IMMAF
Mexico’s national squad just made a massive statement at the 2026 IMMAF Pan American Mixed Martial Arts Championship. Hosting the thrilling continental event in Monterrey, the team absolutely dominated the opening days. They secured an unbelievable thirty-six medals right out of the starting gate.
Youth Divisions Deliver Early Glory
The action inside the Arena Mobil Súper has been completely electric. Passionate fans actively watched young athletes in divisions A, B, C, and D leave everything inside the cage. These early rounds showed serious talent and immense depth across both male and female weight classes.
In the fiercely competitive Youth A bracket, Ángel Llanes grabbed gold in the 65.8 kg class. Alan Hernández and Carlos Roque controlled the 83.9 kg heavy division, taking home gold and silver. Meanwhile, Karla Hernández shined bright, capturing a truly hard-fought silver at 56.7 kg.
Rising Stars Take Center Stage
The momentum easily carried into the younger brackets. Yostin Hipólito and Emilio Licona both won stunning gold medals in Youth B. The female fighters stepped up beautifully too, with Alondra Cardoso and Fernanda Mejía securing well-deserved podium spots at 48 kg.
Youth C competitors brought incredible energy to the mats. Héctor Martínez, Emiliano Velázquez, and Luis Yahel Hernández led multiple dominant one-two finishes for Mexico. Over in Youth D, Erik Escalona and Ashley Marín easily snagged top honors, proving that the future of Mexican MMA is incredibly and undeniably bright today.
Senior Bouts Promise More Action
Sanctioned officially by the IMMAF, this massive tournament is far from over. Friday brings the highly anticipated junior and senior matchups. Elite fighters from across the Americas are ready to clash, but the host nation has already set a remarkably high bar. Everyone is wondering if the veterans can match the explosive start delivered by the youth roster. With thirty-six early medals officially secured, one thing is absolutely certain right now: the passionate Mexican team is built to win it all this truly amazing championship weekend in Monterrey.
