Fast facts on Mexico’s UFC kings—short, sharp, and easy to read.

You want the names now? Here they are. The top male Mexican UFC fighters include Brandon Moreno, Yair Rodríguez, Manuel Torres, Daniel Zellhuber, Rafa García, Fernando Padilla, Édgar Cháirez, Jesús Aguilar, and Raúl Rosas Jr.

Why these fighters stand out (in one line each)

• Brandon Moreno — former flyweight champ; the first Mexican-born UFC champion. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• Yair Rodríguez — ex-interim featherweight champ with wild kicks. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Manuel Torres — surging lightweight with a huge KO of Drew Dober. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Daniel Zellhuber — young lightweight talent from Mexico City. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Rafa García — tough lightweight who beat Vinc Pichel in Mexico City. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Fernando Padilla — featherweight who stopped Julian Erosa in his UFC debut. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Édgar Cháirez — flyweight finisher who tapped C.J. Vergara. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Jesús Aguilar — compact flyweight with steady wins. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Raúl Rosas Jr. — rising bantamweight who beat Vince Morales in Mexico City. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Brandon Moreno: Mexico’s first undisputed champ

Brandon Moreno made history. He became the first Mexican-born UFC champion at flyweight. He also headlined in Mexico City and beat Steve Erceg by decision. Fans went wild. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Yair Rodríguez: the creative striker

“El Pantera” throws spinning kicks and elbows. He held the interim featherweight belt. He also won The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America. He fights with pride for Mexico. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Manuel Torres: knockout power in lightweight

Manuel “El Loco” Torres is on a tear. He stopped veteran Drew Dober in the first round in Mexico City. That win put the division on notice. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Daniel Zellhuber: cool head, big reach

Daniel Zellhuber is a tall, calm lightweight from Mexico City. He has bonus-worthy wars and keeps improving each fight. Keep an eye on him. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Rafa García: pressure and heart

Rafa García pushes forward, wrestles hard, and breaks foes down. In March 2025, he beat Vinc Pichel by unanimous decision in Mexico City. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Fernando Padilla: long, sharp, dangerous

Fernando Padilla made a splash with a fast TKO of Julian Erosa in his debut. He is tall for 145 and has a slick finishing instinct. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Édgar Cháirez: quick subs, quick wins

Cháirez is a grappler who hunts the neck. He submitted C.J. Vergara in round one at UFC Mexico City. Fans love finishers like him. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Jesús Aguilar: steady climb at flyweight

Jesús Aguilar keeps stacking rounds and learning on the job. He represents Mexico at 125 pounds and stays busy. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Raúl Rosas Jr.: the next big thing

Rosas Jr. is a young star with fast grappling and fearless grit. He beat Vince Morales by decision in Mexico City and wants ranked names next. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

What this means for Mexican MMA

These men show different paths to the top: slick boxing, wild kicks, and tight chokes. Together, they make Mexico a force in the UFC—right now and for years to come.

Quick recap you can copy

The top male Mexican UFC fighters today: Brandon Moreno, Yair Rodríguez, Manuel Torres, Daniel Zellhuber, Rafa García, Fernando Padilla, Édgar Cháirez, Jesús Aguilar, and Raúl Rosas Jr. Bookmark that list and watch them shine. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

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