Manuel Torres secured a significant victory over Drew Dober at UFC Mexico, with the fight drawing attention due to referee Mike Beltran’s delayed stoppage despite Dober being unable to defend himself against Torres’ aggressive attack.
Manuel Torres snagged the biggest victory of his career. Meanwhile, referee Mike Beltran found himself in a bit of hot water due to a questionable late stoppage.
Torres squared off against veteran lightweight Drew Dober in the co-main event of UFC Mexico. It was Saturday night in the bustling Mexico City. Torres landed some brutal shots on Dober in the first round. Desperately, Dober went for a single-leg takedown. Big mistake. Torres unleashed a storm of punches, and Dober couldn’t defend himself at all. Yet, Beltran let it go until 1:45 into the round before calling it.
The hometown hero is now 4-1 inside the octagon! He made a triumphant comeback after a stoppage loss to Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC 306 in Vegas last September.
After the fight ended, UFC and MMA pros shared their thoughts on social media. They praised Torres’ nearly perfect performance and debated Beltran’s decision to let the fight continue as long as it did.
Curious about what they said? Check out the top social media reactions below.
Renato Moicano didn’t hold back: “Wtf if he dies he dies!!!! The good old coliseum #ufc.” Ouch!
Dominick Cruz seemed thrilled with the matchup: “Dover vs Torres is my favorite matchup of the night. I see a Power Muy Tai fight with 4 ounce gloves! Lucky US! #UFCMexicoCity.”
Terrance McKinney chimed in: “Damn that was nasty ref gave him A chance too that was brutal.” Short but sweet.
McKinney also noted, “Torres patient way more deadly.” Indeed, patience can be lethal in the octagon.
And there you have it—a night of intense action and even more intense opinions!