The 12 Greatest Mexican UFC Fighters of All Time

Trailblazing champions, knockout artists, and gritty fan favorites all carry the flag, spanning weight classes and generations. Who's the greatest of all time?

1

Brandon Moreno

Mexico's first homegrown UFC champion, a two-time flyweight titleholder known for his rivalry with Figueiredo.

1000pts

2

Cain Velasquez

Two-time UFC heavyweight champion who fought under 'Brown Pride' and holds the longest heavyweight title reign.

622pts

3

Gabriel Benitez

Veteran Mexican featherweight known for his aggressive striking and Fight of the Night bonuses.

444pts

4

Joseph Benavidez

Longtime flyweight standout of Mexican-American descent who twice fought for the title.

444pts

5

Alexa Grasso

Women's flyweight champion and the first fighter to defeat Valentina Shevchenko in the UFC.

444pts

6

Yair Rodriguez

Explosive, creative featherweight and former interim champion famous for highlight-reel finishes.

363pts

7

Diego Sanchez

The original Ultimate Fighter winner and fan-favorite brawler of Mexican-American descent.

363pts

8

Henry Cejudo

Olympic gold medalist and UFC double champ of Mexican-American heritage who held flyweight and bantamweight belts.

363pts

9

Brandon Royval

High-action flyweight contender of Mexican-American heritage known for his submission-heavy style.

266pts

10

Ricardo Lamas

Mexican-American featherweight contender 'The Bully' who challenged Jose Aldo for the belt.

266pts

11

Kelvin Gastelum

TUF winner and welterweight/middleweight contender who fought Israel Adesanya in a Fight of the Year.

148pts

12

Tony Ferguson

Mexican-American fighter who built a legendary 12-fight win streak and held the interim lightweight title.

148pts