Manuel Torres achieved the most significant victory of his career, delivering an incredible knockout against Drew Dober in the co-main event at UFC Mexico.
Torres executed a perfectly timed finish, utilizing his reach advantage and setting up his punches from the beginning of the fight. He landed a powerful left hand followed by a straight right that connected squarely with Dober`s jaw, sending him to the mat.
Torres continued his attack with a rapid series of hammer fists to Dober`s head. The referee, Mike Beltran, stopped the fight at 1:45 of the first round as Dober went limp.
Immediately after the stoppage, Dober surprisingly rose to his feet, attempting to continue fighting, a clear indication of the knockout`s impact as he was unaware the fight had ended. This victory marks an impressive performance for Torres, bringing his UFC record to 4-1.
“This is all for you!” Torres exclaimed to the cheering crowd, expressing his gratitude for their support. “I couldn’t do this without you. It was fast! Hey Dana [White], you know what’s up!”
At the fight`s outset, Dober appeared to adopt a more patient approach than his usual aggressive style, attempting to close the distance against Torres`s longer reach. However, this strategy proved ineffective as Torres landed a sharp, long-range punch early in the first exchange.
Dober continued to press forward, aiming to negate Torres`s reach advantage, but Torres showcased remarkable precision and power in his strikes. He then unleashed the decisive left-right combination that dropped Dober, preventing him from recovering until after the fight had concluded.
As Dober fell, he instinctively tried to grab for an ankle lock, but Torres remained relentless, delivering a barrage of hammer fists until the fight was called off.
This victory marks a successful return for Torres after his previous loss to Ignacio Bahamondes, solidifying his position as a dangerous contender in the UFC lightweight division.
