The UFC is ending a tumultuous year with a bang. UFC 256 is the last PPV event of the year and fight fans could not have asked for a better card. Tecia Torres took on Sam Hughes at strawweight as the first fight on the preliminary card.
‘The Tiny Tornado’ was set to take on Angela Hill at UFC 256. However, the fight was called off as ‘Overkill’ tested positive for COVID-19. The UFC then found a late replacement in Sam Hughes, who made her UFC debut on short notice against Torres.
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Tecia Torres now moves to 2-0 with an impressive win tonight
In the post-fight press conference, a reporter asked ‘The Tiny Tornado’ what she wanted next. She said, “I definitely want somebody in the top 10. I asked for a top 10 for my last few fights and unfortunately didn’t get that. So I think that’s the best thing for me.”When asked if she would be willing to accepting a last-minute fight Torres said, “No, I don’t walk around heavy, If I was told tonight I could fight in three or four weeks I would take the fight. Obviously the more time I have the better but I’m in great shape right now and no injuries so if the right opportunity was there I would take it. Especially if it was someone ranked above me.”
‘The Tiny Tornado’ started the fight well and was in control of the fight throughout. Towards the end of the first round, she landed some devastating punches and knees. The fight was stopped at the end of the first round, as Hughes was not able to see clearly due to the cuts and blood near her eye.
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During the course of the fight, ‘The Tiny Tornado’ landed a staggering 52 total strikes with an accuracy of 50% and had similar numbers for significant strikes as well. Torres also secured a takedown towards the end of the first round.
INTENSITY LEVEL: 💯@TeciaTorres turned it all on to close round one! #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/O8V2sN3OrX
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
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Torres slumped to four defeats on the trot between February 2018 and August 2019. She bounced back with an impressive win over Brianna Van Buren. With a win over Sam Hughes, Torres ended the year on a high and is 2-0 in her last two fights.
Can she take her streak to 3-0 if she makes the trip to Fight Island?
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