Si bien hay un largo historial de peleadores de origen mexicano en los deportes de combate, Moreno es el primer campeón de la UFC nacido en el país. Su auge llega cuando la UFC busca ampliar su alcance.
Category: Mixed Martial Arts
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As Brandon Moreno Rises, UFC Hopes Other Mexican Fighters Follow
Even with a long history of fighters of Mexican heritage in combat sports, Brandon Moreno is the first U.F.C. champion born in Mexico. His rise comes as the company looks to expand its reach.
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Welcome to the Age of the Cage Match
These days, powerful men want to beat one another. Literally.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘Everyone Knew but Him’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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Francis Ngannou Signs Deal With Professional Fighters League
The unusual mixed martial arts deal allows Ngannou, a former heavyweight titleholder for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, to compete in a boxing matchup this year.
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And in This Corner, Hailing From Dagestan, Presenting Hasbulla
A charismatic viral video star who stands just over three feet tall has become the most beloved man in the U.F.C. universe — even though he doesn’t actually fight.
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And in This Corner, Hailing From Dagestan, Presenting Hasbulla
A charismatic viral video star who stands just over three feet tall has become the most beloved man in the U.F.C. universe — even though he doesn’t actually fight.
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Adesanya Brings Moment of Stability by Regaining U.F.C. Title
Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira to regain the 185-pound championship belt, winning a rematch of a bout he had lost in November amid a time of star turnover in the sport.
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Adesanya Wants His U.F.C. Belt Back. Pereira Wants to End Their Rivalry.
Israel Adesanya was knocked out by Alex Pereira at Madison Square Garden in a surprise. They fight again on Saturday for the U.F.C.’s 185-pound title.
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WWE Acquired by UFC Owner Endeavor to Form Fighting Heavyweight
The New York Times – Business:The new company, with the stock ticker “TKO,” is betting that the value of rights for live events like wrestling will continue to soar.