ubaldo Marroquin.[12]

Television

The UFC is the most widely watched organization, and its events are broadcast live on Fox Sports on cable television; and also for the UFC Fight Pass streaming service.[13]

References

  1. ^ a b "Federación de Artes Marciales Mixtas Equidad y Juego Limpio". famm.com.mx.
  2. ^ "¿Por qué México es una potencia mundial en boxeo y una creciente fuerza en Artes Marciales Mixtas?". Revista Fortuna (in Mexican Spanish). 2024-09-23. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  3. ^ "El ritual de la lucha cuerpo a cuerpo". El Economista. 2010-11-24. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  4. ^ "Historia de nuestro boxeo". www.elsiglodedurango.com.mx (in Spanish). 2018-01-14. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  5. ^ "Moon Dai-won: father of Mexican taekwondo". Korea Times. 2013-07-19. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  6. ^ Staff (2014-04-29). "Viva Mexico – The UFC and TUF head South". ufc.com. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  7. ^ "UFC 180 draws reported 21,000 fans, sets Mexico City Arena gate record". MMAjunkie.com. 2014-11-16.
  8. ^ Kevin Iole. "UFC 180 in Mexico City needs just eight hours to sell all 21,000 tickets". Sports Yahoo. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  9. ^ Cruz, Cesar (2018-08-31). "LUX Fight League busca consolidarse como una importante empresa en MMA". Récord (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2024-04-25.
  10. ^ Angulo Álvarez, Marcos (2021-02-01). "UWC se fortalece". Semanario ZETA (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  11. ^ Alcantará, Faustino (2023-06-11). "¿Cómo surgió Budo Sento Championship? Iván Macías explica la idea que cambió las MMA en México". El Heraldo Deportes (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  12. ^ "National Federations - IMMAF".
  13. ^ Guirado, Heliana (2023-05-03). "¿Dónde ver la UFC en vivo, TV y streaming en México?". Fansided. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
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