Manuel Torres suffered a setback towards Rafael Fiziev, however he’s in “good spirits.”
Torres and Fiziev collided within the UFC Baku primary occasion this previous Saturday. Whereas “El Loco” hoped to make an announcement in enemy territory, he ended up being stopped early within the second stanza after being caught with a spinning wheel kick. It’s Torres’ first loss since 2024.
In an announcement posted on Instagram, Torres’ supervisor César Lince vowed that his fighter will get again on the horse and be taught from the defeat.
“There are defeats that additionally construct character,” Lince wrote. “Thanks to everybody who adopted alongside, despatched a message, and made us really feel your help from Mexico. I wish to give particular because of ‘El Loco’ for accepting this problem and coming to signify our nation on enemy territory. I do know the sacrifice he made to get right here, and I do know as a result of I used to be by his facet each step of the best way that he gave it his all.
“Thanks additionally to each single particular person on this crew. That is by no means about only one particular person; victories and defeats are skilled collectively. We’re leaving with our heads held excessive, with a lot to be taught, and hungrier than ever. And for everybody who’s asking: ‘El Loco’ is ok, he’s wholesome, in good spirits… and he’ll be again very quickly.”
Torres had gained two straight bouts between being knocked out by “Ataman.” He bounced again from a 2024 loss to Ignacio Bahamondes with first-round TKO wins over Drew Dober and Grant Dawson. Whereas some thought he would might proceed his momentum towards Fiziev to emerge as a possible contender within the light-weight division, he’ll want to return to the drafting board.
Do you suppose Manuel Torres can rebound from the loss to Rafael Fiziev and break by means of as a viable contender at 155 kilos, or has his ceiling been capped? Hold forth within the feedback beneath.
