If you want to get to know a foreign country in a way that truly captures the human experience with a touch of cultural flair, try grabbing tickets to a fight night. ⁠ ⁠ In Mexico, lucha libre is an easily attainable experience for visitors and locals alike. Mano y mano combat is as old as time, and a clear winner and loser is a gift for those with limited attention spans. It’s also easy to know who to root for, hinging on an overly theatrical good vs. evil trope wrapped up in shiny lycra. And with the second-highest rate of spectatorship in Mexico (after football), people of all ages and backgrounds come together to watch the enthralling matches. ⁠ ⁠ But of course, Mexico City isn’t the only place to get your cultural combat fix. From Asia to the Americas, nearly every country seems to have a combat sport rooted in history. Traveling to Tokyo? Check out sumo wrestling. In Nigeria? Look into Dambe. If you’re in India, watch Gatka. Wherever you are, catching a combat sport is a great wa...