Eduardo "Balu" Vargas is the Co-Founder and CEO of Naciones MMA . Before his involvement with Naciones MMA, Balu was Vice President of LATAM Operations and Athlete Development for Combate Americas from 2016 to 2020. He played a vital role in expanding the organization into Mexico and Latin America. Additionally, as a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under the tutelage of MMA legend Jake Shields, Balu has spent eight years as a coach with the renowned Skrap Pack Fight team, working alongside notable fighters like Gilbert Melendez and the Diaz brothers. Today, we delve into Balu's remarkable journey, exploring his contributions to the growth of Naciones MMA, Naciones MMA's deal with DAZN and Twitch, his passion for nurturing new talent, and his vision for the future of Latin American MMA.
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