Miguel Torres vs. Manny Tapia

Main Event | WEC Bantamweight Championship | 135 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Dec 3, 2008
W
Torres defeats Tapia
L
KO/TKO, Punches and Elbows 3:04 Round 2 of 5, 8:04 Total
vs.
KO/TKO 3:04 R2
◀︎
▶︎
"The Mangler"

Fighter Comparison

35-1-0

Climbed to 36-1
Pro
Record
10-0-1

Fell to 10-1-1
-461
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+371
(Moderate Underdog)
Champion

Bantamweight
Title Challenger

Bantamweight

United States
Nation

United States
East Chicago
Indiana
Fights out of

US
27
+10 mos, 2 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight 27
+8 mos, 2 wks, 5 days
134.0 lbs
(60.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
134.0 lbs
(60.8 kgs)
5'9"
(176cm)
Height
5'5"
(165cm)
72.0"
(183cm)
Reach
N/A
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Torres Martial Arts Academy Gym Millenia Jiu-Jitsu

Bout Information

Event Poster

WEC 37

Fight Details

  • Event: WEC 37: Torres vs Tapia
  • Date: Wednesday 12.03.2008
  • Referee: Josh Rosenthal
  • Venue: The Joint at the Hard Rock
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 10 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Todd Harris, Frank Mir
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Craig Hummer
  • Torres Disclosed Pay: $44,000
  • Tapia Disclosed Pay: $6,000
  • Title on Line: WEC Bantamweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Torres
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