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SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 18:  Miguel Angel Torres weighs in during the UFC 139 Weigh In at the HP Pavilion on November 18, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 18:  (L-R) Bantamweight opponents Miguel Angel Torres and Nick Pace face off after weighing in during the UFC 139 Weigh In at the HP Pavilion on November 18, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 18:  (L-R) Bantamweight opponents Miguel Angel Torres and Nick Pace face off after weighing in during the UFC 139 Weigh In at the HP Pavilion on November 18, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 18:  Miguel Angel Torres looks to UFC President Dana White in disgust after missing weight during the UFC 139 Weigh In at the HP Pavilion on November 18, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Miguel Torres celebrates defeating Nick Pace in a UFC  Bantamweight bout at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, California on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Miguel Torres punches Nick Pace during an UFC Bantamweight bout at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, California on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Nick Pace punches Miguel Torres during an UFC Bantamweight bout at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, California on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Miguel Torres punches Nick Pace during an UFC Bantamweight bout at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, California on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R) Miguel Torres kicks Nick Pace during an UFC Bantamweight bout at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, California on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: (R-L) Nick Pace punches Miguel Torres during an UFC Bantamweight bout at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, California on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19:  Miguel Angel Torres works out for the media during UFC 145 open workouts at GSU Sports Arena on April 19, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19:  Miguel Angel Torres works out for the media during UFC 145 open workouts at GSU Sports Arena on April 19, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19:  Miguel Angel Torres works out for the media during UFC 145 open workouts at GSU Sports Arena on April 19, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19:  Miguel Angel Torres works out for the media during UFC 145 open workouts at GSU Sports Arena on April 19, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19:  Miguel Angel Torres works out for the media during UFC 145 open workouts at GSU Sports Arena on April 19, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19:  Miguel Angel Torres works out for the media during UFC 145 open workouts at GSU Sports Arena on April 19, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19:  Miguel Angel Torres converses with media during UFC 145 open workouts at GSU Sports Arena on April 19, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 20:  Bantamweight fighters Miguel Angel Torres (L) and Michael McDonald square off during the UFC 145 official weigh in at Fox Theatre on April 20, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21: Michael McDonald celebrates defeating Miguel Angel Torres by knockout in the first round during their Bantamweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Michael McDonald celebrates defeating Miguel Angel Torres by knockout in the first round during their Bantamweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Michael McDonald celebrates defeating Miguel Angel Torres by knockout in the first round during their Bantamweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Michael McDonald celebrates defeating Miguel Angel Torres by knockout in the first round during their Bantamweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Michael McDonald celebrates defeating Miguel Angel Torres by knockout in the first round during their Bantamweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
WEC Bantamweight fighter Miguel Angel Torres (L) faces off with a fan at the UFC Fan Expo London.
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WEC Bantamweight fighter Miguel Angel Torres (L) faces off with a fan at the UFC Fan Expo London.

Miguel Angel Torres

TRAINING:  A typical day of training is never typical. The only thing that I work on every day is wrestling, as it is always incorporated in my training regimen. Everything else is a different story. Since the fight can go anywhere and anything can happen, I work on all aspects of mixed martial arts, where boxing, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, conditioning, kickboxing is all worked on throughout the week, as well as sparring.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started martial arts when I was only seven years old. The training was great and I fell in love with the idea of combat and competition. When I turned nine, my parents could not afford the lessons anymore so I was put in soccer by my dad.  At fourteen, I started to take kickboxing lessons from a local gym and paid for it with money I made doing landscaping work. Kickboxing gave me a good base for my stand-up but at school when I fought with my friends who wrestled, I never did well when the fight hit the floor. Finally at eighteen, my good friend introduced me to a man who taught Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  After that, everything fell into place with my fight career.  Paying for college with my fight purses, I made sure that I fought at least four to five times a semester. I graduated and figured out that I made more money teaching and fighting so I decided to make it my life.

What ranks and titles do you have?
Former WEC Bantamweight Champion. Black belt in BJJ under Carlson Gracie. Total Fight Challenge, Iron Heart Crown, Shooto Americas 132-pound, Extreme Shootfighting, and Superbrawl Champion.  Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Do you have any heroes? Yes, my father, for always being there for me and teaching me the value of hard work and dedication.

What is you favorite technique?  I love the art of knocking someone out. If MMA was not around, I would be a pro boxer. On the ground I like the arm triangle, I can set it up from so many different positions.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? For me, being able to fight in the UFC is a lifelong dream. I've watched the UFC since the very first show and to be a part of it now is an honor. I always trained my hardest, but all the experiences I've had in the past, combined with my newfound wisdom and great team will guide me down the right path in my walk with the UFC.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Purdue University and earned a degree in Marketing.

What was your job before you started fighting?
I worked in a hospital as a Radiologist’s assistant for five years. Perfect job for a fighter.
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