Manuel Torres showcased his incredible skill and maintained his impressive winning streak as he entered the highly anticipated UFC Vegas 75 event. Within a mere two minutes of the fight, Torres further solidified his reputation.
In the lightweight main card matchup, Torres faced off against Nikolas Motta. As expected, the bout was filled with intense action and powerful strikes from both fighters. However, it was Torres who ultimately stole the show with a perfectly executed step-in elbow that left Motta unconscious as he crashed to the canvas.
Witness the brutal knockout blow that ended the fight in spectacular fashion.
VIDEO: EL LOCO HELLBOW!
Manuel Torres, you’re on fire! _xD83D__xDD25_ #UFCVegas75pic.twitter.com/3fpHXbZPYA
— UFC (@ufc) June 18, 2023
Manuel Torres delivers a bone-crushing elbow at #UFCVegas75! _xD83D__xDCA5_ pic.twitter.com/Lg5zBvDmdb
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) June 18, 2023
The referee stepped in and stopped the fight at the 1:50 mark of the opening round. “El Loco” burst onto the scene 13 months ago, making his promotional debut and delivering a first-round knockout against Frank Camacho in May 2022. With this recent victory, Torres now boasts an impressive record of 12 career stoppages within a single round.
Unfortunately for Motta, this loss brings his UFC record to 1-2 after earning his spot in the promotion with a victory on the Contender Series in November 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC Vegas 75, knockout
Q: Who was the fighter involved in the knockout at UFC Vegas 75?
A: Manuel Torres was the fighter who delivered the devastating knockout at UFC Vegas 75.
Q: What was the finishing move used by Manuel Torres?
A: Manuel Torres finished the fight with a standing elbow knockout.
Q: How long did the fight last before the knockout occurred?
A: The knockout happened at 1 minute and 50 seconds into the opening round.
Q: Did Manuel Torres have a successful debut in the promotion?
A: Yes, Manuel Torres made a successful promotional debut 13 months prior with a first-round knockout victory against Frank Camacho in May 2022.
Q: What is Nikolas Motta’s UFC record after this fight?
A: Nikolas Motta’s UFC record dropped to 1-2 following his loss at UFC Vegas 75. He earned his shot in the promotion after winning on the Contender Series in November 2020.
More about UFC Vegas 75, knockout
- UFC Vegas 75 Highlights: Manuel Torres vs. Nikolas Motta
- Manuel Torres’ UFC Profile
- Nikolas Motta’s UFC Profile
- UFC Vegas 75 Event Details
- MMAFighting.com Coverage of Manuel Torres’ Knockout
