With the objective of promoting talent and positioning Latin America in the elite of world MMA, it was presented Mexico Fight League (MFL), an organization that seeks Become the referent Of combat sports In the region. More than a league, the MFL It is intended to be the home of a New Generation of Fighters with the mission of catapulting them to the great international stages.
“I arrived in Mexico for the first time in August 2020, I was planning to stay for a couple of weeks and I immediately fell in love with its culture, its people and its energy. Soon I knew that I wanted to build here, learn here and contribute here. MFL is, in large part, a tribute to that love for Mexico and its community.” Said Joe Merullo, CEO of MFL.
The project was born in a Key Moment, with the UFC And the PFL Setting their eyes on Latin America As a Hotbed of Talent. Faced with this scenario, MFL It is proposed as a Own platform And solid, with a model that combines spectacle and Comprehensive Development for Athletes.
“As a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor, I know what it means to climb the canvas: discipline, respect and resilience. MFL is designed to honor those values and so that each athlete has a clear path from the gym in their neighborhood to the major international arenas,” said Merullo.
The first performance of the league, MFL 1, will be held on September 6, 2025 at the Naucalpan Urban Room, a venue with capacity for 2,000 attendees.
The opening card will feature 21 fights, divided into:
“There is no hobby like the Mexican one. The passion with which they support sports is unique in the world. We want every show to be a celebration of that energy: music, culture, community and high-level fights. Let the fan feel like they own this league,” said the manager.
MFL It will not be limited to the capital: the first season will bring functions to key cities such as Guadalajara, Monterrey And Tijuana, with the purpose of igniting the flame of the MMA across the country and Consolidate the community of loyal fans.
“My decision to settle in Mexico, since 2021 in Mexico City, changed my life. I committed myself to this country and now I want to give back with a platform that elevates its athletes and enchants the world with our combat style,” Merullo added.
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Venue: Urban Room (Blvd. Toluca 115, Naucalpan, Mexico City)
Schedule: Amateur (3:00 PM), Preliminaries (6:00 PM), Main Billboard (9:00 PM)
Tickets: now available on the FANKI app, starting at $100 MXN (100% digital format).
Transmission: TVC Deportes (Dish México), in addition to streaming on YouTube and Twitch via @fightmfl.
