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To face Dober in Mexico
Torres will take on Drew Dober in a lightweight matchup at UFC Mexico on March 29, CC Legaspi of ESPN Deportes reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres was off to a torrid start to his UFC run, winning three consecutive fights in the first round and earning a post-fight bonus in each. That came crashing to a halt with a September loss to Ignacio Bahamondes, but Torres now gets a chance to bounce back against a well-known UFC veteran in his native Mexico. Torres has the statistical edge over Dober in terms of striking volume, but he may look to employ his wrestling here, as Dober defends takedowns at a below-average 56 percent clip.
Torres was off to a torrid start to his UFC run, winning three consecutive fights in the first round and earning a post-fight bonus in each. That came crashing to a halt with a September loss to Ignacio Bahamondes, but Torres now gets a chance to bounce back against a well-known UFC veteran in his native Mexico. Torres has the statistical edge over Dober in terms of striking volume, but he may look to employ his wrestling here, as Dober defends takedowns at a below-average 56 percent clip.
Winning streak snapped at four
Torres lost to Ignacio Bahamondes via TKO (punches) at 4:02 of Round 1 at UFC 306 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Torres' string of four straight first-round stoppage wins came to an end in emphatic fashion. A brawler who knows no other way to fight, Manuel found himself in the Octagon with a taller, longer and more accurate opponent. Torres was knocked down early and probably should have been finished, but referee Marc Goddard allowed him to work through it. He made his way back to his feet, only to get dropped by Bahamondes once again. This time, Torres wasn't able to survive. Manuel has legitimate power, but you are going to have these type of performances when you find yourself in an all-out brawl each and every time you step in the Octagon.
Torres' string of four straight first-round stoppage wins came to an end in emphatic fashion. A brawler who knows no other way to fight, Manuel found himself in the Octagon with a taller, longer and more accurate opponent. Torres was knocked down early and probably should have been finished, but referee Marc Goddard allowed him to work through it. He made his way back to his feet, only to get dropped by Bahamondes once again. This time, Torres wasn't able to survive. Manuel has legitimate power, but you are going to have these type of performances when you find yourself in an all-out brawl each and every time you step in the Octagon.
Set to face Bahamondes
Torres will take on Ignacio Bahamondes in a lightweight bout at UFC 306 in Las Vegas on Sept. 14, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres will look to stay perfect in the UFC. The Mexican fighter is 3-0-0 in the promotion and most recently defeated Chris Duncan with a Rear Naked Choke in the first found of a fight in February. His opponent Bahamondes, meanwhile, is three years younger but more experienced in the UFC with six fights under his belt. Bahamondes is also coming off a victory, defeating Christos Giagos in April.
Torres will look to stay perfect in the UFC. The Mexican fighter is 3-0-0 in the promotion and most recently defeated Chris Duncan with a Rear Naked Choke in the first found of a fight in February. His opponent Bahamondes, meanwhile, is three years younger but more experienced in the UFC with six fights under his belt. Bahamondes is also coming off a victory, defeating Christos Giagos in April.
Third straight stoppage win
Torres defeated Chris Duncan via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:46 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Mexico City.
ANALYSIS
You wouldn't know it by watching this fight, but Duncan is no pushover. That didn't stop Torres, who entered as a -170 favorite, from steamrolling to victory. Manuel has shown massive power early in his UFC run, but it was his submission game which put Duncan away. He powered his opponent to the mat, expertly taking his back and clamping on the rear-naked choke. The finish would go on to win him one of two $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening. We'll have to see how Torres looks against better competition, but at 3-0 with the company with three stoppage wins under his belt, the future is bright for Manuel.
You wouldn't know it by watching this fight, but Duncan is no pushover. That didn't stop Torres, who entered as a -170 favorite, from steamrolling to victory. Manuel has shown massive power early in his UFC run, but it was his submission game which put Duncan away. He powered his opponent to the mat, expertly taking his back and clamping on the rear-naked choke. The finish would go on to win him one of two $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening. We'll have to see how Torres looks against better competition, but at 3-0 with the company with three stoppage wins under his belt, the future is bright for Manuel.
Will face Duncan in Mexico
Torres will take on Chris Duncan in a lightweight matchup at UFC Mexico on Feb. 24, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres is off to an electric run to his UFC career, recording first-round stoppage victories (with POTN bonuses) in each of his first two official UFC bouts. He'll now get a chance to fight in his native Mexico against a fellow up-and-coming who has won his first two UFC fights as well, albeit via decision. Torres has utilized tremendous striking volume to propel his career so far, but he'll need to be cautious of the wrestling capability of Duncan if he wants to remain unbeaten.
Torres is off to an electric run to his UFC career, recording first-round stoppage victories (with POTN bonuses) in each of his first two official UFC bouts. He'll now get a chance to fight in his native Mexico against a fellow up-and-coming who has won his first two UFC fights as well, albeit via decision. Torres has utilized tremendous striking volume to propel his career so far, but he'll need to be cautious of the wrestling capability of Duncan if he wants to remain unbeaten.