UFC Reaches Out To Mexican-Latino Fan Base With Erik Perez YouTube Feature

[doherty]

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"Bantamweight prospect Erik Perez prepares a surprise for his Mexican and Latino fans in his fight against Byron Bloodworth on the UFC 155 prelims, as he transforms himself into a Mexican Lucha Libre character. Watch his fight live on FX and FOX Deportes at 8pm ET/5pm PT."​

 

[Tibbles]

Guess they'll need a new Mexican to promote after JDS is finished with Cain.

 

[Chaotix]

Guess they'll need a new Mexican to promote after JDS is finished with Cain.

/thread

 

[GoodOleWrasslin]

I suspect the conversation about breaking into the enormous latin fan base that boxing has goes something like this around the ufc offices

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[Lucifer Alpha]

Well, now we know why Perez is on FX.

 

[Chramelated]

Herb Dean did more damage to him than Ken Stone.

 

[Cotillion]

needs more tacos and pinatas

 

[mmascene]

Ha!, Awesome and good luck to Perez in his upcoming match.

 

[BJJFAN4LIFE]

Guess they'll need a new Mexican to promote after JDS is finished with Cain.

awwww snap...

 

[KrPlud]

I hope he loses.

 

[akutz1]

Sweet
Looks like I got another fighter Ill be supporting


BROWN PRIDE FOE LIFE!!

 

[Lucifer Alpha]

I hope he loses.

Racist.

 

[Level One]

And for those of you wondering why he was on FX....

Now you know.

 

[Evangelion]

I would love to see mma gain a foothold in Mexico. Mexican boxers are always among the most exciting fighters in the world.

 

[Lucifer Alpha]

I would love to see mma gain a foothold in Mexico. Mexican boxers are always among the most exciting fighters in the world.

*in b4 Greg Jackson will ruin him.

 

[brianbrazil]

nice, good luck to him.

 

[LEXTHEANARKIST]

Im hispanic and perez looked good against stone....but that mask is lame..

 

[RaskeDanzig]

Lulz. They did the same thing with Huerta years back. I remember being in East Los Angeles to visit my Grandfather for Christmas and there was Huerta/Guida billboards everywhere.

 

[DesertStomper**]

I would love to see mma gain a foothold in Mexico. Mexican boxers are always among the most exciting fighters in the world.

Agreed. Mexican fighters generally bring it.

 

[DesertStomper**]

Im hispanic and perez looked good against stone....but that mask is lame..

Yea I was wondering if a Lucha Libre mask would really have much cross over for Mexican fight fans.