Charles celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
One of the most exciting fighters in MMA, Manuel Torres He almost saw his dream come true. The Mexican, known as 'El Loco', and who faces Grant dawson No. UFC 323, an event scheduled to take place this Saturday (6), in Las Vegas (USA), seeks to integrate the elite of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) and shows that Charles of the Bronx It's on their radar because of an incident that occurred in October.
With the injury to Raphael FizievThe Brazilian was left without an opponent at UFC Rio. At the time, several fighters expressed a desire to take that spot to face Charles, Torres being one of them. However, the Mexican was unlucky and saw... Mateusz gamrot to be chosen by the league and finalized at the event. Last Wednesday (3), the athlete revealed that he was close to being the opponent of the former lightweight champion and that he was surprised to lose such an opportunity, as he considered the biggest fight of his career a certainty.
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“I think I was very close. I don’t know what happened. I think they said no to Gamrot. I thought it would be me, but it doesn’t matter. He deserved it. Gamrot is in a very good position. So, what happened, happened. I’m ready and waiting for my opportunity,” said the fighter at the media day of [event name]. UFC 323.
Champion of everything?
Despite having only five fights in the world's largest MMA organization, Torres already shows ambition worthy of a major player in the sport. Known for his exciting fighting style, the Mexican aims to become a title collector and, consequently, make his mark in the sport.
“To be honest, I want both belts (lightweight and 'BMF') and then I'll go after the welterweight title (up to 77,1 kg). That's my goal,” the athlete concluded.
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