Combate Global: Mexico vs. USA
Get ready for an absolutely unforgettable, action-packed night of professional mixed martial arts competition. Combate Global has officially announced its thrilling five-fight card for Saturday, April 11. Broadcasted live from Burbank, California. Combate Global Presents ‘Mexico vs. USA.’ This fight night marks a major schedule shift for the promotion. Starting April 11, all future Combate Global live events in 2026 will permanently take place on Saturday nights for Much More Action.
Catch The Combat Sports Action Live
You can easily watch the complete Combate Global Mexico vs USA broadcast across multiple accessible platforms. In the United States, tune in exactly at 10 p.m. ET (9 p.m. CT). Spanish language coverage airs directly on EstrellaTV and Samsung TV Plus. English commentary streams live via Samsung TV Plus. Global audiences can also stream the English broadcast on the official Combate Global YouTube channel. Additionally, Mexican MMA fans can catch the live stream on Samsung TV Plus starting at 9 p.m. CT. For those wanting to attend, tickets are currently available on Ticketon.com, starting at just $30.
Main Event: Vazquez vs Welch
“Among epic rivalries, few are as intense as Mexico vs. USA, so this is the perfect way to launch our Saturday night live events,” said COMBATE GLOBAL CEO Campbell McLaren.
The main event features a fiery bantamweight clash at 135 pounds. Gianni “Kriptonita” Vazquez (13-5-1) proudly represents Mexico against American rising star Alvin “El Yunque” Welch (6-1). Vazquez, a 31-year-old warrior originally from Mexico City, currently trains under Colin Oyama in California. Recently, Vazquez boldly fought on two days’ notice. He unfortunately suffered a decision loss that snapped a dominant five-fight win streak. Notably, Vazquez remains the only fighter to ever defeat globally ranked David Martinez. Welch brings dangerous finishing skills from Spokane, Washington. Welch secured his last impressive MMA victory with a second-round rear-naked choke.
Co-Main Event: Vera Battles Anguiano
The fantastic women’s co-main event delivers a phenomenal 120-pound catchweight bout. Nadia Vera (6-5-1) squares off against Abril “Mulan” Anguiano (7-5). Vera, representing Mexico City’s aggressive Bonebreakers team, brings heavy grappling experience to La Jaula. She actively holds belts in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. On the other side, the Texas-based Anguiano is a fierce, relentless striker. Impressively, Anguiano has never been knocked out in her entire professional career. Because of her vast professional boxing background, Anguiano’s incredibly heavy hands will severely test Vera’s elite grappling defense.
Full Combate Global April Fight Card
FIGHT CARD “COMBATE GLOBAL: MEXICO VS. USA” – APRIL 11, 2026:
- BANTAMWEIGHT MAIN EVENT:
- Gianni Vázquez (13-5-1) vs. Alvin Welch (6-1)
- CATCHWEIGHT (120 LB) CO-MAIN EVENT:
- Nadia Vera (6-5-1) vs. Abril Anguiano (7-5)
- CATCHWEIGHT (175 LB):
- Gerardo Bazaldua (6-3) vs. Joaquín García (2-0)
- STRAWWEIGHT:
- Gabriela Aviña (2-1) vs. Sophie Lang (1-0)
- CATCHWEIGHT (150 LB):
- Erik Valerio (0-0) vs. Amin Derakshan (0-0)
