Jose Torres can finally call himself a UFC fighter.
Last week, the Titan FC bantamweight and flyweight champion inked a deal with the premier MMA promotion. He is set to debut Friday at UFC Fight Night 131 in Utica, New York against fellow prospect Jarred Brooks.
Fans have been calling for Torres’ UFC signing for a long time now; he’s defended both titles in Titan FC, has a perfect 7-0 pro record, and has 26 bouts as an amateur. He’s long been considered one of the most promising prospects in the entire sport.
If you ask most people, “Shorty” probably should’ve been signed to the UFC sooner.