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The 12 Greatest Mexican UFC Fighters of All Time

by YPB Team

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 — ranked #11
    Brandon Moreno
    Mexico's first homegrown UFC champion, a two-time flyweight titleholder known for his rivalry with Figueiredo.
    1000pts
  2. Cain Velasquez — ranked #22
    Cain Velasquez
    Two-time UFC heavyweight champion who fought under 'Brown Pride' and holds the longest heavyweight title reign.
    622pts
  3. Gabriel Benitez — ranked #33
    Gabriel Benitez
    Veteran Mexican featherweight known for his aggressive striking and Fight of the Night bonuses.
    444pts
  4. Joseph Benavidez — ranked #44
    Joseph Benavidez
    Longtime flyweight standout of Mexican-American descent who twice fought for the title.
    444pts
  5. Alexa Grasso — ranked #55
    Alexa Grasso
    Women's flyweight champion and the first fighter to defeat Valentina Shevchenko in the UFC.
    444pts
  6. Yair Rodriguez — ranked #66
    Yair Rodriguez
    Explosive, creative featherweight and former interim champion famous for highlight-reel finishes.
    363pts
  7. Diego Sanchez — ranked #77
    Diego Sanchez
    The original Ultimate Fighter winner and fan-favorite brawler of Mexican-American descent.
    363pts
  8. Henry Cejudo — ranked #88
    Henry Cejudo
    Olympic gold medalist and UFC double champ of Mexican-American heritage who held flyweight and bantamweight belts.
    363pts
  9. Brandon Royval — ranked #99
    Brandon Royval
    High-action flyweight contender of Mexican-American heritage known for his submission-heavy style.
    266pts
  10. Ricardo Lamas — ranked #1010
    Ricardo Lamas
    Mexican-American featherweight contender 'The Bully' who challenged Jose Aldo for the belt.
    266pts
  11. Kelvin Gastelum — ranked #1111
    Kelvin Gastelum
    TUF winner and welterweight/middleweight contender who fought Israel Adesanya in a Fight of the Year.
    0pts
  12. Tony Ferguson — ranked #1212
    Tony Ferguson
    Mexican-American fighter who built a legendary 12-fight win streak and held the interim lightweight title.
    0pts

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