Tecia Torres has a new opponent just days away from UFC 256.
MMA Fighting confirmed with officials that Torres (11-5) will face UFC newcomer Sam Hughes (5-1) this Saturday in a strawweight bout at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, following an initial report by Best Fight Picks.
Hughes steps in on less than a week’s notice for Angela Hill, who withdrew from the bout with Torres after testing positive for COVID-19.
Torres recently snapped a four-fight skid with a unanimous decision win over Brianna Van Buren in June.