Hombres de Honor: Martial Arts Festival in Necochea
The Municipal Sports Complex “Edgardo Hugo Yelpo” is set to host the 15th edition of Hombres de Honor, one of Argentina’s most exciting martial arts events. This year’s card promises action with Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, K1, Kickboxing, and MMA. Adding to the spectacle, the renowned Kimura Pro League will showcase elite Jiu Jitsu talent, awarding champions in every category with cash prizes.
Over 250 Athletes Enter the Cage
Organized by Mauricio Dolimpio, director of the Dojo Hombres de Honor, the event opens at noon with more than 250 competitors. Fighters will clash inside the octagon and in the cage, making this the biggest edition yet. To keep things on schedule, organizers created an extra competition area.
Registrations exceeded expectations. “We reached over 130 athletes for combat sports and 140 for Jiu Jitsu,” Dolimpio explained. “That’s a huge number, so we added more referees and staff to keep the pace.”
Hombres de Honor: From Spain to Latin America
Founded in Spain, Hombres de Honor (HDH) has become a leading Mixed Martial Arts promotion in Europe and Latin America. With its headquarters in Spain, HDH has built an international reputation by staging high-level events across multiple regions. From HDH 101: México vs España at the iconic Hotel Melody Maker in Cancún to major arenas in Buenos Aires, Murcia, and León, the promotion continues to expand.
Over the years, HDH has hosted more than 120 events, blending local heroes with global contenders. Landmark shows like HDH 124: International MMA Open in Bosnia and Sangre y Arena 5 in Spain cemented its status as a cornerstone of MMA culture in the Spanish-speaking world. Today, HDH connects Europe and Latin America through combat sports, proving that its name—“Men of Honor”—truly reflects competition, discipline, and brotherhood inside the cage.
Beyond the Cage: A Growing Legacy
The program also features a Muay Thai seminar by Damián “Rayo” Segovia and a Jiu Jitsu clinic by the legendary ‘Maldito Maestro.’ For Dolimpio, though, Hombres de Honor is about more than fighting. “Bringing Argentina’s best athletes to Necochea is priceless. It’s also tourism—people eat, stay, and shop here,” he said.
Mendoza’s three-time Jiu Jitsu world champion Juan Pablo Vallone echoed that view. After debuting last year, Vallone returned with eight athletes. “The organization, hospitality, and prizes make it special. My fighters love coming here,” he noted.
With each edition, Hombres de Honor grows into a true martial arts festival, putting Necochea on the national map. This 15th chapter confirms its reputation as a cornerstone of Argentina’s combat sports scene.
