Former BRAVE CF Bantamweight Champion Jose ‘Shorty’ Torres represented BRAVE Fight Federation in Japan on December 30, securing an enormous win and as soon as once more showcasing the distinctive expertise on the BRAVE CF roster.
Combating on the RIZIN 49: DECADE occasion which occurred on the Saitama Tremendous Area in Japan, Torres confronted former RIZIN title contender Makoto Takahashi in a Catchweight bout.
After three hard-fought rounds, Torres earned a call victory. Takahashi, who entered the struggle on the heels of a call win and as one of many high names in Japanese MMA was outclassed by Torres in an thrilling battle. The victory marked a robust comeback for Torres, rebounding from his title struggle loss to Nkosi Ndebele at BRAVE CF 82 earlier this yr.
Apparently, Torres’ win comes alongside his announcement of a return to the BRAVE CF Flyweight division. Having spent a substantial portion of his BRAVE CF profession at Flyweight earlier than shifting to Bantamweight and capturing the title, Torres now goals to grow to be the inaugural Flyweight Champion in BRAVE CF historical past.
The BRAVE CF Flyweight division is extensively thought to be among the best on this planet, that includes high fighters akin to undefeated star Muhammad Mokaev, Kazakh MMA champion Dias Erengaipov, high South American contender Marciano Ferreira, Fight Sambo World Champion Velimurad Alkhasov, Irish standout Gerard Burns, and Commonwealth medallist Luthando Biko, amongst others.
Torres is about to re-enter this stacked division with the objective of constructing historical past. His win in Japan units the stage for his Flyweight marketing campaign whereas additional highlighting BRAVE Fight Federation’s place as a worldwide hub for top-tier Flyweight expertise.
Because the race intensifies to crown the inaugural BRAVE CF Flyweight World Champion, 2025 guarantees to be an thrilling yr for BRAVE Nation.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and likewise a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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