Be sure to circle Manuel Torres vs. Ignacio Bahamondes on the UFC 306 card, as many consider it could possibly be Combat of the Evening. It’s not solely the followers and pundits who’ve been voicing the potential battle between the 2. “El Loco” Torres can also be a believer.
Torres (15-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) and Bahamondes (15-5 MMA, 4-2 UFC) are set to lock horns this Saturday on the preliminary card of Noche UFC at Sphere in Las Vegas. It’s a bout between two very distinct, however very thrilling strikers. The Mexican light-weight sees his battle with Bahamondes as a possible Combat of the Evening bout, and is assured the 2 will throw down large time within the octagon.
“I do consider it may be Combat of the Evening,” Torres instructed MMA Junkie in Spanish. “It may be one thing very particular. Sparks will fly, there’s no means round it as a result of our types conflict, and such as you stated, he’s an excellent striker as effectively.
“I’ve been watching him, and I did take into consideration that in the future I used to be going to battle him. So yeah, I’m very comfortable, and I’m wanting to battle Ignacio.”
Between the 2 rising lightweights, there are a number of highlight-reel knockouts. Torres is a fan of Bahamondes and a part of him has a little bit of nerves going into the battle.
“Igancio is doing effectively, and he’s on the rise,” Torres stated. “He has good knockouts and good kicks, so I like that. That will get me slightly anxious to check myself in opposition to his fashion. I’m very wanting to battle him. Truthfully, I really feel the identical in opposition to whoever they put me in opposition to, if it have been in opposition to a Brazilian, Chilean, or Mexican. It’s the identical for me. I’m going on the market to get what’s mine.”
Torres is undefeated within the UFC and has three first-round finishes in his three UFC bouts. He’s uncertain a win on Saturday will get him within the rankings, however he’s assured he’s effectively on his option to quickly have a spot among the many finest.
“I don’t see myself very far-off from the rankings,” Torres stated. “I believe in 2025, I can be within the high 15.”
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