Like the current Performance Institutes in Las Vegas and Shanghai, the new facility will employ top-notch personnel coupled with the latest in equipment to harness the most potential out of the athletes lucky enough to set foot in them.
“Some of the greatest athletes in combat sports history have come from Mexico,” said UFC president Dana White. “Our teams at the PI are the best in the world at what they do, and we know that by making the resources and training available in the country, Mexico can become one of the greatest sources of MMA talent in the world. This is a massive opportunity for the sport of MMA and for athletes throughout Latin America.”
Current UFC numbers per the release state over 150 fighters hail from Latin America, or a 20 percent chunk of the entire UFC roster. Impressive numbers to say the least, and a bit shocking at first glance. While we have seen standout fighters such as Brandon Moreno, Yair Rodriguez and Alexa Grasso – to name just a few – come from this area, the future seems bright that we will see many more stars come from this area.
UFC Performance Institute Mexico will serve as a catalyst for athlete development in Latin America, aiming to rapidly accelerate the skill level and UFC-readiness of mixed martial artists in the region. A full MMA coaching staff will implement a sport-specific training system developed in consultation with UFC Performance Institute coaches and trainers from around the world. The facility will also organize and conduct talent evaluation events that will offer local athletes a platform to showcase their skills and abilities for a potential career in MMA.