Biography(references)Torres was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, but moved to Coral Springs with her single mom, older sister and a younger brother at the age of five. Torres has been involved in martial arts since age 3. She began in taekwondo as a child, and received her black belt after twelve years practicing the sport. She also has an amateur muay thai record of sixteen victories and four losses. Torres graduated at 20 years old in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Florida Atlantic University.
Combat ApproachTorres employs constant lateral movement while combining elements of taekwondo and karate. She frequently utilizes kicking techniques, occasionally following a high or low kick with a fast side kick. When punching, she will often press forward with a flurry of high strikes.
Fighter Trivia(references)Torres is straight edge, claiming to have never used any alcohol, tobacco and other recreational drugs in her life. On the World Mental Health Day of 2019, Torres revealed having struggled with her mental health issues – depression and attachment disorder – for several years. She is openly part of the LGBTQ+ community and is married to former UFC women’s bantamweight title challenger Raquel Pennington.
Awards & Accolades
UFC: Performance of the Night (One time)
MMA Solutions Global: MMA Solutions amateur strawweight title (one time)
US Freedom Fighter Championship: USFFC amateur strawweight title (one time)
American Battle Championships: ABC amateur strawweight title (one time)
Women's MMA Awards: 2013 Strawweight of the Year
AwakeningFighters.com WMMA Awards: 2013 Strawweight of the Year
AwakeningFighters.com WMMA Awards: 2013 Newcomer of the Year
Bleacher Report: 2013 WMMA Fight of the Year vs. Rose Namajunas on July 13
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