Miguel Angel Torres

• Born-                                East Chicago, Indiana, USA
• Age-                                  30
• Height-                             5′9″ (176 cm)
• Weight-                            135 (62 kg)
• MMA Record-                  38-3
• Fighting out of-                East Chicago, IL
• Strengths-                        BJJ, muay thai, striking
• Team/Association-         Torres Martial Arts

Last 8 fights

• Win against Charlie Valencia via rear naked choke at WEC 51
• Loss against Joseph Benavidez via guillotine choke at WEC 47
• Loss against Brian Bowles via KO WEC 42
• Win against Takeya Mizugaki via unanimous decision at WEC 40
• Win against Manny Tapia via TKO at WEC 37
• Win against Yoshiro Maeda via TKO at WEC 34
• Win against Chase Beebe via guillotine choke at WEC 32
• Win against Jeff Bedard via triangle choke at WEC 30

1.  Rafael on January 2nd, 2009 11:24 am

   This kid Torres is the most complete human adaptation of a
   mixed martial arts fighter that I’ve seen to date.

   I’m excited to spot his successor in the evolution.

2.  Doug Urias on February 12th, 2009 7:56 pm

   Torres should move up in weight so he can truly be recognized as the worlds best pound for pound fighter.

3.  Tina Gainer on February 13th, 2009 12:45 am

   Really MIguel is extremely talented and exciting in this sport. I record His , Carlos Condit and Urijah Faber to use while I am doing my own workouts, they really pack the excitement into the routine for me. Thanks Miguel for the great shows. Now I watch the fight with Yoshidia Meada until it just screetches if it come back on versus I will be able to record again this exciting fight . I am so sorry I missed recording it on the actual night of the fight but I was set up too. The entrance Miguel made was spectacular , amazing Pride as he came into the arena with his Native Mexican Heritage Anthem playing it was so beautiful to watch but I dont think I will be able to get that they will never show the full version again.
   So Miguel you are really a joy especially the kicks that chasing your opponent striking and kicking dont be afraid to blast em with multiple times . Now that you have had your belt one whole yr today sir I see a change each fight in your confidence and comfortness as a world champion truely you are a deserved Champion Miguel so Congradulations on ONE YEAR AS THE WEC BANTOMWEIGHT CHAMPION !! MIGUEL ANGELL TORRES GO DOWN IN HISTORY BROTHER

4.  Tina Gainer on February 13th, 2009 12:51 am

   TODAY FEBUARY 13TH, 2009 GIVE MIGUEL ANGELL TORRES ONE YEAR AS WORLD EXTREME CAGEFIGHTING CHAMPION FOR THE BANTOMWEIGHT CLASS.

   MIGUEL WITH YOUR SKILLS THINK HOW DANGEROUS YOU WILL BE IF YOU ADD MORE WEIGHT .. YOU ARE DANGEROUS AS CARLOS CONDIT , YOU MADE MANNY TAPIA LOOK SILLY , STOP TO FIGHT THESE SMALL CLASS GAIN WEIGHT , FILL OUT AND FIGHT GUYS DANGEROUS AS YOU ARE . WITH YOUR HEIGHT YOU WILL BE A BEAST ……….. LOVE IT

5.  Miguel Angel Segura on February 14th, 2009 6:58 pm

   Good fights Miguel, I want to wish you the best you are a good fighter but most important you are a good person out the ring. Keep on being a good example to the kids you teach. Like David and Goliath you have conquered many opponents wish you alot of success. P.S Keep your hands up.

6.  chris ferrand on February 18th, 2009 12:09 pm

   miguel is such a gifted man and a great human being and just a fun person to train with. miguel will continue to rein in the 135 weight class and will constantly inspire us to be better human beings and better fighters

7.  Meh! on March 10th, 2009 4:41 pm

   He is an o.k fighter…he’s not that great if he’s 5′9 and fighting in the 135 division. i wanna see him in a higher weight class where he fights people his hieght. he’s just afraid he’s going to get pounded by the stronger apponnent. maby i am wrong…maby i am right…we will see how good he is when he gose againts people his arm reach.

8.  Meh! on March 10th, 2009 4:44 pm

   how do i become a WEC fighter? where i join so i can pound the crap out of the bantam weight class.

9.  Lamberto Quintero on May 13th, 2009 8:17 am

   I have been a certified martial arts, kick boxing and boxing instructor since 1977.

   There are a couple of fighters who impress me when they are batling on the ground only. All of the cage fighters need a lot of training when they are fighting standing up. It seems to me they are just throwing wild punches without any real defense or technique whatsoever.

   If any of the fighters and including our world champions would like to really learn how to fight standing up, please contact me. ( I am ready and available to give you guys a hand )

   If your are a current world champion or if you would like to become one, do not hesitate te get a hold of me. ( I will get you there without any sweat! )
   If you already are one, you must get a hold of me if you want to keep defending your crown successfully.

   I will teach you how to press forward blocking all of your opponent’s blows and knocking him out in the first round, instead of just backing up and running away from him like most fighters usually do it.

   You can also visit and read about me on (mipagina.univision.com/lambertoquintero) or on MySpace.com/lambertoquintero

   Your Instructor and friend,

   Lamberto Quintero

10.  Lamberto Quintero on May 13th, 2009 8:32 am

    With all due respect,

    I would like to challenge any of our current world champions to go a friendly round against me.

    If you guys really want to make it to a world championship, or if you are already a world champion and would like to defend your crown successfully you must get a hold of me as soon as possible.

    I personally volunteer to do a round against any of you ( any weight ) in order for all of you to realize what you are really missing.

    I have that feline Bruce Lee attack, counter attack, and exactly his defense technique plus!

    Give us an opportunity and you will become a champion or you will remain a world champion for a long, long time!

    You can contact me on ( mipagina.univision.com/lambertoquintero ) or eMail: adelitacuriel@yahoo.com

    Your friend and Instructor,

    Lamberto Quintero

11.  Joeleena alcantar on July 29th, 2009 9:14 am

    I feel that Miguel Angel Torres is the best pound for pound fighter in the MMA. He has been my inspiration and i never miss his fights!

12.  Art on July 31st, 2009 7:45 pm

    Hey miguel how about that Yoshidia Medea i think thats his name, The chino that took you to the fifth round.You hit that mf with almost everything you had or at least i thought you did unless that was part of your game plan.Don’t get me wrong i dig the way you fight and you are one of my favorite mma fighters ,i just think that you are a target and everyone’s coming after you for your belt so i kinda got a little worried in your last fight. I think you should train more on your knock -out power that way nobody will have the balls to go toe 2 toe with you and if they do like Yoshidia did you’ll knock the s.o.b. right out stiff on the floor.Keep up the good work and stay focused keep training hard and always remember don’t let up not even for a minute cause you’re a marked man and they’re coming to get u.

13.  Julie on August 6th, 2009 7:44 am

    I think Miguel Torres is the BEST thing to come out of East Chicago INDIANA (please fix that fact on this website…there is no East Chicago IL). Not only are you a local boy done good, but you don’t forget your roots and where you come from and you give back to the community in spades. Your gym in Hammond is a wonderful gift to the city. You make me even more proud to be a “region rat”!
    Stay strong, my man!

14.  Art on August 10th, 2009 12:01 am

    Miguel i just finshed watching your fight against brian bowles, i’m so fucken upset i can’t believe you lost .You know what, it is what it is, now you gotta go back to the gym and train your ass off like a true champ does.Like i said before you gotta work on your KO power you gotta make those hands like dynamite, like your hands are made out of stone.I know you will be back but in order to finish these MF’s off fast and be alot more dangerous you must pack a punch like a heavyweight . Please take my advise and not only will you regain your title but you will be one of the most if not the most dangerous fighters around once more, but this time you will be so damm good that you will have to change weight class to a heavier division and still KICK THAT ASS..Oh YEAH BRIAN BETTER ENJOY HIS SHORT VICTORY BECAUSE YOU’RE COMING BACK TWICE AS STRONG AND HUNGRYER . I guess you were getting a little bored for a while but i’m sure that you will answer that WAKE-UP bell….GOOD LUCK MIGUEL ON YOUR COME-BACK RUN FOR YOUR BELT AND GOD BLESS YOU CARNAL…….

    TU AMIGO BIG ART DE SAN JOSE, CA.

15.  Quamberto Lintero on March 29th, 2010 3:38 pm

    Let me train you!!! PLEASE!!! WHY WON’T ANYONE LET ME TRAIN THEM!!!???