Mexican UFC Champions Roundtable with Yair Rodriguez, Brandon Moreno & Alexa Grasso 🇲🇽

Mexican UFC champions Yair Rodriguez, Brandon Moreno and Alexa Grasso sit down in a roundtable format to discuss:
0:00 Initial thoughts on championships
0:56 Alexa Grasso overcoming doubt
1:37 Brandon Moreno's pride for representing Mexico
3:30 How did we come to having three Mexican champions?
4:13 Alexa Grasso on being a female Mexican UFC champion
4:53 Relationship and training with Jon Jones
6:40 Brandon Moreno's keys to success
8:10 What motivates Alexa Grasso to achieve?
9:02 Dana White's emphasis on UFC in Mexico
10:31 Balancing life with growing popularity
13:46 MMA closing the gap with boxing
15:00 Respect for Canelo Álvarez
17:07 Fighting in the same card together
17:51 Viral moment with Yair Rodriguez watching UFC 277
20:27 Brandon Moreno watching Yair Rodriguez's championship
22:00 Fighting with friends at UFC 285
22:55 Alexa Grasso watching Brandon Moreno & Yair Rodriguez's wins
24:10 Closing remarks
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[@corey69000]

Three total badasses. I’m not Mexican but I can only imagine the amount of pride Mexican fans must feel toward these fighters. Respect.

[@abelgonzales3695]

Thanks man. We don’t get a lot of press other than cartels and border problems. And everyone thinks we only love tacos! Lol!

[@beaualoevv]

moreno and grasso got a fluke win. paperfraud champs in my book of facts. only interim ‘champ’ yair is legit👍

[@Cxmplex_Cxrtex]

​@@beaualoevvThey'd both choke you tf out incel👍

[@orbelvera5732]

@@beaualoevv 😂😂😂

[@BLVCKSHXXP]

Wounder why ppl had a problem when there were 3 African Champs though? The comments on this video are way different

[@blackman4life]

I remember when Africa had 3 UFC champs & I felt so proud. Now Mexico has 3 champs & it's beautiful to see👍 It was inevitable that they'd have champs in mma because Mexico always had great combat athletes especially in boxing.

[@mataperro818]

There has been Mexican American or Mexican decent champions in most weight classes except middle weight and welter weight but every other weight has had a champ we will take over eventually. All love to every other race.

[@rodrigocisneros7019]

yoooo marty when tf you fighting cumshot?

[@redbaron5308]

@@mataperro818Mexican isn’t a race. It’s a nationality.

[@Angel_Yamma]

​@@redbaron5308 ? Who said that mexico was a race?

[@redbaron5308]

@@Angel_Yamma the guy above me did if you understand english.

[@lievenyperman9363]

This made me feel proud to be Mexican even though I am Belgian.

[@AnarchyMagic]

Yo quiero Taco

[@sensen3095]

@@AnarchyMagic it’s takes a lot more than that to offend a Mexican 😂

[@AnarchyMagic]

@@sensen3095 I am Mexican and it is true I like tacos

[@joelewishenry7886]

I would add: "Yo quiero Taco Bell 🔔" . From another Mexican.

[@iscool.6150]

@@joelewishenry7886 taco Bell man go get a real taco

[@fezii9043]

I'm not mexican but I'm getting 2nd hand pride from the greatness of Mexican Martial Arts

[@fezii9043]

@@user-gt3tu6mp1k I wanted to include boxers too, like Canelo and Estrada, plus it was a nice pun.

[@RurouniKenshinShinta]

3 of the best people to be champs, they represent the mexican people so well, humble, kind, hard working. Nothing but pure respect.

[@brandonamezquita4501]

Eh, Yair not so much.

[@icybae1030]

Yay fentanyl!

[@mongolo7297]

@@icybae1030Why are you associating these 3 Mexican fighters with fentanyl? Moreno and Grasso especially are some of the nicest and most humble fighters on the roster. If it’s a joke, then it came off bad and inappropriate as it takes away from highlighting a historic moment for MMA in Mexico

[@seanmatthewking]

Yair isn't champion, Volk is. Nothing against Yair, that's just the reality. Interim belt is usually used as a bs marketing ploy.

[@mhutch5082]

Yeah but yair knows daddy volk is coming with a vengeance

[@anthonycarey9932]

As an American I love to see my fellow North American countries like Mexico and Canada succeed! I will always root for USA first but always go for Mexico/Canada too (unless they face USA). This is great to see and truly inspiring!

[@jaredsatx8836]

Canada lol 🤣

[@huntermonzon5231]

@@jaredsatx8836 hey GSP put it on for em in Canada hall of famed legend multiple time champion hats off to that

[@ZiroNil]

@@huntermonzon5231hahahah you shut him up

[@ThePlus44punker]

@@huntermonzon5231 Rory McDonald was great to respect to 🇨🇦 from this Mexican American 🇲🇽🇺🇸

[@TheSantos173]

We like to see it 🔥

[@sunnyandtine9757]

From the U.S., just wanna say that I am proud of these people. Viva Mexico Perros

[@AntonioMontana_7.5]

🐶

[@xenanzelda9973]

Mexican genetics are not size and muscle, they are speed, hard work and heart! 😍❤️🔥 shows in all 3

[@lurk7411]

Well said🔥👊🇲🇽

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

More toughness than anything. And strong chins

[@RougeLino]

and them jaws! FCKING JAWS! MOTHAFCKING JAAAWS!

[@VOLCAL]

YALL GOT THE SAME GENETICS AS BBLKS AND WHTES.... 99% OF THEM AINT BUILT LIKE THAT EITHER....LOL... THE AVG BLK DUDE HEIGHT AROUND THE WORLD IS 5 FOOT 6.... THATS 5 FOOT 6.... THE AVG HEIGHT OF WHTE PEOPLE IS ABOUT 5 FOOT 9 AND 60% OF THEM ARE OBESE.... WHY DOES HOLLYWOOD CONSTANTLY TAKE THE TALLEST BEST LOOKING TOP 1% OF THEY RCE TO REP THE OTHER 99% OF THEY FUG FAT SHRT PEOPLES WHILE TAKING THE LOWEST 1% OF ASN AMERICANS, LATINO AMERICANS, ARAB AMERICANS AND INDIAN AMERICANS TO REPRESENT THEM????

[@Teponecc]

Mexicans can be big and strong foh

[@Gabriel-px8cv]

as a brazilian it's great to see another latam country doing well in mma, especially yair who is my favorite active fighter.

[@ThePlus44punker]

Long live Latin America!!!

[@marinmarinhola]

Sei que meu país é muito pequeno para ter um representante no MMA (Costa Rica), mas nunca sinto falta das lutas de lutadores latinos e os apoio. Os latinos têm que estar unidos. A perda de Alex doeu bastante Haha. (sorry if my Portuguese is poor, I started learning a couple months ago)

[@Gabriel-px8cv]

@@marinmarinhola já teve campeões de países menores, provavelmente teremos do seu país eventualmente.

[@appledough3843]

they should just call north america "American" and south america "Latin" cuz it's just straight up latin countries all of south america. so you wouldn't have to say I'm "I'm mexican" "brizilian" "cuban" etc. Just say "I'm latin". Would be cool to bring that unity.

[@Gabriel-px8cv]

@@appledough3843 it's not just latin countries

[@jonasg9531]

Man i love mexico and mexicans!

[@daveomacron4301]

Full interview in their second language, that's pretty badass.

[@daveomacron4301]

Let's go Irene! You're next!

[@julianvalencia2522]

They tried they tried.

[@ghettosmasher2304]

Right?!!

[@ghettosmasher2304]

​@Julian Valencia You're also trying, and failing.

[@zacretzer]

Would’ve really liked to have them all do an interview in Spanish all together like this

[@0CELOT_]

lo hicieron hace como 2 meses.

[@boclips3459]

I'm sure they also did it in Spanish. I thought the same thing when I first saw it.

[@TonyDracon]

this is in spanish

[@Cxmplex_Cxrtex]

Alexa finishing Shevchenko was one of my favorite moments in this sport since the beginning. The unbeatable Shevchenko. Alexa didn't even need a choke. She face cranked Val into submission. Phenomenal.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Valentina was always beatable but Alexa certainly did it in a spectacular way because she wasn't afraid and was well prepared 🎉🎉🎉

[@Someonebutnoone10]

Anyones beatable but she defended the belt like 100 times lol. What Alexa did was phenomenal!

[@Cxmplex_Cxrtex]

​@@alcottdevalte7440ofc she was beatable. The vast majority of the community didn't give her a chance in the world though bc Val was unbeaten in the division & the only champion ever in the division. The way Alexa took her back though in that split second Val decided to spin was just precision at it's finest.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

@@Cxmplex_Cxrtex Agree. Thought Santos won against Valentina, which is another discussion. But Grasso really exploited her weaknesses and she is most likely gonna get the best submission of the year because it was simply excellent.

[@kluna1000]

Alexa turned Valentinas face into a strawberry and vanilla duvalin. 😂 All respect to Valentina though, she’s a great champion.

[@ggarzagarcia]

Está bien raro escuchar la entrevista en inglés en el DF 😂, pero veo a 3 campeones chingones quienes fielmente representan nuestro amado país. Gracias, Alexa, Yaír, y Brandon!!! 🇲🇽

[@elsuperguapo971]

@@ronindr dfuq ru talking about dawg?

[@ronindr]

@@elsuperguapo971 i think i misunderstood. Either way, I'm a fan of Mexico.

[@chaningnurmura6971]

Que está asiendo Yair ahí el no es campeón legitimo ni oficial de su división

[@ronindr]

@@chaningnurmura6971 posible

[@elsuperguapo971]

@@chaningnurmura6971 Ahora dìgalo pero sin llorar señora 😆

[@obillorchkenobi]

You could not ask for better ambassadors from Mexico than these 3.. awesome stories & personality. Huge thanks :)

[@ricardobjj24]

The UFC should've had this last weeks card in Mexico and had the Mexican Champs headline

[@thejoke2791]

UFC aren't that stupid to put 2/3 PPVs all into one. Duh.🤦‍♂️🙄

[@beaualoevv]

moreno and grasso got a fluke win. paperfraud champs in my book of facts. only interim ‘champ’ yair is legit👍

[@alphacraig2001]

@@beaualoevvthe trolling here is so try hard it’s ridiculous

[@beaualoevv]

@@alphacraig2001 the funny part is that i’m not trolling. moreno eye poked figgy, he couldn’t see and lost. and valentina was bored so she didn’t care

[@AresFusion]

@@beaualoevv the best part is ur trolling is irrelevant LMFAOO LETS GOO MORENO AND GRASSOOO

[@Bmorefan]

Idk why but im not even Mexican but they are 3 of my favorite fighters

[@caesar1752]

Anything with Alexa Grasso is good!

[@pakunodapavlovic]

Bruh she is so beautiful

[@StealthTRD]

I eat grasso asso

[@critiquemytechnique2.0]

​@@StealthTRD lmaooo

[@erozaky1077]

@@StealthTRD 😳🥵👌🏼

[@joelewishenry7886]

@@StealthTRD Then she will kick your asso

[@albertol9654]

Yes.. Dana finally giving them the respect they deserve 👏 🇲🇽💪

[@Abature]

thank you for speaking English for us you guys are amazing!!!!! Viva Mexico!!!!!!

[@matboulevard7667]

I’m Canadian but much love to Mexico and the people got the fighting spirit love the country

[@Last_Chance.]

Grasso is the sweetest champ ever

[@thee_calamity]

Lol yup

[@juliogonzalez5491]

moreno is in his prime cant wait for him to fight pantoja. the guy who has beat him twice. thats a redemption arc

[@vinnbalor]

Alexa grasso is beautiful❤️

[@joelsonsabado9206]

Proud to be Mexican even when I'm not Mexican, viva Mexico cabrones

[@fengshuimma9160]

3 current champs from 1 country. Huge accomplishment Si se pudo!

[@matlock8150]

2*

[@josepacheco3027]

💯🇲🇽💪🏼

[@Kxidence]

Yair isn’t a champ bro, he gets sparked by volk 😭

[@brandonamezquita4501]

@@matlock8150 2.5

[@brandonamezquita4501]

Brazil and U.S.A.: "First time?"

[@electrickoolade]

All great representation of the work ethic and respect maintained by Mexicans viva la raza

[@xxfrank12]

Yoooo I haven’t even watched it yet and I LOVE this!! Viva Mexico 🇲🇽

[@beaualoevv]

moreno and grasso got a fluke win. paperfraud champs in my book of facts. only interim ‘champ’ yair is legit

[@christianvaughn1328]

​@@beaualoevv Yair is the most likely to lose.

[@rubencampos6040]

​@@beaualoevvyou cant help stupid

[@xxfrank12]

@@beaualoevv all I got from your comment is that you know absolutely nothing

[@natemarx4999]

@@beaualoevv You are a champion at being a virgin and a failed troll 😞

[@jeanuytico6233]

There’s been Mexican boxing champions throughout the years some people are determined to train and not give up

[@cgariie]

Grandeza! Very proud of our Mexican warriors! Well educated, humble and hardworking guys! Madrazos factory!

[@williamjosiah7597]

1st OF ALL MY HATS OFF TO YOU 3 MEXICAN UFC CHAMPIONS & YOU ALL ARE AWESOME & I’M A HUGE FAN SO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK TAKE CARE KEEP HEALTHY & GOD BLESS YOU ALL & YOUR FAMILIES ALWAYS 🙏❤️🤙

[@moneybags6840]

Love these warriors' energy. . . Humble, respectful, and PROUD. . . Viva Mexico güey !!!

[@AlexHernandez-gn6rd]

I'm Mexican American and was so pumped when she took shevchenko back and applied the choke and to see mexico rise has been amazing

[@jonathankabasele985]

Yair is a beast, Volko v Yair is a dream matchup

[@rspct9654]

Mexican fight fans most loyal fans in the world, this is what the ufc needs, a sport known for the most fickle fans in pro sports

[@REALMicah666]

It's not loyalty it's racism, they only like there own. But is okay cuz they are brown 🤣🤣🤣

[@User-79916_ue]

Nah we don’t need Mexicans they will just make this sport racist just like boxing

[@AntwanGames]

So cool to listen to three champions talk , very inspiring

[@mrfunkiinutzz2234]

Ahora si! Inspiring the next generation by leading through example! Que Viva Mexico 🇲🇽

[@johno30197]

Yair Rodriguez future champion for sure...

[@appledough3843]

He’s got the best chance against Volk that’s for sure. He’s so wild and unpredictable with all his snipping shizz yet he’s extremely technical at the same time. He legit put taekwondo on the map cuz it used to be a joke (well at least only a handful of moves worked) but Yair managed to pull it all of well.

[@user76978]

Volk murders Yair

[@beaualoevv]

@@user76978 when did volk murder someone? he only finished washed & 40y oId zombie. all his other fights are snoozer decisions

[@josechamu240]

@@beaualoevvortega, holloway 3 were not snoozers tf.

[@beaualoevv]

@@josechamu240 congrats you mentioned 2 ok fights of his 20 decision merchant ufc snoozer career

[@yusefrodgers5828]

brilliant interview, that I didnt know I needed

[@daddyjub2038]

If i could choose i would have been mexican, feel like its a people with a lot of great characteristics built in

[@Last_Chance.]

Grasso is the sexiest champ I've ever seen

[@JWhite7]

All amazing champions in their own rights, love the unity and mutual support, true champions for sure, let's go Mexico✊

[@ralphdejesus9732]

Good interview, good interviewer, Viva Mexico.

[@mdp_-vn4bo]

Puro orgullo 🇲🇽

[@venanciogregorio9108]

Jajjajajja cuando ban defender ban aperder todo jajjajajja ya quiero ver esto pronto jajjajajja

[@shirohc7015]

I hope we get to see all 3 defend on the same card. that would be historic for Mexican MMA

[@Aditya-og3yr]

3 defend? You mean 2,right? Lmao interim Champs don't defend anything, Alex will be defending against him and not the other way.

[@brandonamezquita4501]

@@Aditya-og3yr Interim champs defend sometimes. Pretty rare though.

[@Aditya-og3yr]

@@brandonamezquita4501 i said that in context to current situation where alex is set to defend his title on 8th July so the guy who commented above probably don't even know that Yair is not a real champ lol

[@brandonamezquita4501]

@@Aditya-og3yr Lol. Yeah, the only way is for Volk to pull out which I highly doubt. You're correct though; interim champs don't defend, they unify.

[@Gfckin9]

What does yair have to defend?🤣🤣🤣

[@lui4126]

So happy for all of them😭🙏🏽

[@marcocambray7725]

Awesome interview

[@dh-kc9qg]

very good interview...MEXICO!!!

[@xxerrano]

Great champions and great people, so humble and nice. Excellent role models. Big respect.

[@BCOSTA-xu5xj]

I saw this video on my timeline just when i was thinking about not going to the gym today because it was too late, but man hearing them talk knowing they are 3 mexican born champions, raised and trained in mexico gave me a sense of hope and motivation like nothing. VIVA MEXICO WEYES ECHENLE VERGAZOS🇲🇽

[@JohanSalvattore]

Man, this really makes me proud 🇲🇽

[@fcmrecs]

thx for shedding light on hard work greatness 🙏

[@josa19042]

Truly international! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🇲🇽🇲🇽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@pillovaldovinos4751]

Exemplazo de personas ❤

[@TK-fv5jv]

Beautiful, good work guys, congratulations!

[@ernieoriginal3621]

3 of the greatest Mexican warriors 🔥🔥🔥

[@rajakhanamir2930]

Grasso and Moreno two amazing champs

[@fatjeezussouthtexasoutdoor5244]

So proud of the Champions coming from the motherland 💪

[@NFLOLDMAN771]

😭😂😂 the motherland😭😂😂 stop embarrassing yourself

[@damian.r.]

Love you guys! from Canada ❤ 🇨🇦

[@omarontiveros1855]

Verdaderos guerreros mexicanos 🇲🇽💯👌

[@fabioenchiladathegayrattle7200]

Que orgullo 🥹 💚🤍❤️

[@cliffordjohnson943]

Three inspirations! Love all of them

[@MandosCulture]

Mexican roundtable sounds wild but I'm down for this👊

[@rubencampos6040]

Amazing representation of MMA!!!

[@CG-sx8rc]

Orgullo Latino ❤ Grande Mexico

[@andresr8088]

I was waiting for this 😂

[@brocky]

Viva Mexico!

[@Last_Chance.]

Grasso is my dream woman. She's such a beautiful queen

[@markusteak113]

I thought this was interview of champions from the UFC not super models from vogue…jokes aside all of them are soo easy to market in terms of their physical image and extremely relatable personality. Good luck Yair and Irene!!!

[@Vlad-bg9ms]

Brandon is the real Champ ..has the fight IQ, has the heart, and well rounded.

[@flavorgainz7205]

Orgullo mexicano, gracias muchachos.

[@josetrejo9437]

Se ve con madre escuchar estos campeones hablando inglés. So congratulation brothers and sister. Go,go,go!

[@_Monsivais86_]

Aldana is next!!

[@ripxxx1747]

She’s so good with her hands and pressure. Hopefully her team makes a good game plan for Nunes.🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@theinevitable590]

hope so man, she deserves it.. Nunes is a tough cookie but if Peña managed to beat her nothing is impossible..

[@ripxxx1747]

@@theinevitable590 yup the two major holes in Aldanas style is her defense and she goes to the same combos (and Amanda may be able to capitalize on those habits) but Aldana has a huge chance on taking it.

[@dariusmunoz4086]

Inspiring ❤

[@jling0427]

3 humble badasses!

[@deluxedecoy]

Huge fans of all these people. Especially Brandon he just seems so cool!

[@sayoshinakamario]

Crazy 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🎉🎉🎉

[@ProfessorUFC]

Eddie Guerreros spirit lives in Brandon 🇲🇽

[@PunjabiPiccolo]

All 3 are extremely likable. I met Yair in Edmonton in 2017. He's a very nice guy! Wasn't in a rush and engaged with us in small talk. Great guy 💯

[@1up.miguel794]

Cap 🧢

[@PunjabiPiccolo]

@@1up.miguel794 It's ok, one day you'll meet him 🤣

[@1up.miguel794]

@@PunjabiPiccolo and one day you’ll get a gf 😂😂😂😂

[@PunjabiPiccolo]

@@1up.miguel794 I already got one. Your mom didn't tell you??

[@brendamcintyre-os6ef]

Viva Mexico 🇲🇽

[@xavicastorena4739]

I would love to watch Cejudo vs Moreno!

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

Cejudo wants Merab !!! 👍🙏

[@angelrosales6455]

VAMOS raza con todo !!! 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@adrianayub1025]

This champions row motivated me to get back to training mma, I have family history in all of the areas where they from, Tijuana, Jalisco, chihuahua 🇲🇽🥊💪

[@alexsnow5092]

and the most impressive win was Alexa’s by far and she is the most humble on the panel

[@jazgeorge6806]

I had no idea Yair could speak English & on top of that he has the best English out of the 3!

[@preciouslouis7634]

Me too

[@JjJj-ju8sg]

THE THREE BADASS Amigos "Pure Pride"

[@jeremiahaldape3826]

This is so funny as a Mexican because they’re all looking at each other like “really?” The entire time 😂😭

[@yslwacked4993]

Brandon is perfect example of a champion

[@williammartin9115]

Gosh dang, what absolute warriors and great representatives of MMA... viva Mexico!!! 🇲🇽

[@Alex-vk3dp]

Estos son los verdaderos campeones que enfrentan a lo mejor de lo mejor sin miedo a perder

[@slapfighting]

Love them all

[@johnfernandez2060]

Viva Mexico Cabrones 🇲🇽

[@rusty9508]

Awesome job fighters

[@unsub6737]

At least they got the chance to do this, however long (or short) it'll last.

[@Sir1626]

Two champs and Yair. Great stuff

[@brandonamezquita4501]

2.5 champs.

[@williamswilliams8164]

Awesome champs All great individually in and out of the ring but Bruce “El”Lee -Yair is beyond tough and skilled Is the future

[@VC-fs8ff]

My journey of liking Mexican MM artists go back to Yair's early days. His unconventional techniques and unwavering determination until the very last moments can exhilarate any fan. It seems like having an indomitable will, unwavering determination, exceptional combat attitude, and remaining humble are naturally ingrained in the Mexican blood. Brandon, being one of the most amiable champions in the UFC, earns my utmost respect. He is a dedicated family man with the heart of a warrior and unparalleled skills. Keep achieving victory, my friend. Just like any other MMA enthusiast, Alexa also astonished me. I distinctly remember watching her fight at a friend's place, and the moment she took Shevchenko's back and executed a chokehold was truly electrifying. I am overjoyed for all three of them. May they continue their winning streaks and continue to shine brightly. Sending lots of love and respect from India 🇮🇳. Viva Mexico 🇲🇽🎉

[@mariogonzalez5107]

Mexicans are world class warriors

[@cz_ar]

For sure. Respect from Serbia

[@NFLOLDMAN771]

@@cz_ar lmao Serbia you filthy poor white inbreds😭😂😂 serbias gdp 60 billion African Americans solely in America 1.6 trillion you dumb poor phucks😭😂😂

[@joshywhvick]

mexico card needs to happen soon!

[@cruzitomaury4529]

Orgullo Mexicano 🙏