Manuel Torres achieved a major career milestone with an incredible knockout victory over Drew Dober at UFC Mexico.
Torres executed a perfect finish, utilizing his reach advantage and setting up his punches from the start. He landed a powerful left-right combination that stunned Dober, sending him to the mat.
Following the knockdown, Torres unleashed a series of hammer fists, forcing the referee to stop the fight in the first round at 1:45.
Despite the knockout, Dober initially tried to continue fighting, highlighting the impact of Torres` strikes and Dober`s disorientation. This win marks Torres` fourth victory in the UFC, improving his record to 4-1.
In his post-fight speech, Torres expressed gratitude to the crowd and sent a message to Dana White.
At the beginning of the fight, Dober appeared to adopt a more cautious approach, attempting to close the distance against Torres` longer reach. However, Torres quickly found his mark, landing precise punches.
Dober continued to press forward, but Torres maintained accuracy and power in his striking. The decisive left-right combination ultimately ended the fight.
After falling, Dober attempted a leg lock, but Torres` relentless hammer fists led to the fight stoppage.
This victory marks a successful comeback for Torres after a previous loss and establishes him as a significant contender in the UFC lightweight division.
