Mixed martial arts media company
Combate Global Formerly Combate Americas (2011–2021) Company type Private Industry Professional Mixed Martial Arts Founded 2011 (2011 ) Founder Campbell McLaren Headquarters New York City , New York Area served
United States Mexico Latin America Brazil Spain Global Streaming Key people
Campbell McLaren , CEOJoe Plumeri , Chairman of the Board Lawrence Kahm, Chief Financial Officer Mike Afromowitz, EVP Fight Ops & CommunicationProducts Television Docuseries Films Merchandise Streaming Network Service Home Video Live Event Reality Show Website https://www.combateglobal.com
Combate Global (formally Combate Americas ) is an American-Hispanic mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company founded in 2011 by current-CEO Campbell McLaren and based in New York City , New York .[ 1] Its business encompasses live events, television broadcasts, and mobile content catering to a millennial audience; with the average age of viewers being 27.[ 2] [ 3]
History
In December 2013, Mun2 greenlit a reality competition series called Combate Americas to air in 2014. The series would feature ten fighters in two weight classes competing for a chance to win an exclusive contract with the promotion.[ 4] Founder and CEO Campbell McLaren has said 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.”[ 5]
Chino y Nacho hosted the series, while Daddy Yankee served as the first commissioner of Combate.[ 6] The series culminated with Ismael Leon being crowned the featherweight champion, and Danny Morales winning the welterweight bracket.[ 7]
Combate Americas was the winner of the Imagen Award for “Best Reality or Variety Series”.[ 8] The show also won the 2014 Cable Fax Award for "Best Show or Series Reality/Competition/Game Show".[ 9]
In 2017, Trenton Thunder Co-owner Joe Plumeri became the non-Executive Chairman of the board.[ 10]
In 2018, Combate announced a live Programming Agreement with Univision Deportes . “Combate ESTRELLAS I” and “Combate ESTRELLAS II”, respectively broadcast on Friday, April 13 and Friday, April 20, would be the first live televised MMA events to air on the main Univision broadcast network and Univision Deportes.[ 11]
“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. The broadcast drew a bigger audience than Bellator 197 , which aired in primetime on Paramount Network .[ 12] The Facebook LIVE stream of the Combate ESTRELLAS I preliminary card delivered over 294,000 streams.[ 13] In Mexico , the event delivered over 4 million live broadcast television viewers on Azteca 7 .[ 14] 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 garnered over 630,000 streams, more than doubling the online audience from ESTRELLAS I.[ 15]
Rebranding and further television deals
In March 2021, Combate Americas announced a five-year broadcasting partnership with Univision, with a plan to produce 150 televised events.[ 16] It was also announced the organization would be branded as Combate Global going forward.[ 16] In June of that year, Combate Global announced that CBS Sports , through CBS Sports Network and Paramount Plus , would become the English language home for Combate Global.[ 17] After increased ratings, Univision Communications bought a significant equity stake in Combate Global the following month.[ 18]
In 2024, Combate's English language programming moved exclusively Fuse Media 's namesake cable channel . In addition, Combate Global's library content would begin streaming on the company's El Rey Rebel FAST channel.[ 19]
List of events
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
[ 20]
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
[ 21]
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
[ 22]
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
[ 23]
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
[ 24]
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
[ 25]
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
[ 26]
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
[ 27]
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
[ 28]
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
Copa Combate is an annual, one-night eight man tournament where the winner receives a prize of $100,000.[ 29] 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.[ 30]
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.[ 31]
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.[ 32] 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.[ 33]
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.[ 34]
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).
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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)[ 36]
Copa Combate: Cancun bracket
Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
Mikey Erosa1
Marcelo Rojo SUB
Marcelo Rojo 3
Levy Marroquín SUB
Carlos Rivera1
Levy Marroquín UD
Levy Marroquín UD
John Castaneda 3
John Castaneda SUB
Kevin Moreyra1
John Castaneda UD
Marc Gomez 3
Marc Gomez UD
Alejandro Abomohor1
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[ 37]
Copa Combate: Fresno bracket
Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
Andres Quintana UD
Marlon Gonzalez1
Andres Quintana TKO
Bruno Cannetti 1
Bruno Cannetti SUB
Joey Ruquet1
Andres Quintana KO
Alejandro Flores1
Alejandro Flores SUB
John Bedoya1
Alejandro Flores UD
Pablo Villaseca 3
Pablo Villaseca SD
Daniel Requeijo1
Current World champions
Men
Women
World Championship history
Lightweight Championship
155 lbs (70 kg)
No.
Name
Event
Date
Reign
Defenses
1
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 .[ 38]
Featherweight Championship
145 lbs (66 kg)
No.
Name
Event
Date
Reign
Defenses
1
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
135 lbs (61 kg)
No.
Name
Event
Date
Reign
Defenses
1
José Alday def. Gustavo Lopez
Combate 24 Phoenix, Arizona , US
September 14, 2018
196 days
2
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 .[ 39]
3
David Martinezdef. Francisco Rivera Jr.
Combate Global: Bantamweight Tournament Miami , Florida , US
May 29, 2021
1,347 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
115 lbs (52 kg)
No.
Name
Event
Date
Reign
Defenses
1
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 .
See also
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