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Combate Global
Company typePrivate
IndustryProfessional Mixed Martial Arts
Founded2011 (2011)
FounderCampbell McLaren
HeadquartersNew York, NY
Area served
United States
Mexico
Latin America
Brazil
Spain
Global Streaming
Key people
Campbell McLaren, CEO
Joe Plumeri, Chairman of the Board
Lawrence Kahm, Chief Financial Officer
Mike Afromowitz, EVP Fight Ops & Communication
ProductsTelevision
Docuseries
Films
Merchandise
Streaming Network Service
Home Video
Live Event
Reality Show
Websitehttps://www.combateglobal.com

Combate Global (previously Combate Americas) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) sports franchise and media company directed toward a Hispanic audience. It includes TV broadcasts, live events, and mobile content[1]

Combate Global airs on Univision, Televisa, TUDN, Fuse, CBS Sports Network and Paramount Plus.

Combate Global caters to a millennial audience. The average age of the viewer is 27.[2]

Leadership[edit]

Campbell McLaren is the CEO and Founder of Combate Global. He is the co-founder/co-creator of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[3]

Joe Plumeri is the non-Executive Chairman of the board. Plumeri has served as the CEO of Citibank North America, chairman and CEO of Primerica, Co-Managing Partner or Shearson Lehman Brothers, and the chairman and CEO of Willis Group Holdings. He is the Co-owner of the New York Yankees minor league affiliate team, the Trenton Thunder.[4]

History[edit]

Beginnings and reality show[edit]

Combate Global began as a reality show (called Combate Americas) on Mun2, featuring ten fighters in two weight classes competing for a chance to win an exclusive contract with Combate Global.[5] The series culminated in a set of fights, with Ismael Leon being crowned the featherweight champion and Danny Morales winning the welterweight bracket.[6]

Chino y Nacho hosted the series, while Daddy Yankee served as the first commissioner of Combate Global.[7]

McLaren, the CEO of Combate Global, claims that the company “was specifically created to present the best new Hispanic fighters and to introduce a whole new audience to this highly entertaining sport.”[8]

Rebranding and television deals[edit]

In late March 2021, Combate Americas announced that due to rebranding the organization it is now named as Combate Global.[9] Simultaneously, they announced a five-year broadcasting partnership with Univision and a plan to produce 150 televised events.[9] After increased ratings, news surfaced in late July 2021 that Univision had bought a significant equity stake in Combate Global.[10]

In late June 2021, Combate Global announced that CBS Sports, through CBS Sports Network and Paramount Plus, would become the English language home for Combate Global,[11] while Fuse Media became the exclusive English language home in 2024.[12]

List of events[edit]

Fighters on a Beach
Fighters on a Beach

Combate Americas: Level vs. Arzeno

December 12, 2013 - Magic City Casino, Miami, Florida, United States

Main Event: Rene Martinez vs. Alan Arzeno

Combate Americas: Alvarez vs Patterson

September 17, 2015 - The D Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Main Event: Gustavo Lopez vs. Mauricio Diaz

Fighters Method
Gustavo Lopez (W) vs. Mauricio Diaz Decision (Unanimous)
Jay Pressley (W) vs. Irvin Veloz Decision (Unanimous)
Ricardo Palacios (W) vs. Benji Gómez KO (Head Kick)
Kyra Batara (W) vs. Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc Decision (Unanimous)
John Castaneda (W) vs. Justin Governale Decision (Unanimous)
Justin Patterson (W) vs. Ozzie Alvarez Decision (Unanimous)
Erick Sanchez (W) vs. Rudy Morales Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Carlos Garcia (W) vs. Luis Carmona Decision (Unanimous)

Combate Americas: Hollywood

December 16, 2015 - Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, California, United States

Main Event: John Castañeda vs. Federico Lopez

Fighters Method
Gustavo Lopez (W) vs. Joey Ruquet Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Ramos Cruz (W) vs. Jonathan Santa Maria Decision (Split)
Nick Piedmont (W) vs. Emilio Chavez Decision (Unanimous)
Ricardo Palacios (W) vs. Anthony Paredes Decision (Split)
Kyra Batara (W) vs. Liz McCarthy TKO (Punches)
John Castaneda (W) vs. Federico Lopez Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Izic Fernandez (W) vs. Israel Cruz KO (Punch)

Combate 5

April 18, 2016 - The Exchange, Los Angeles, California, USA

Main Event: Erick Sanchez vs. Mike Segura

Fighters Method
Marcos Gonzalez (W) vs. George Burton TKO (Punches)
Richard Louie Bowen Rojo Jr. (W) vs. Michael Reyes Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Jose Estrada (W) vs. Jonathan Quiroz KO (Punch)
Kyle Estrada (W) vs. Jonathan Santa Maria TKO (Elbows)
Adam Calderon (W) vs. Kevin Vazquez Decision (Unanimous)
Emilio Chavez (W) vs. Angel Luis Cruz Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Jonathan Martinez (W) vs. Jesse Cruz Submission (Armbar)
Erick Sanchez (W) vs. Mike Segura Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)

Combate 6

April 26, 2016 - The Exchange, Los Angeles, California, United States

Main Event: John Castaneda vs. Gabriel Solorio

Fighters Method
Yoandy Carrillo (W) vs. George Hernández TKO (Punches)
Joey Ruquet (W) vs. Luke Faultersack Submission (Anaconda Choke)
Christian Gonzalez (W) vs. Hector Saldana TKO (Punches)
Heinrich Wassmer (W) vs. Ramos Cruz Submission (Armbar)
Paola Ramirez (W) vs. Amber Tackett TKO (Superman Punch)
Marcos Bonilla (W) vs. Rudy Morales Decision (Unanimous)
Kyra Batara (W) vs. Jenny Silvero TKO (Punches)
John Castaneda (W) vs. Gabriel Solorio Decision (Split)
Erick Gonzalez (W) vs. Victor Martinez Decision (Split)
Adin Duenas (W) vs. Oliver Vazquez Decision (Unanimous)
Tony Lopez (W) vs. Shannon Ritch Submission (Guillotine Choke)

Combate 7

May 9, 2016 - The Exchange, Los Angeles, California, United States

Main Event: Ricky Palacios vs. Brandon Royval

Fighters Method
Angel Oliveras (W) vs. Benji Gomez Decision (Unanimous)
Joe Vidales (W) vs. Darrio Mobley TKO (Punches)
Mauricio Diaz (W) vs. Cristobal Chavez-Davila Decision (Unanimous)
Jacob Rosales (W) vs. Andrew Lagadaan Decision (Unanimous)
Gustavo Lopez (W) vs. Saul Elizondo TKO (Punches)
Ray Rodriguez (W) vs. Art Arciniega Decision (Split)
Paulina Granados (W) vs. Stephanie Alba Decision (Split)
Ricky Palacios (W) vs. Brandon Royval Decision (Unanimous)

Combate 8

August 11, 2016 - The Exchange, Los Angeles, California, United States

Main Event: John Castaneda vs. Angel Cruz

Fighters Method Round Time
Hakob Ter-Petrosyan (W) vs. George Hernandez TKO (Punches) 2 0:00
Daniel Rodriguez (W) vs. Hector Saldana Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) 1 3:45
John Castaneda (W) vs. Angel Cruz TKO (Punches) 2 2:25
Danny Martinez (W) vs. Benjamin Vinson Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Benji Gomez (W) vs. Heinrich Wassmer Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Albert Tapia (W) vs. Jonathan Santa Maria Decision (Majority) 3 5:00
Marcos Bonilla (W) vs. Izic Fernandez Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Jose Estrada (W) vs. Christian Cardona KO (Punches) 1 2:34
Erick Gonzalez (W) vs. Yoandy Carrillo TKO (Punches) 2 3:13
Jonathan Quiroz (W) vs. Ryan Lilley Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00

[13]

Combate 9: Empire Rising

October 14, 2016 - Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, United States

Main Event: John Castaneda vs. Gustavo Lopez

Fighters Method Round Time
John Castaneda (W) vs. Gustavo Lopez TKO (Punches) 4 2:24
Julian Marquez (W) vs. Matt Hamill TKO (Punches) 1 1:22
Marc Stevens (W) vs. Victor Reyna Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Jose Ceja (W) vs. Irwin Rivera KO (Punches) 1 4:22
Paulina Granados (W) vs. Jenna Serio Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
James Rodriguez (W) vs. Alex Henry Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 2:03
Matt Almy (W) vs. Freddy Arteaga TKO (Kick to the Body Punches 1 2:59

[14]

Combate 10

January 19, 2017 - El Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico

Main Event: Gustavo Lopez vs. Steve Swanson

Fighters Method Round Time
Christofer Ramirez (W) vs. Heriberto Tovar TKO (Punches) 3 3:16
Alex Velasco (W) vs. Julio Cesar Cruz Submission (Guillotine Choke) 2 0:47
Gustavo Lopez (W) vs. Steve Swanson Submission (Guillotine Choke) 1 2:34
Lisbeth Lopez Silva (W) vs. Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 3:07
Joey Ruquet (W) vs. Jose Ceja Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 2 1:47
Mark Delarosa (W) vs. Ivan Hernandez Flores Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) 2 3:11
Marco Antonio Elpidio (W) vs. Rodrigo Vargas Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Rafa Garcia (W) vs. Raul Najera Ocampo Submission (Heel Hook) 1 1:04
Enrique Barragan (W) vs. Kevin Garcia TKO (Punches) 2 0:48

[15]

Combate 11

February 16, 2017 - Burbank, California, United States

Main Event: Danny Ramirez vs. Erick Gonzalez

Fighters Method Round Time
Albert Tapia (W) vs. Benji Gomez Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Heinrich Wassmer (W) vs. Heber Castillo Submission (Armbar) 1 4:57
Alyssa Garcia (W) vs. Kaiyana Rain Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Danny Ramirez (W) vs. Erick Gonzalez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Jose Estrada (W) vs. George Hernandez Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 2:09
Andres Quintana (W) vs. Erick Sanchez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Rudy Morales (W) vs. Izic Fernandez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Javier Garcia (W) vs. Donte Stubbs Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 3 0:58

[16]

Combate 12

March 30, 2017 - Fausto Gutierrez Moreno Municipal Auditorium, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Main Event: Marcelo Rojo vs. Ivan Hernandez Flores

Fighters Method Round Time
Alex Velasco (W) vs. Christofer Ramirez Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Levy Saul Marroquin Salazar (W) vs. Pablo Sabori Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Irving Hernandez (W) vs. Jose Alday TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 2 5:00
Marcelo Rojo (W) vs. Ivan Hernandez Flores TKO 1 2:06
Alejandro Flores (W) vs. Walter Zamora Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Erick Gonzalez (W) vs. Marco Antonio Elpidio Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Ramon Lopez (W) vs. Marcos Bonilla Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Jose Aguayo (W) vs. Gilberto Santos Submission 1 2:23
Christian Giovannie (W) vs. Angel Gonzalez Submission 3 1:12
Edgar Chairez (W) vs. Oscar Quintero Submission 1 1:19

[17]

Combate 13

April 20, 2017 - Casino Del Sol Resort, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Main Event: Ricky Palacios vs. Roman Salazar

Fighters Method Round Time
Ricky Palacios (W) vs. Roman Salazar Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Kevin Natividad (W) vs. Chad Dietmeyer Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 4:23
Daniel Rodriguez (W) vs. Joel Champion TKO (Punches) 1 1:55
Erick Sanchez (W) vs. Randy Steinke Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Victor Reyna (W) vs. Andrew Perez TKO (Punches) 1 1:53
Jose Palencia Jr. (W) vs. Justin Rascon Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Arturo Guzman (W) vs. Robert Caspar Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Alesha Zappitella (W) vs. Stephanie Alba Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Levi Escobar (W) vs. Cedric Katambwa Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
Francisco Rodriguez (W) vs. Jeremiah Garber Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00

[18]

Combate 14

May 5, 2017 - Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, California, United States

Main Event: Emilio Chavez vs. Jose Estrada

Fighters Method Round Time
Michael Reyes (W) vs. Benji Gomez Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 3 1:09
Ralph Acosta (W) vs. Ryan Lilley Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 3:45
Joseph Henle (W) vs. Joe Vidales Submission (Shoulder Choke) 1 1:15
Hakop Ter-Petrosyan (NC) vs. Emilio Williams (NC) NC (Accidental Knee to the Groin) 1 2:58
Austin Wilson (W) vs. Bruno Machado Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Heinrich Wassmer (W) vs. Freddy Arteaga Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Emilio Chavez (W) vs. Jose Estrada Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 1:29
Jose Estrada (W) vs. Christian Cardona KO (Punches) 1 2:34
John Castaneda (W) vs. Chris Beal TKO (Punches) 2 0:42
Sheila Padilla (W) vs. Alyssa Garcia Submission (Armbar) 1 2:47
Joshua Jones (W) vs. James Pou TKO (Punches) 2 4:21

[19]

Combate 15

June 30, 2017 - Sala De Armas, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico

Main Event: Rodrigo Vargas vs. Danny Ramirez

Fighters Method Round Time
Antonio Suarez (W) vs. Christian David Lopez Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 3:36
Edgar Chairez (W) vs. Erick Villaluz Submission (Armbar) 1 0:18
Raul Najera Ocampo (W) vs. Mauro Dominguez Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 2 4:25
Rodrigo Vargas (W) vs. Danny Ramirez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Andres Quintana (W) vs. Levy Saul Marroquin Salazar Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Mark Delarosa (W) vs. Mahatma Chit-Bala Garcia Avalos Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 3 2:36
Marco Antonio Elpidio (W) vs. Jose Luis Verdugo Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Melissa Martinez (W) vs. Yajaira Romo KO (Head Kick) 2 2:45
Antonio Ramirez (W) vs. Federico Betancourt Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 2 2:12
Ramon Lopez (W) vs. Miguel Angel Cabrera TKO (Knee and Punches) 1 4:59

[20]

Combate 16: Combate Clásico

July 27, 2017 - Mana Wynwood Convention Center, Miami, Florida, United States

Main Event: Ricky Palacios vs. Chris Avila

Fighters Method Round Time
Ricky Palacios (W) vs. Chris Avila Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Marcelo Rojo (W) vs. Billy Molina TKO (Punches) 1 4:50
Kyra Batara (W) vs. Vanessa Rico Fernandez Submission (Armbar) 2 3:46
Alberto Montes (W) vs. Jonathan Quiroz Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Ozzie Alvarez (W) vs. Anderson Melo Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Joey Ruquet (W) vs. Vinney Pantaleon Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Irwin Rivera (W) vs. Chino Duran Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Rafael Alves (W) vs. Rudy Morales Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Gustavo Trujillo (W) vs. Wesley Cantillo TKO (Punches) 2 4:18

[21]

Combate 17: El Grito En La Jaula

September 15, 2017 - Splash Kingdom Amphitheater, Redlands, California, United States

Main Event: Jose Estrada vs. Izic Fernandez

Fighters Method Round Time
Jose Estrada (W) vs. Izic Fernandez TKO Punches 1 3:59
Brenda Enriquez (W) vs. Shyann Farmer Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Alberto Trujillo (W) vs. Heber Castillo Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Ralph Acosta (W) vs. Gareth De La Cruz Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 2:28
David Duran (W) vs. Michael Reyes Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Angel Gonzalez (W) vs. Julio Aguilera Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Alex Thompson (W) vs. Santiago Diaz KO 1 4:42
Javier Garcia (W) vs. Austin Wilson Submission (Armbar) 2 3:51
Rafa Garcia (W) vs. Marcos Bonilla Submission (Armbar) 2 1:07

Combate 18: Copa Combate

November 11, 2017 - Grand Oasis Cancún, Quintana Roo, México

Copa Combate Tournament

Fighters Method
Felipe "Pipe" Vargas (W) vs. Víctor Madrigal (alternate bout) Decision (Split)
Marcelo Rojo (W) vs. Mike Erosa Submission (Armbar)
Levy Saúl Marroquín (W) vs. Carlos Rivera Decision (Unanimous)
John Castaneda (W) vs. Kevin Moreyra Submission (Rear-naked choke)
Marc Gómez (W) vs. Alejandro Abomohor Decision (Unanimous)
Levy Saúl Marroquín (W) vs. Marcelo Rojo Submission (Guillotine Choke)
John Castaneda (W) vs. Marc Gómez Decision (Unanimous)
Levy Saúl Marroquín (W) vs. John Castaneda Decision (Unanimous)

Extra Fights

Fighters Method Round Time
Lisbeth Lopez Silva (W) vs. Sheila Padilla TKO (Punches and Elbows) 2 0:24 
Melissa Martinez (W) vs. Gloria Bravo TKO (Kicks and Punches) 1 4:18

Combate 19: Queen Warriors

December 1, 2017 - Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, United States

Main Event: Kyra Batara vs. Paulina Granados

Fighters Method Round Time
Jesse Almaraz (W) vs. Fernando Rodríguez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Federico Olivera (W) vs. David Miramontes KO 1 0:10
Javier Obregon (W) vs. José Ceja Submission (Rear-naked Choke) 2 2:51
Juan Deantes (W) vs. Heinrich Wassmer Submission (Armbar) 1 1:36
DJ Fuentes (W) vs. Joel Scott Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Ray Rodríguez (W) vs. Michael Rodríguez KO 1 3:16
Vanesa Rico (W) vs. Brenda Enriquez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Víctor Reyna (W) vs. Daniel Rodríguez Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Andrés Quintana (W) vs. Rey Trujillo Submission (Rear-naked choke) 2 1:52
Kyra Batara (W) vs. Paulina Granados Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00

Combate 20: Estrellas I

April 13, 2018 - The Shrine, Los Angeles, California, United States

Main Event: José “Pochito” Alday vs. John “Sexi Mexi” Castaneda

Fighters Method Round Time
José Alday (W) vs. John Castaneda Decision (Split Decision) 3 5:00
Amanda Serrano vs. Corina Herrera Decision (Draw) 3 5:00
Jose Estrada (W) vs. Rudy Morales TKO 2 1:43
Rafa García (W) vs. Chase Gibson Majority Decision 3 5:00
Erick Gonzalez (W) vs. Danny Ramirez TKO 1 3:15
Gabriel Green (W) vs. Javier García Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 3 1:03
Mikey Reyes (W) vs. Heinrich Wassmer Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Joey Ruquet (W) vs. Keith Carson Submission (Rear-Baked Choke) 1 4:18

Combate 21: Estrellas II

April 20, 2018 - Gimnasio Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico

Main Event: Érik "El Goyito" Pérez vs. DJ Fuentes

Fighters Method Round Time
Érik Pérez (W) vs. DJ Fuentes TKO 3 1:22
Marcelo Rojo (W) vs. Fabián Galván TKO 1 2:34
Melissa Martínez (W) vs. Ivanna Martinenghi Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Alejandro Flores (W) vs. Víctor Madrigal Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Irene Cabello (W) vs. Lezly Hinojosa TKO 2 2:16
Ricardo Arreola (W) vs. Iván Pérez Decision (Split Decision) 3 5:00
Kevin García (W) vs. Juan Pablo González Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Óscar Suárez (W) vs. Enrique González Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 3:20
David Martínez (W) vs. Kike Barragán KO 1 1:10
Daniel Zellhuber (W) vs. José Luis Medrano Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00

Combate 22: México vs. USA

May 11, 2018 - McClellan Conference Center, Sacramento, California, United States

Main Event: Anthony “The Shark” Avila vs. José Luis Verdugo

Fighters Method Round Time
Anthony Ávila (W) vs. Jose Luis Verdugo Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Lisbeth Silva (W) vs. Brenda Enriquez TKO 3 2:24
Horacio Gutiérrez (W) vs. Chris Avila Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Christian Giovannie (W) vs. Jose Loera Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Kaleio “K.O.” Romero (W) vs. Luis Vargas Submission (Triangle Choke) 2 3:59
Roger Severson (W) vs. Andrew Coyne Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Jesse Strader (W) vs. José Aguayo Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Francis Hernández (W) vs. Shyann Farmer Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 2 2:12

Combate 23: México vs. El Mundo

May 18, 2018 - Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Baja C, Mexico

Main Event: Andres “The Bullet” Quintana vs. Marco Antonio “La Roca” Elpidio

Fighters Method Round Time
Andres Quintana (W) vs. Marco Antonio Elpidio Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Eduardo Torres (W) vs. Kevin Amador Submission (Verbal Submission) 3 1:26
Christian Quiñónez (W) vs. Vinicius De Oliveira TKO (Doctor's Stoppage) 2 0:44
Jair “El Lupe” Pérez (W) vs. Jesús Blanco Submission (Armbar) 1 4:15
Yajaira Romo (W) vs. Vanesa Rico TKO 2 2:46
Daniel Rodríguez (W) vs. Alex Velasco Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 2:41
Edgar Cháirez (W) vs. Alan Cantú TKO 1 2:58
Rodrigo Vargas (W) vs. Mike De La Torre KO 1 0:18
Georgina Almeraz (W) vs. Mireia García Decision (Draw) 3 5:00

SEASON 2

Combate 24: Alday vs. Lopez (Championship Fight)

September 14 - Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Main Event: Jose "El Pochito" Alday vs. Gustavo Lopez

Fighters Method Round Time
Eduardo Alvarado Osuna (W) vs. Roman Salazar TKO (Punches) 1 4:14
Jose Alday (W) vs. Gustavo Lopez Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Tracy Cortez (W) vs. Karen Cedillo TKO (Punches) 2 3:53
Jair “El Lupe” Pérez (W) vs. Jesús Blanco Submission (armbar) 1 4:15
Yajaira Romo (W) vs. Vanesa Rico TKO 2 2:46
Rafa Garcia (W) vs. LaRue Burley KO (Punches) 1 2:26
Richard Palencia (W) vs. Federico David Olivera Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Yaotzin Meza (W) vs. Gilberto Aguilar Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 3:58
Michael Hamel (W) vs. Javier Reyes Rugeles Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:58
Orlando Jimenez (W) vs. Joey Trevino TKO (Punches) 1 3:21

Combate 25: Road to Copa Combate

September 28, 2018 - Walter Pyramid, Long Beach, California, United States

Main Event: Andres Quintana vs. Eric Gonzalez

Fighters Method Round Time
Andres Quintana (W) vs. Eric Gonzalez Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 2:41
Melissa Martinez (W) vs. Francis Hernandez TKO (Body Kick and Punches) 1 2:33
Alejandro Flores (W) vs. Pablo Sabori Decision (Unanimous) 1 5:00
Gaston Reyno (W) vs. Carlos Ochoa Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 2:21
Michael Reyes (W) vs. Hugo Aranda Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 3:26
Daniel Rodriguez (W) vs. Ozzie Alvarez TKO (Punches) 3 2:41
Dominic Clark (W) vs. Danny Ramirez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
David Duran (W) vs. Heinrich Wassmer TKO (Punches) 3 0:27
Hunter Carlyle (W) vs. Brian Del Rosario Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 2 2:41
Keith Carson (W) vs. Oscar Suarez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00

Combate 26: Mexico vs. USA

October 13, 2018 - Anselmo Valencia Amphitheater, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Main Event: Anthony Birchak vs. Adam Martinez

Fighters Method Round Time
Anthony Birchak (W) vs. Adam Martinez TKO (Punches) 1 :51
Amanda Serrano (W) vs. Erendira Ordonez Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 4:23
David Michaud (W) vs. Fernando Gonzalez Trevino TKO (Body Kick and Punches) 2 1:07
Mario Bautista (W) vs. Juan Pablo Gonzalez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Levi Escobar (W) vs. Joshua Valentin Submission (Triangle Armbar) 2 2:49
Andrew Perez (W) vs. Paris Stanford Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Kasey Tanner (W) vs. Arturo Guzman Submission (Kneebar) 3 1:50
Joao Antonio Camilo Neto (W) vs. Joe Madrid Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Alim Muhammed (W) vs. Ivan Tena Decision (Split) 3 3:00

Combate 27: La Batalla de Guadalajara

October 26, 2018 - Nissan Gymnastics Complex, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Main Event: Victor Hugo Madrigal vs. Cristian Quinonez

Fighters Method Round Time
Victor Hugo Madrigal (W) vs. Cristian Quinonez Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 3 2:14
Alitzel Mariscal (W) vs. Brenda Enriquez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Marco Antonio Elpidio (W) vs. Enrique Marin Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Axel Osuna (W) vs. Edgar Chairez Submission (Triangle Armbar) 2 3:57
Marcelo Rojo (W) vs. Jesse Strader TKO (Knees and Punches) 1 4:13
Alejandro Martinez (W) vs. Jordan Beltran Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 2 1:09
Alejandro Solorzano (W) vs. Mike Villareal TKO (Punches) 1 4:28
Leo Rodriguez (W) vs. Ramon Lopez TKO (Punches) 2 3:37
Jose Alberto Martinez (W) vs. Luis Ceron KO (Punches to the Body) 2 1:48
Mahatma Chit-Bala Garcia Avalos (W) vs. Federico Betancourt Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 2 2:19
Guillermo Torres (W) vs. Mario Tena TKO (Punches) 1 4:55

Combate 28: Combate Monterrey

November 17, 2018 - Nuevo León Gymnasium, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

Main Event: Érik Pérez vs. Andres Ayala

Fighters Method Round Time
Érik Pérez (W) vs. Andres Ayala Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 3:39
Yajaira Romo (W) vs. Irene Cabello Rivera Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Levy Marroquin (W) vs. Jose Estrada Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Ricardo Arreola (W) vs. Saul Cabrera Ordaz Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Won Sik Park (W) vs. Jose Luis Medrano KO (Flying Knee and Punches) 1 1:48
Ivan Perez Ruvalcaba (W) vs. Daniel Rico Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 2 4:03
Ivan Hernandez Flores (W) vs. Alessadro Costa Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Dominic Clark (W) vs. Danny Ramirez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Daniel Zellhuber (W) vs. Salvador Izar TKO (Knee and Punches) 2 1:32
Alan Cantu Garcia (W) vs. Eduardo Alvarez Osuna KO (Punch) 1 0:26
Jair Perez (W) vs. Tino Gilaranz Decision (Split) 3 5:00

Combate 29: Copa Combate

December 7, 2018 - Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, United States

Main Event: Andres Quintana vs. Alejandro Flores

Fighters Method Round Time
Andres Quintana (W) vs. Alejandro Flores KO 1 2:05
Andres Quintana (W) vs. Bruno Cannetti TKO 1 2:05
Alejandro Flores (W) vs. Pablo Villaseca Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Andres Quintana (W) vs. Marlon Gonzales Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Alejandro Flores (W) vs. John Bedoya Submission (Choke) 1 3:03
Pablo Villaseca (W) vs. Daniel Requeijo Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Bruno Cannetti (W) vs. Joey Ruquet TKO 1 1:32
Gustavo Lopez (W) vs. Vicente Marquez Submission (Choke) 1 0:50
Pablo Sabori (W) vs. Michael Irizarry Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Corina Herrera (W) vs. Maria Buzaglo Submission (Choke) 2 4:01
James Porter (W) vs. Albert Gonzales Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Paul Elizondo Jr. (W) vs. Nathan Napolitano Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 2 3:52

Combate 30: Combate Baja

February 8, 2019 - Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

Main Event: Rafa Garcia vs. Edgar Escarrega

Fighters Method Round Time
Rafa Garcia (W) vs. Edgar Escarrega Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 2 1:07
Edgar Chairez (W) vs. Alejandro Salazar Submission (Armbar) 1 3:12
Alex Velasco (W) vs. Javier Reyes Rugeles TKO (Punches) 3 3:08
Antonio Marquez (W) vs. Christopher Ortega TKO (Punches) 1 3:08
Cristian Perez (W) vs. Saul Cabrera Submission (Rear- Naked Choke) 3 2:31
Carlos Ernesto Ochoa (W) vs. Christian Gonzalez KO 1 :07
Santiago Monreal (W) vs. Heber Castillo TKO (Ground and Pound) 1 2:07
Laura Huizar (W) vs. Dulce Hernandez TKO (Body Kick) 1 2:29
Ernesto Ibarra (W) vs. Ramon Vizcarra Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Ramiro Jimenez (W) vs. Jesus Blanco Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 3:41

Combate 31: Mexico vs. USA

February 22, 2019 - Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, USA

Main Event: Daniel Rodriguez vs. Ivan Castillo

Fighters Method Round Time
Daniel Rodriguez (W) vs. Ivan Castillo TKO (Knee) 2 2:31
Zoila Frausto (W) vs. Jaimee Nievera KO 1 1:52
Anthony Avila (W) vs. Pablo Sabori Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Hector Fajardo (W) vs. Josa Avalos Submission (Armbar) 2 2:04
Steven Bolinger (W) vs. Emilio Horta Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Adrian Guzman (W) vs. Ryan Reneau TKO (Headkick to Ground and Pound) 2 :19
Marcus Gaines (W) vs. Ozzie Alvarez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00

Combate 32: Mexico vs. Spain

March 8, 2019 - Arena Coliseo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Main Event: Erick Gonzalez vs. Alejandro Martinez

Fighters Method Round Time
Erick Gonzalez (W) vs. Alejandro Martinez TKO (Ground and Pound) 1 3:45
Alitzel Mariscal (W) vs. Vanessa Rico TKO (Strikes) 1 3:18
Ignacio Capella (W) vs. Alvaro Herrera TKO (Punches) 1 2:59
Victor Hugo Madrigal (W) vs. Zebenzui Ruiz TKO (Punches) 2 3:50
Axel Osuna (W) vs. Bosco Boyer Submission (Armbar) 1 3:10
Alejandro Solorzano (W) vs. Jaime Arevalo Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Paulina Vargas (W) vs. Ere Ordonez TKO (Punches) 2 1:39
Guillermo Torres (W) vs. Caleb Moctezuma Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Genaro Valdez (W) vs. Hilario Portales TKO (Ground and Pound) 3 1:37
Erick Garibay (W) vs. Ulises Palomares TKO (Kick to the Head) 1 2:54

Combate 33: Alday vs. Lopez 2 (Championship Fight)

March 29, 2019 - Casino del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Main Event: Jose Alday vs. Gustavo Lopez

Fighters Method Round Time
Gustavo Lopez (W) vs. Jose Alday TKO (Punches) 1 2:19
Marisol Ruelas (W) vs. Corrie Ward Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 2 2:59
Eduardo Alvarado Osuna (W) vs. Andy Perez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Michael Robertson (W) vs. Jacob Ortiz Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Baataryn Azjavkhlan (W) vs. Alex Arredondo DQ (Illegal Strikes) 1 1:54
Joao Antonio Camilo Neto (W) vs. Alberto Trujillo Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00

Combate 34: Combate Estrellas

April 12, 2019 - Arena Jose Sulaiman, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

Main Event: Alejandro Flores vs. Levy Marroquin

Fighters Method Round Time
Alejandro Flores (W) vs. Levy Marroquin Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
John Castaneda (W) vs. Marcelo Rojo Submission (Triangle Choke) 3 2:37
Marco Antonio Elpidio (W) vs. Ricardo Arreola Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Daniel Barez (W) vs. Ivan Hernandez-Flores TKO 1 2:04
Ivan Perez (W) vs. Alejandro Gavidia Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Karen Cedillo (W) vs. Lizeth Rodríguez Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 1:27
Fernando Gonzalez (W) vs. Juan Carlos Diaz Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 2:02
Jair Pérez Derrota (W) vs. Abraham Canavati Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 2 2:35

Combate 35: Combate Reinas

April 26, 2019 - Galen Center, Los Angeles, California, United States

Main Event: Melissa Martinez vs. Caroline Gallardo

Fighters Method Round Time
Melissa Martinez (W) vs. Caroline Gallardo KO (Knee and Punches) 2 0:50
Kyra Batara (W) vs. Francis Hernandez Submission (Armbar) 2 2:55
Gloria Bravo (W) vs. Paulina Granados Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Yasmine Jauregui (W) vs. Daniela Espinosa KO (Punches) 1 0:13
Erick Gonzalez (W) vs. Won Sik Park TKO (Punches) 2 2:25
Jose Estrada (W) vs. Adrian Guzman Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 2 1:30
Mickey Reyes (W) vs. Oscar Suarez TKO (Punches) 2 4:41
Jesse Strader (W) vs. Michael Jackson TKO (Punches) 2 4:41
Sidney Trillo (W) vs. Destiny Vasquez KO (High Kick) 2 0:28
Lucero Acosto (W) vs. Nancy Nava TKO (Punches) 2 0:51

Combate 36: Combate Stockton

May 10, 2019 - Stockton Center, Stockton, California, United States

Main Event: Erick Sanchez vs. Alex Velasco

Fighters Method Round Time
Erick Sanchez (W) vs. Alex Velasco Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Hector Sandoval (W) vs. Jorge Calvo Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Irene Rivera (W) vs. Charisa Sigala Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Jordan Mapa (W) vs. Tino Gilaranz TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 1 5:00
Anthony Taylor (W) vs. Ryan Reneau Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Samuel Alvarez (W) vs. Ray Cervera Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 1:35
Giovanni Sarran (W) vs. Eduardo Perez Submission (North South Choke) 2 4:35
Camilo Mejia (W) vs. Andreu Mendoza Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Victor Rico (W) vs. Michael Humphrey TKO (Punches) 1 4:03
Joseph Kropschot (W) vs. Marcus Gaines Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 2 3:13

Combate 37: Combate Peru

May 31, 2019 - Coliseo Manuel Bonilla, Miraflores, Peru

Main Event: Daniel Zellhuber vs. Geanfranco Cortez

Fighters Method Round Time
Daniel Zellhuber (W) vs. Geanfranco Cortez TKO (Punches) 3 1:32
Marlon Gonzales (W) vs. Pablo Villaseca Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Maria Paula Buzaglo (W) vs. Alitzel Mariscal Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Kevin Moreyra (W) vs. Bruno Pereira TKO (Punches) 2 3:12
Eduardo Torres (W) vs. Rodrigo Vera Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Renzo Mendez (W) vs. Andres Ayala TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 2 5:00
Vincente Vargas (W) vs. Zury Valenzuela Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
David Martinez (W) vs. William Sanchez TKO (Punches) 1 0:56
Jennifer Gonzalez (W) vs. Dana Zighelbolm Grau Submission (Armbar) 1 1:23
Jose Ochoa (W) vs. Omar Torres KO (Head Kick) 2 4:34

Combate 38: Combate Unbreakable

June 7, 2019 - Casino del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Main Event: Jose Alday vs. Juan Pablo Gonzalez

Fighters Method Round Time
Jose Alday (W) vs. Juan Pablo Gonzalez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Rafa Garcia (W) vs. Estevan Payan Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 4:50
Yazmin Jauregui (W) vs. McKenna Mitchell TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 2 5:00
Javier Torres (W) vs. Joel Champion Submission (Triangle) 2 2:42
David Duran (W) vs. Andy Perez Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Eduardo Alvarado Osuna (W) vs. Jose Luis Calvo Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Justin Rascon (W) vs. Jesus Rivas TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 2 5:00
Ivan Tena (W) vs. Dominick Tim TKO (Strikes) 1 3:02

Combate 39: Combate Hidalgo

June 21, 2019 - State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United States

Main Event: Ricky Palacios vs. Cooper Gibson

Fighters Method Round Time
Cooper Gibson (W) vs. Ricky Palacios Submission (Arm Triangle) 1 4:02
Enrique Gonzalez (W) vs. Alejandro Martinez Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Desiree Yanez (W) vs. Paulina Vargas Technical Submission (Injury) 3 1:54
Cee Jay Hamilton (W) vs. David Fuentes Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Juan Gonzalez (W) vs. Elias Rodriguez TKO (Punches) 2 3:01
Jose Flores (W) vs. Eduardo Bustillos Martinez TKO (Injury) 1 0:40
Elias Urbina (W) vs. Carlos Martinez Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 2:00
Isaac Matamoros (W) vs. Roy Sarabia Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 2:20
Edmilson Freitas (W) vs. David Salazar Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 0:44

Combate 40: Combate Fresno

August 2, 2019 - Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, United States

Main Event: Reina Cordoba vs. Zoila Frausto

Fighters Method Round Time
Reina Cordoba (W) vs. Zoila Frausto Submission (Armbar) 1 2:32
JC Llamas (W) vs. Ivan Castillo TKO (Punches) 1 1:38
Jesse Strader (W) vs. Isaiah Batin-Gonzalez KO (Punch) 1 1:56
Adrian Guzman (W) vs. Cesar Gonzalez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Albert Gonzales (W) vs. Havier Pedroza TKO (Punches) 1 4:53
Jose Alvalos (W) vs. Trey Branch Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 1:59
Paul Elizondo (W) vs. Mike Tubera Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 4:59
Dan Argueta (W) vs. Christian Hermosillo Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 0:56
Daniel Oseguera (W) vs. Austin Liu Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00

Combate 41: Combate Lake Tahoe

August 24, 2019 - Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, United States

Main Event: Gustavo Lopez vs. Joey Ruquet

Fighters Method Round Time
Gustavo Lopez (W) vs. Joey Ruquet KO (Punch) 1 1:45
Bruno Cannetti (W) Andres Quintana Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Jose Luis Verdugo (W) vs. Erick Sanchez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
JJ Torres (W) vs. Cole Jordan TKO (Punches) 1 2:33
Owen Craugh (W) vs. Aaron Armijo TKO (Punches) 1 2:33
Lupita Godinez (W) vs. Felisha Magallan Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00

Combate 42: Combate Chicago

September 6, 2019 - Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, Chicago

Main Event: David Argueta vs. Ronny Mendez

Fighters Method Round Time
David Argueta (W) vs. Ronny Mendez Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 3:12
Georgie Medina (W) vs. Angelo Rivera Jr. (Amateur Championship Bout) Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 5 2:12
Criszaida Adames (W) vs. Marisol Ruelas TKO (Knees and Punches) 2 1:47
Ryan Bautista (W) vs. Ricky Maynez Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 3:12

Combate 43: Combate Mexicali

September 20, 2019 - Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

Main Event: Rafa Garcia vs. Erick Gonzalez

Fighters Method Round Time
Rafa Garcia (W) vs. Erick Gonzalez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Yazmin Jauregui (W) vs. Yajaira Romo Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Alberto Trujillo (W) vs. Edgar Chairez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Eliezer Ortega (W) vs. LJ Torres Submission (Kimura) 1 4:05
Cristian Perez (W) vs. Jair Perez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Laura Huizar (W) vs. Karla Almaguer TKO (Punches) 2 4:40
Gilberto Santos (W) vs. Carlos Ochoa Submission (Armbar) 1 4:29
Gabriel Valdez (W) vs. Santiago Monreal Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Danny Silva (W) Alejandro Corrales TKO (Punches) 3 2:08
Oscar Cota (W) vs. Cristofer Plascencia TKO (Punches) 1 5:00

Combate 44: Combate Guadalajara

September 27, 2019 - Foro Sur, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Main Event: Horacio Gutierrez vs. Chase Gibson

Fighters Method Round Time
Horacio Gutierrez (W) vs. Chase Gibson KO (Punch) 1 2:41
Marcelo Rojo (W) vs. Victor Madrigal KO (Punch) 1 1:28
Silvana Gomez (W) vs. Saray Orozco Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Axel Osuna (W) vs. Heinrich Wassmer Submission (Triangle Choke) 2 0:57
Alejandro Solorzano (W) vs. Giovanni Sarran Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Mahatma Garcia (W) vs. Luis Montelongo Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Rafael Espino (W) vs. Bryan Arreaga Submission (Triangle Choke) 3 1:36
Adonilton Matos (W) vs. Federico Betancourt KO (Punch) 1 1:09
Hilario Portales (W) vs. Luis Amaya Martinez Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 2:43
Abigail Montes (W) vs. Claudia Zamora Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00

Combate 45: Combate Tucson

October 11, 2019 - Casino del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, California

Main Event: Joby Sanchez vs. Jose Alday

Fighters Method Round Time
Joby Sanchez (W) vs. Jose Alday Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Anthony Birchak (W) vs. Erik Radleim Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 1:40
Lucero Acosta (W) vs. Valerie Quintero Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Guillermo Torres (W) vs. Orlando Jimenez Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Jesus Rivas (W) vs. Humberto Duarte Submission (Arm Bar) 1 0:33
Raymond Pina (W) vs. Michael Robertson Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 3 2:46
Joao Camilo (W) vs. Jaime Alvarez Submission (Guillotine Choke) 1 2:48
Chris Quiroz (W) vs. Gabe Brown Decision (Split) 3 5:00
Dorian Ramos (W) vs. Anthony Elijah TKO (Punches) 1 1:55
Erick Barreras (W) vs. Aaron Hernandez KO (Punch) 1 2:23

Combate 46: Combate Monterrey

May 31, 2019 - Dome Care, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

Main Event: Alejandro Flores vs. Marco Elpidio

Fighters Method Round Time
Alejandro Flores (W) vs. Marco Elpidio Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Ricardo Arreola (W) vs. Emmanuel Rivero Submission (Heal Hook) 2 3:52
Criszaida Adames (W) vs. Alma Cespedes Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Ivan Perez (W) vs. Ernesto Quiroga Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 1:05
Emilio Saavedra (W) vs. Mao Tena Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Ana Palacios (W) vs. Lezly Compean Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
Rodrigo Garcia (W) vs. Cesar Briones Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 4:18

Combate Tucson

October 11, 2019 - Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Main Event: Joby Sanchez vs. Jose Alday

Combate Monterrey

October 18, 2019 - Mexico Dome Care, Monterrey, Mexico

Main Event: Alejandro Flores vs. Marco Antonio Elpidio

Combate Día de los Muertos: Dallas

November 1, 2019 - Curtis Culwell Center, Garland, Texas, United States

Main event: Gilbert Urbina vs. Angelo Trevino

Combate San Antonio

November 8, 2019 - Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, United States

Main Event: Nadine Mandiau vs. Melissa Cervantes

Combate Fresno

November 22, 2019 - Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, United States

Main Event: Salvador Becerra vs. Ignacio Bahamondes

Combate Americas: Tito vs. Alberto

December 7, 2019 - Payne Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United States

Main Event: Tito Ortiz vs. Alberto El Patrón

Combate Americas: Stockton

December 13, 2019 - Stockton, California, United States

Main Event: Cameron Church vs. Alejandro Sanchez

Combate 53: Copa Combate

December 20, 2019 - Lima, Peru

Main Event: Humberto Bandenay vs. Erick Gonzalez

Combate 55: Garcia vs. Bandenay

February 21, 2020 - Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

Main Event: Rafa Garcia vs. Humberto Bandenay

Combate Americas: Mexico vs. USA

February 28, 2020 - Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, United States

Main Event: Alejandro Martinez vs. Adrian Guzman

Copa Combate[edit]

Copa Combate is an annual, one-night eight man tournament where the winner receives a prize of $100,000.[22] Each fighter represents their own country, in a quest to win the "Copa." The inaugural Copa took place during the 24th anniversary of the now legendary UFC 1, which was executive produced by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) co-founder and Combate Americas CEO Campbell McLaren.[23]

Copa Combate: Cancun

In the fall of 2017, Combate Americas and Telemundo Deportes announced a partnership to produce Cope Combate, a tournament that took place on November 11, 2017, in Cancun, Mexico.[24]

The eight bantamweight (135 pounds) fighters were separated into four brackets with the top four fighters given seeded positions based on their worldwide rankings, while the opponents were determined based on a lottery ball drawing.[25] The tournament's semifinal stage consisted of two bouts that pit the winners of the quarterfinal stage bouts in each tournament bracket against one another. The two winners from the semifinal faced each other.[26]

Mexican fighter Levy Saúl “El Negro” Marroquín was the winner of Copa Combate, after stepping in for Ricky Palacios after he failed to make weight.[27]

Original Bracket

  • Mikey "El Terrible" Erosa (Puerto Rico) vs. Marcelo “Pitbull" Rojo (Argentina)
  • Carlos "Lobo" Rivera (Mexico) vs. Ricky "El Gallero" Palacios (USA)
  • John "Sexi Mexi" Castaneda (USA) vs. Kevin "El Frío" Moreyra (Peru)
  • Marc "Lufo" Gómez (Spain) vs. Andrés "Doble A" Ayala (Colombia)

Alternate Bouts

  • Levy Saúl “El Negro” Marroquín (México) vs. Alejandro “The Pitbull” Abomohor (Colombia)
  • Felipe Vargas (Colombia) vs. Víctor Madrigal 

Ricky “El Gallero” Palacios and Andrés “Doble A Leal” Ayala were not able to make weight (the limit was 136 lbs). Therefore, Levy Saúl Marroquín took Palacios' place (now facing Rivera), while Alejandro Abomohor took Ayala's position (fighting against Gomez). [28]

Quarter Finals

  • Marcelo Rojo defeated Mike Erosa via Submission (armbar) at 2:20 of round 1
  • Levy Saúl Marroquín defeated Carlos Rivera via Unanimous Decision (Score Cards: 10–9, 10–9, 10–8)
  • John Castaneda defeated Kevin Moreyra via Submission (Rear-naked choke) at 4:55 of round 1. 
  • Marc Gomez defeated Alejandro Abomohor via Unanimous Decision (Score Cards / Tarjetas: 10–9, 10–9, 10–8)

Semi-Finals Results

  • Levy Saúl Marroquín defeated Marcelo Rojo via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 1:56 of round 3. 
  • John Castaneda defeated Marc Gomez via Unanimous Decision (Score Cards: 29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 

Final Result

  • Levy Saúl Marroquín defeated John Castaneda via Unanimous Decision (Score Cards: 30–27, 29–28, 29–28)[29]

Copa Combate: Fresno

Original Bracket

  • Andres Quintana (USA) vs. Marlon Gonzalez (Peru)
  • Alejandro Flores (Mexico) vs. John Bedoya (Colombia)
  • Pablo Villaseca (Chile) vs. Daniel Requeijo (Spain)
  • Bruno Cannetti (Argentina) vs. Joey Ruquet (Puerto Rico)

Alternate Bouts

  • Gustavo Lopez (USA) vs. Vincente Marquez (Spain)
  • Pablo Sabori (Mexico) vs. Michael Irizarry (Puerto Rico)

Quarter Finals

  • Andres Quintana defeated Marlon Gonzalez via Unanimous Decision (Score Cards: 10–9, 10–9, 10–9)
  • Alejandro Flores defeated John Bedoya via Submission (D'arce Choke) at 3:03 of Round 1
  • Pablo Villaseca defeated Daniel Requeijo vis Split Decision (Score Cards: 10–9, 10–9, 9–10)
  • Bruno Cannetti defeated Joey Ruquet via Technical Knockout at 1:32 of Round 1

Semi-Finals Results 

  • Andres Quintana defeated Bruno Cannetti via Technical Knockout at 2:05 of Round 1
  • Alejandro Flores defeated Pablo Villaseca via Unanimous Decision (Score Cards: 30–27, 30–27, 29-28 ) 

Final Result

  • Andres Quintana defeated Alejandro Flores via Knockout at 2:49 of Round 1[30]

Current World champions[edit]

Men[edit]

Division Champion Since Defenses
Lightweight Vacant
Featherweight Vacant
Bantamweight Mexico David Martinez May 29, 2021 1

Women[edit]

Division Champion Since Defenses
Strawweight Vacant

World Championship history[edit]

Lightweight Championship[edit]

155 lbs (70 kg)
No. Name Event Date Reign Defenses
1 Mexico Rafa García
def. Erick Gonzalez 		Combate 44
Mexicali, Mexico 		September 20, 2019 267 days 1. def. Humberto Bandenay at Combate 55 on Feb 21, 2020
The title was vacated as García's contract expired and he signed with the UFC.[31]

Featherweight Championship[edit]

145 lbs (66 kg)
No. Name Event Date Reign Defenses
1 Argentina Bruno Cannetti
def. Andrés Quintana 		Combate 42
Lake Tahoe, Nevada, US 		August 23, 2019 910 days
The title was vacated as Cannetti's contract expired.

Bantamweight Championship[edit]

135 lbs (61 kg)
No. Name Event Date Reign Defenses
1 Mexico José Alday
def. Gustavo Lopez 		Combate 24
Phoenix, Arizona, US 		September 14, 2018 196 days
2 United States Gustavo Lopez Combate 33
Tucson, Arizona, US 		March 29, 2019 289 days 1. def. Joey Ruquet at Combate 42 on Aug 23, 2019
The title was vacated as Lopez's contract expired and he signed with the UFC.[32]
3 Mexico David Martinez
def. Francisco Rivera Jr. 		Combate Global: Bantamweight Tournament
Miami, Florida, US 		May 29, 2021 1,055 days
(incumbent)

1. def. Arturo Vergara at Combate Global: Martinez vs. Vergara on May 29, 2022
2. def. Axel Osuna at Combate Global: Martinez vs. Osuna on Oct 7, 2022
3. def. Jose Zarauz at Combate Global: Martinez vs Zarauz on May 28, 2023

Women's Strawweight Championship[edit]

115 lbs (52 kg)
No. Name Event Date Reign Defenses
1 Mexico Melissa Martinez
def. Desiree Yanez 		Combate 51
Hidalgo, Texas, US 		December 7, 2019 907 days
The title was vacated as Martinez's contract expired and she signed with the UFC.

Reception[edit]

“Combate ESTRELLAS I” and “Combate ESTRELLAS II” marked the first-ever live Univision and Univision Deportes Network (UDN) televised Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) events, on Friday, April 13 and Friday, April 20, respectively.[33]

“Combate ESTRELLAS I” delivered a total of 583,000 persons 2+, including 296,000 adults in the coveted 18-49 age group, on the Univision and Univision Deportes Network simulcast. Combate Americas beat Bellator 197, which aired in primetime on the Paramount Network, making it the number 2 MMA promotion that week.[34] In Mexico, the event delivered over 4 million live broadcast television viewers on Azteca 7.[35] The Facebook LIVE stream of the “Combate ESTRELLAS I” preliminary bout card delivered over 294,000 streams.[36]

Airing exclusively on UDN in the midnight ET slot the following Friday, April 20, “Combate ESTRELLAS II” delivered another 200,000 total viewers, a 10 percent increase from the first installment of the two-part, “Combate ESTRELLAS” live event series. Of the total UDN viewers for “Combate ESTRELLAS II,” 67 percent were in the 18-49 age group. The Facebook LIVE stream of the “Combate ESTRELLAS II” preliminary bout card garnered over 630,000 streams, more than doubling the online audience from ESTRELLAS I.[37]

Awards[edit]

Combate Americas was the winner of the Imagen Award for “Best Reality or Variety Series,” making it the first fight TV program to win a major award.[38]

Combate America won the 2014 Cable Fax Award for Best Show or Series Reality/Competition/Game Show.[39]

See also[edit]

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