MIGUEL TORRES RUMORS

Colombian middleweight Jose Miguel Torres signs with Sampson Boxing, looks to Martinez fight

Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing is proud to announce that Colombian middleweight power puncher Jose Miguel "Mochuelito" Torres (26-5, 23 KOs) has signed an exclusive multiyear promotional agreement with Sampson Boxing LLC. 33-year-old Torres is probably best known for his NABO and NABF title-winning KO 6 over previously undefeated Patrick Majewski last November...
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November 14, 2012  |  Discuss

Miguel Torres’ Rapid Fall From Grace

Not too many moons ago, Miguel Torres (Pictured) was undeniably the baddest bantamweight in bare feet. He appeared to be untouchable, having rattled off 17 consecutive victories en route to capturing the WEC crown. Furthermore, the man donning MMA’s meanest mullet started out his professional career having lost only one of his first 38 fights – a torrid run that began at the...
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November 05, 2012  |  Discuss

Miguel Torres and Anthony Johnson Land Opponents for ‘World Series of Fighting 1′

Former UFC stars Miguel Torres (Pictured) and Anthony Johnson have secured opponents for World Series of Fighting’s inaugural event. Torres co-headlines the November 3rd festivities against bantamweight Marlon Moraes, while Johnson battles D.J. Linderman in a light heavyweight affair. Torres and “Rumble” both inked exclusive, multi-fight agreements with WSOF. “With the...
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October 03, 2012  |  Discuss

Arianny And Miguel Torres Backstage At ‘The Burn’

If you haven’t seen the burn, it’s like watching Jeffery Ross do his roast jokes over and over and over.  I’m not saying it’s not funny, it’s just a little much.  Looks like the UFCer’s had some fun at the Comedy Central studios. Arianny ‘Sneaks On A Plane’ Torres Goes Zombie Apocalypse
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September 15, 2012  |  Discuss

Miguel Torres Signs with World Series of Fighting

On second thought, Miguel Torres (Pictured) will now make his post-UFC debut with World Series of Fighting. The upstart promotion announced their latest acquisition Sunday night via Twitter. The former WEC bantamweight champion initially announced he would be competing for Titan Fighting Championship, but MMAFighting is reporting Torres has decided to ink a three-fight deal with...
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September 03, 2012  |  Discuss

Miguel Torres Cut by UFC (Again), Signs with Titan Fighting Championship

For the second time in nine months, Miguel Torres (Pictured) has been released by the UFC. The good news is Torres won’t be standing in the unemployment line anytime soon because the bantamweight already has his next gig lined up. “I am writing this letter to inform you that as a result of my last loss, I was cut from the UFC,” Torres posted on his Official website. “My...
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August 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Miguel Torres vs. Michael McDonald at UFC 145

Miguel Torres is set to fight up and coming prospect, Michael McDonald at UFC 145
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January 21, 2012  |  Discuss

UFC Brings Back Miguel Torres

It was three weeks ago when the MMA world was in shock that Dana White had let Miguel Torres go following a rape comment on twitter. Ariel Helwani gave the word today via his twitter account. Dana says Torres is back. Torres has donated money to local rape centers, visited them. Dana says Torres was very remorseful. No word as to when the former WEC bantamweight champion will return...
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December 28, 2011  |  Discuss

Miguel Torres Fired From UFC Following Offensive Tweet, Later Apologizes

Miguel Torres was trying to be funny, it ended up costing his job. The MMA star was having a conversation with a fan on Twitter and tweeted a reference to FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. UFC president Dana White found the tweet to be offensive and cut Torres from the UFC roster, according to MMAFighting.com. Torres' tweet, which as been removed, said, "If...
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December 11, 2011  |  Discuss

Miguel Torres Released From UFC Following Rape Tweet

 The former WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres has been released from the UFC.  Torres is known for tweeting pretty regularly and sent out this tweet that didn't make Dana White to happy.  "If a rape van was called a surprise van, more women wouldn't mind going for rides in them," Torres wrote. "Everyone likes surprises."  Dana White...
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December 09, 2011  |  Discuss
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