The Life and Legacy of Miguel Torres (Original Documentary)

The past, present and legacy of former WEC champion and MMA bantamweight pioneer, Miguel Angel Torres. Featuring new interviews with Torres, his friends, former training partners and media/reporters who were around him during his rise.
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Directed, shot and edited by Ray Hui
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[@quezlark7875]

I dont care what anyone says. Prime WEC days was mma at its finest. I miss those days. Miguel was one of my favorites.

[@MaxRamsden-d6y]

100%, The UFC basically gobbled up the market and made everything more boring.

[@scottyandell3644]

Dude, you are spot on. Some of the best fights ever!

[@desertraider8628]

Wec fight cards were the best ! And they would have there cards on weekdays which was the best after coming home from work lol

[@adamtheman9273]

Such nostalgia, man. Those announcers were fire! Not much was more exciting back then, than flipping the channels and coming across a WEC fight you forgot was happening.

[@gr8wei]

Agree! I love watching WEC and Tapout (Mask, Skyscrape, Punkass) scout new talent and how Tapout found Cowboy. Miguel was a legend and he was fun to watch.

[@Tommycruz90]

Miguel training those old fellas with Parkinson’s is unreal. What a legend.

[@DarylJonesy]

Miguel is a legend both inside and outside of the cage!

[@RAPEDBYBLACKS]

Fantastic person

[@purplepineapples6150]

That shit made me sad, respect to him and those gents.life certainly has a dark sense of humor.

[@Dontzzzzz]

My son trains at his gym….. he really is the best and my son idolizes him. He is really the best. I highly recommend his gym for you or your young ones

[@yungdial5987]

Tell your son to stop the idol worship. If you the father idol worships as well you need to quit it knock it off.

[@RAPEDBYBLACKS]

@@yungdial5987it’s good for a young kid to have a hero.

[@paolasojo7020]

Beautifully made! It’s an honor to be part of the Torres Martial Arts academy!

[@rayhuifilms]

Thank you!

[@lobo-uh2tb]

​@@rayhuifilmsThis is the kid, that dana white destroyed his carrer just because he posted a dark humor joke on twitter right ? And to think that now dana pretends to be anti woke and anti cancel culture and lets his figther sean strickland say what ever he likes , 😒 F** that pos dana white

[@rogdawg123]

bot 🤖

[@thebadassniggatomtom]

Damn only OG fans know how great Torres was in his prime

[@95VR407FA5]

I had him up there with fedor as P4P best fighter in the world. He was ahead of his time

[@MillionDollarLuxury]

That fella was a savage

[@Addictbasterd]

Oh wow, i havent heard that name in forever. I used to love watching him fight in the WEC.

[@LetitGolazziter-uk9xi]

I dig what Miguel is doing for the elders, with Parkinson's. There is a facility here in Jacksonville, Fl that does the same thing and they also hold free training for Veterans and First responders. When it comes down to it, being KIND to yourself and others is the best feeling there is.

[@santiagobueno6415]

Watching this brought tears to my eyes to see one of our legends just involved & giving back ! Wow ! The legend of Miguel Torres toughest fighter ever I swear !!

[@cameronturner7077]

I loved to watch Miguel compete, dude was quite ahead of his time. Went on one heck of a winning streak. Great to see him again.

[@Mineral-Wells-Jiu-Jitsu]

This is beautiful. I hope Miguel has peace in his life.

[@abelbautista2347]

I met this man in his fighting days. And man he was so cool and humble to talk I wish him nothing but the best. Prayers to him and his family!

[@michaelmarkle5133]

Miguel was always entertaining. WEC days were amazing. The brawler with submissions.

[@eviennedoux6656]

These documentaries are great, man! You do not get the credit you deserve! As someone in martial arts and pursuing Sports Science in university, seeing this is such an inspiration for me.

[@rayhuifilms]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Wish you the best in your studies!

[@peterharris5953]

Miguel Torres is an OG. Was on an absolute tear. Was the reason WEC was exciting at the time.

[@trevorjones4854]

Probably the first fighter I ever called my "favorite" and ever felt a strong connection with. Like he was MY guy haha. He inspired me to train and to compete in amateur mma. Love that someone is still telling his story. A lot of new fans would fall in love with him If they saw all his wars in his prime.

[@Steveo_00700]

I can remember back when Miguel ran his MMA Gym out of Worlds Gym in Highland Indiana. He shared the area of the gym with a guy running a karate class. Wasn't long until the karate guy packed his bags and left. Miguel did all this while still competing as a top competitor in WEC. There is a lot of respect i have for this guy.

[@TrashPanda338]

Randomly found this Documentary, 2005 Miguel Torres vs Mania Tapia was the first MMA fight I ever saw, I loved how calm and collected Miguel was. Thank you for the memories sir!

[@nickskolsky2560]

He was built different. I loved watching him and have crazy respect for Miguel. Thanks for all the entertainment my dude 🤙🏼😎

[@chrissalas3196]

When you go to Miguels gym and you are the only one there he absolutely gives you 110% every time on the mat. Awesome gym to check out

[@kanoawai]

I trained with this man for a little bit. Tell you he cares about his students. I wanted to get my black belt under him but moved away from the Chicagoland area. Great man and best pound for pound fighters out there!

[@adama1215]

Much respect to Miguel🤙🏼 true warrior in that cage 🇲🇽 💪🏽

[@benjaminchu6786]

I have such fond college memories of getting together in my dorm with my friends and watching the UFC/WEC. Miguel was one of our favorites. This was an excellent trip down memory lane and happy to see that Miguel is in a good place in his life.

[@RTMoney]

I appreciate this vid, my dude! @Ray Hui. Love Miguel in the WEC. Was really rooting for him in the UFC. Good to see he set himself up well for retirement. Thank you.

[@user-xp3vd9ux5t]

Respect and admiration Miguel for teaching all ages from different backgrounds. He is a legend within legends....Mashallaha....🙏💪

[@ricardo17278]

Miguel was amazing i watched the WEC fightings just for him you do a great job i was always wondering what happened to him, its great to know notice of him, Great video and great documentary 🎉

[@anthonyventi1579]

Wow!! I can’t believe nobody did this kinda thing before!! Amazing job!

[@kevincharles1983]

So glad this was made. LEGEND. WEC used to be on regular TV. It was bigger then ufc for a short minute Edit... spike tv

[@Axel2992]

This was a great insight on Miguel and what he's up to lately! So sick he's in a better place now

[@bayouninja48]

I'm so glad I got to experience watching wec when it was around. I just moved into a new apt with my wife working full time. I got cable TV with internet and I used to watch wec everytime I got a chance. I uses to BBQ and watch those fights aww man so many good fights. I always wondered where Torres went I enjoyed watching his style. He reminded me of karate kid that's why I was a huge fan of him. Cool dude

[@Frank-j1s]

Much respect me and my uncle from Staten Island love Miguel keep up the good work may the Lord bless you and yours in all your endeavors🎉

[@michaeltilford8162]

Great Video! Best wishes, Miguel!!!

[@gracekim6533]

❤ what a great story! Thanks for sharing!!

[@danielradd111]

Miguel seems like a cool dude and wish him the best,respect from australia

[@elcontador916]

One of the 135 greats 🙌

[@MarinaP-ro3qs]

Beautiful short film. Thank you for this.

[@john.t.v]

I’m damn near in tears Miguel is not only one of the greatest fighters of all time He’s also one of the greatest humans of all time Trained with him for a couple years and this documentary is about as true to the real thing as possible ❤

[@Jiu-JitsuJourney257]

Met him at the UFC fan expo right after they acquired the WEC. Super cool guy.

[@lonewulf7045]

WEC on Sunday afternoons was the shit back in the day. 🍻

[@coffeeyouu]

This man is a true legend especially for the time and weight class he was in respect 🐉🥋🤙

[@yukwai17]

Professionally made video! Really shows how Miguel passes his knowledge and passion to the next generation, while changing life's in a big way for many people. Truly enjoyed it!

[@scottfairway2591]

Love it. Thank you Miguel.

[@joaquinamadodguez.628]

Great doc for a great fighter

[@chadlugz1510]

Loved watching him fight. 💪🏼💯

[@jadynfelix]

this man was literally the face of WEC along with Faber

[@2bruckus588]

Miguel Torres you magnificent champion, legend, a hero. Your the fucking man bro🫵🏼👍🏼

[@karlbyrne2081]

He is why I started watching MMA great fighter legend

[@torresmartialartsacademy1325]

Thank you very much, was a hell of a ride and experience.

[@per4mexbagger541]

I was a huge fan in his WEC days . I remember he was considered by many p4p#1 in those days

[@wecanwatersports4151]

Awesome documentry. 👏😊

[@jorgerodriguez-ku4fw]

glad hes doing good some fighters suffer to much and might not be all their mentally its good to get out of the game before the game takes you and you have nothing left

[@jodylowe8476]

He was spectacular during his prime.

[@8danny2]

Awesome video

[@tomservo5607]

I loved the WEC, Torres, Shields, Pulver, Cruz ect…

[@the_smittuation]

Exceptional documentary

[@SuperNachtAktiv]

Amazing! Wish you nothing but the best Angel! 💪🏽 ❤

[@KyleKarnes-nb1jl]

He had a good run. Miss the WEC days

[@goukhanakul]

Legend.

[@andrewtregoning]

such a legend

[@plainbrownwrapper]

I saw Mighty Mouse post a podcast with Uriah Faber and MAT popped into my mind.. what an inspiration 🫡

[@hakr4751]

It's sad how many legends many fans dont know, because they didn't have the chance to show their best skills at the ufc Miguel left his prime at the WEC and never recovered from that loss to brian bowles, who was on juice btw

[@dylanjackson6710]

WEC legend

[@nyreeavi1863]

I love watching MIguel Torres. I wanted to train with him when he came down to Tampa FL.

[@the1basser]

There was a few years when this guy was practically unbeatable in the WEC , in the class of Uriah Faber .

[@06_Gucci_Mane]

WEC Legend

[@06_Gucci_Mane]

MMA legend

[@drleopardshark]

Legend

[@carbjj]

Good stuff!

[@romanceexplosions1379]

Father Time is undefeated

[@GarfieldThompsonIV]

My Homie 🦾🦾❤️‍🔥🤖

[@MrLeroythecat]

He was great fighter. hope he"s doing well. He took damage at the end of his career but he will over come!

[@billybats4745]

Don't ever forget that he beat mighty mouse in his prime. Period

[@papa2air]

Daniel Larusso is the man!

[@Bored200]

thats sad man, when he says "I know already" after the kid says he can beat him, just kind of sucks that he lost alot of his matches and retired like that, not the way to go out

[@realrobh]

I love this so much, Miguel Torres was such a dog

[@grapplerunit]

RIP Mike Pemberton Miguel will know

[@torresmartialartsacademy1325]

His name was Michael Pemberton. He was my friend, student, and teacher of life. Rest in peace Michael.

[@tobyway5093]

Jesus it wasnt that long ago was it?

[@samuelmagnum6047]

He was why I watched the "smaller" fighters. He made WEC fun to watch. One of the best ever to do it

[@AndrueSOCAL]

I mean besides Jose Aldo

[@genogomez5912]

agree

[@chaboi7]

​@AndrewHohn that why he said "one of" the best, reading comprehension is important.

[@quezlark7875]

I dont care what anyone says. Prime WEC days was mma at its finest. I miss those days. Miguel was one of my favorites.

[@youmang]

Pride in it’s heyday was mma at it’s finest

[@davereloader8837]

Champ still rocking a mullet and black eye! LEGEND.

[@1acarrillo75]

Miguel Torres is a living legend! This is a wonderful documentary! Miguel Torres definitely needs to be inducted in the MMA Hall of Fame.

[@albertomacias8573]

Miguel was an absolutely monster. He was one of my favorite fighters.

[@genogomez5912]

yes

[@xcvb22]

I woke up today and was wearing a Respect the mullet shirt I got from miguel in like 2011, at a ibjjf tournament in Cali. Lazy in bed I started looking up his record again etc. And wondered about his last fight. Stumbled open this video. I was curious how he's doing and saw this. Man what a legend. Still doing great things

[@mistugh.o.p.v.1995.]

Let's put some respek on the mullet 💪

[@fatdumplins]

#mullatino

[@wilhelmhesse1348]

Dude was top 5 p4p for almost 5 years straight, Miguel Torres...salute ✊

[@purplepineapples6150]

How is this video just now being recommended to me. Do better KZbin.

[@Indian_Outlaw417]

Anybody who doesn't know Miguel Torres doesn't deserve to call themselves an MMA fan

[@thebadassniggatomtom]

Some folks haven't watch the sport as long as you or I 🤷🏾. I've been following mma since 2001

[@xinyster18]

Who says folks.. ?? Besides Obama in his speeches.​@@thebadassniggatomtom

[@GuillermoSanchez-jr6mp]

@@xinyster18uh me a combat veteran 😂 what does Obama have anything to do with this

[@cj6884]

What about people who started watching MMA 10 years ago and never heard of him? Are they not real fans?

[@michaelcastilloramos7949]

I agree man, WEC spawned a lot of crazy fighters and lots were forgotten or lost after transitioning into UFC. Most “MMA FANS” now just bandwagon and always saying whose pound for pound by just knockouts

[@BeerChaser1403]

I wish I could say this was for the cameras, but this is really him. He's a humble guy now a days. Takes the time to give every person in the class a tip here and there and still spars with his higher level students. Has kids classes and they're hilarious but you can tell they love it.

[@ashcee3364]

My mom has Parkinson's and seeing this made me cry. God bless Miguel.

[@DaHawks2010]

Amazing documentary. The fight game is ruthless, Miguel missed out on the popularity and fame that current ufc stars experience but he definitely opened the door's for a ton of fighters to make a career. Mentioning how he out 135 on the map, and now the bantamweight division is one of the most stacked divisions in the ufc. Glad to see hes found a purpose after fighting and that hes at peace with where hes at in life. Still trailblazing too, wish more gyms would care for and create a community like how hes done with his wolfpack.

[@kuollut]

*You Have No Clue What Happened To Miguel & UFC... Smfh... Dana White Fired Him Over A Tweet... Yes The Freedom Of Speech Dana White Fired Him Over A Tweet & Buried Him In A Press Conference So No MMA Company Would Want Him... The Same Dana White Who Loves Joe Rogan... Mhmmm*

[@NoSnowFlakes1]

Bro was 30-1 at one point. Even if fighting tomato cans, in MMA thats god damn impressive

[@ArchAngelGabriel-12]

33-1

[@ohlord3650]

Miguel was one of my first favorite bantamweights when the WEC merged into UFC and introduced the weight class seemingly a lifetime ago. Such a beast and exciting fighter.

[@kuollut]

*That's Because Dana Blacklisted Him... Funny How None Of Yous Remember That KEY Part*

[@redshot1015]

was with Miguel for years.. Received my blue belt from Miguel .. Love the man ...

[@Kaizen2013v]

Damn I almost forgot about MT. I miss those WEC days, the sport and culture had such a different feeling back then. I wish him all the best in his future and thank you for all the memories champ🙏💪🏾

[@holysteez]

i always was inspired and admired torres when i was younger watching him because he was one of the few big mexican fighters in MMA 🇲🇽 🤝🏼🗣️

[@mohakim5332]

Unbelievable documentary. Really highlights the different aspects of who Miguel is. Not just the fighter, but the community leader, coach, family man, and human being behind it all 🔥👏

[@paleo704]

This was very touching to watch. Miguel has a Great heart

[@jfethier5604]

The fight against Demetrious Johnson I felt he should have won on the judges scorecards.

[@johnnymz]

He was one of the guys along with Faber that got me into watching WEC. The fact that he was a fighter from Chicago was just the icing on the cake. WEC was a great promotion that showcased the lighter weight classes. I can’t even point out one single fight in the promotion that wasn’t very good to great. He was an exciting fighter to watch and it’s great that he found fulfillment in being a coach. Goes to show that there is a life after fighting is over if you choose to pursue it.

[@IanJahnz]

Well done documentary. I've had the pleasure of meeting Miguel and training at his gym after the Maeda fight. Good guy. Great to see his gym and his fighters doing well.

[@miguels4959]

I remember telling Miguel before he entered the ring , Strong spirit, strong mind, strong body, what great memories God Bless you Champ.

[@pathfinder7614]

I just began training under Mr. Torres. Right out if the gate I found him very inspirational and charismatic. He is also a great instructor. I look forward to many years of learning from Mr. Torres.

[@OneGun454]

Loved Miguel in WEC, great to see he is such a kind man.

[@levis503]

One of my most favorite fighters of all time. I have mad respect for Miguel.