The Life and Legacy of Miguel “Angel” Torres (Original Documentary)

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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.
Directed, shot and edited by Ray Hui
MUSIC: share.epidemicsound.com/jsr9o2
GYMS/LOCATIONS FEATURED IN THIS DOCUMENTARY:
Miguel Torres (Torres Martial Arts Academy) torresmartialarts.com
Grappling Games www.grapplinggames.org
Matador Fighter Challenge matadorfighterchallenge.com
Jeff Serafin (Serafin Brazilian jiu-jitsu) www.serafinbjj.com
Jay Valko (Valko BJJ) www.valkobjj.com
Elias Cepeda (Foundation Chicago) www.foundationchicago.com

Пікірлер: 94

  • @Tommycruz90
    @Tommycruz90 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @DarylJones399

    @DarylJones399

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @xcvb22
    @xcvb22 Жыл бұрын

    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.

    @mistugh.o.p.v.1995.

    2 ай бұрын

    Let's put some respek on the mullet 💪

  • @albertomacias8573
    @albertomacias85735 ай бұрын

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

  • @paolasojo7020
    @paolasojo7020 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rayhuifilms

    @rayhuifilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @pathfinder7614
    @pathfinder76142 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Dontzzzzz
    @Dontzzzzz7 ай бұрын

    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

  • @OneGun454
    @OneGun454 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @serafinbjj
    @serafinbjj Жыл бұрын

    True legend in the sport. Great to see his story shared

  • @mohakim5332
    @mohakim5332 Жыл бұрын

    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 🔥👏

  • @user-wq9nt8gu1v
    @user-wq9nt8gu1v5 ай бұрын

    Miguel Torres was my favorite MMA fighter.He was a great fighter.I am glad you still have your gym.You are an inspiration to many.

  • @eviennedoux6656
    @eviennedoux6656 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @rayhuifilms

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @crome219
    @crome2194 ай бұрын

    Miss this man. Me and thomas were his 1st students that were young

  • @BarHawa
    @BarHawa8 ай бұрын

    I'm an amateur fighter, my dad told me about Miguel Torres and his legacy so I decided to check this documentary out. I love this perspective and hearing Miguel's story through his own words is encouraging and invigorating for those of us who wish to follow in his footsteps. Thank you for everything you've done and continue to do for people Mr. Torres 🤙🏽

  • @Happy4774
    @Happy4774 Жыл бұрын

    He deserves a hall of fame,good man great fighter...

  • @CamronWiltshire
    @CamronWiltshire Жыл бұрын

    Love Miguel Torres. Great man and incredible fighter. Godspeed Miguel!

  • @realchannelchris
    @realchannelchrisАй бұрын

    Wow. The Wolfpack students are an inspiration and show how wonderful Angel's heart and character are towards others.

  • @Zacapa-rr9qd
    @Zacapa-rr9qd7 ай бұрын

    I remember watching Miguel fighting on the WEC he was one of my all time favorites! I like him, and now I feel like I know him a little better! 👍💯🔥

  • @ricardo17278
    @ricardo17278 Жыл бұрын

    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 🎉

  • @ChupapiMunyanyo69
    @ChupapiMunyanyo695 ай бұрын

    The portion of the documentary where Miguel trains the gentlemen with Parkinson's was great, they really value the time they share.

  • @user-wq9nt8gu1v
    @user-wq9nt8gu1v5 ай бұрын

    Miquel was a very exciting and great fighter.My favorite of all time.

  • @RTMoney
    @RTMoney Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @thebadassniggatomtom
    @thebadassniggatomtom8 ай бұрын

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

  • @benjaminchu6786
    @benjaminchu6786 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @throwbacktailgaterso.c6317
    @throwbacktailgaterso.c63172 ай бұрын

    Dammm I watch his videos from time to time. I ran into this video before going to the web to see where he’s been or what he’s been up to. My favorite fighter of all time. Loved his moves. Thru this video I smiled a lot and noticed this video made pay a lot of attention to who he really is. I’m proud of him and very glad he’s grown to be a great coach. After all we all gonna get old and he’s passing on a great technique.

  • @rexvanwormer6945
    @rexvanwormer69455 ай бұрын

    Love ya, Miguel to me. You will always be the champ keep up the good work with the kids

  • @andreikali9
    @andreikali910 күн бұрын

    One of the best ever. Great person too, I'm grateful that I got to meet him in person and take his seminar. Hope to see you again soon.

  • @johnloitz9857
    @johnloitz985711 ай бұрын

    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 ❤

  • @anthonyventi1579
    @anthonyventi1579 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mmainterestingprospects
    @mmainterestingprospects6 ай бұрын

    Powerful content. Miguel is absolute legend of lower weigh classes.

  • @GQ-jr5ro
    @GQ-jr5ro4 ай бұрын

    Miguel torres thanks for the Memories

  • @sycadelic666
    @sycadelic6666 ай бұрын

    Yaooooo, I’m so happy to see this upload! I inevitably come back to the interwebs once or twice a year to see if there’s any update on one of my favorite and one of the greatest, most underrated MMA Fighters of all time - Miguel Angel Torres. This time I hop on there’s a mini doc on the man! Can’t wait to watch this one. Thank to whomever put this out. I would love to see The Angel back in the MMA Scene. You can still see his style today in fighters such as Yair Rodriguez, Bruce Leeroy a bit, and many others. 👊

  • @sergiovelozchavez297
    @sergiovelozchavez2974 ай бұрын

    Legend Miguel Torres inspirational awesome 🙏🏼

  • @SuperNachtAktiv
    @SuperNachtAktiv3 ай бұрын

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

  • @Indian_Outlaw417
    @Indian_Outlaw4179 ай бұрын

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

  • @thebadassniggatomtom

    @thebadassniggatomtom

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @michaeltilford8162
    @michaeltilford8162 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video! Best wishes, Miguel!!!

  • @iConformed
    @iConformed Жыл бұрын

    Great documentary!! Back when the WEC was still around Torres was my favorite fighter and completely dominant at the time. One of the most creative strikers before the likes of fighters like Mcgregor. Wish the best for him!

  • @torresmartialartsacademy1325

    @torresmartialartsacademy1325

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @vulgartech9192
    @vulgartech919210 ай бұрын

    So he ended up using the Cockstrong Maverick logo afterall. Nice. He wasn't going to, guess he changed his mind. Good to see him and Marg are still doing well. Shame you didn't interview Neil, he started there after he left the Army.

  • @gregh2930
    @gregh293010 ай бұрын

    Thank you ❤ thank you. Happy tears.

  • @gracekim6533
    @gracekim6533 Жыл бұрын

    ❤ what a great story! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @danielradd111
    @danielradd111 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Pianowrestler
    @Pianowrestler Жыл бұрын

    Such an inspirational and touching story!

  • @adamcalhoun9073
    @adamcalhoun9073 Жыл бұрын

    Great doc! I always liked watching Miguel fight. I even saw him at the Civic center a few times....I will be checking out all your docs, thanks.

  • @rayhuifilms

    @rayhuifilms

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s very cool to have witnessed that era of Chicagoland MMA history at the Civic Center. Thanks for watching and voicing your support of my work!

  • @karlbyrne2081
    @karlbyrne20819 ай бұрын

    He is why I started watching MMA great fighter legend

  • @torresmartialartsacademy1325

    @torresmartialartsacademy1325

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @cloud10ism
    @cloud10ism Жыл бұрын

    I remember seeing Miguel being a special fighter who captivated people by his fighting style and mindset. Even though things did not workout how he envisioned his scars are battle wounds not just from real fights but also outside of combat.

  • @anthonyventi1579

    @anthonyventi1579

    Жыл бұрын

    Things worked out fantastic for a long time, he was a special fighter in a league of his own, but the sport caught up with him. Great career anyway.

  • @plainbrownwrapper
    @plainbrownwrapperАй бұрын

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

  • @realrobh
    @realrobh5 ай бұрын

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

  • @danielradd111
    @danielradd111 Жыл бұрын

    Miguel torres an OG of the sport

  • @solilquy
    @solilquy Жыл бұрын

    Amazing. Shoutout to the OG.

  • @NorthernCorruptionMonitor907
    @NorthernCorruptionMonitor907 Жыл бұрын

    RiP fighter i too have been to the cage a couple times i was a wrestler And jiu jitsu practitioner its a rush brother just to walk to the cage and all the training comes together i know how you felt ❤

  • @8danny2
    @8danny2 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video

  • @masses101
    @masses1016 ай бұрын

    True champ, wish I could meet

  • @the_smittuation
    @the_smittuation Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Great video.

  • @the_smittuation
    @the_smittuation Жыл бұрын

    Exceptional documentary

  • @MarinaP-ro3qs
    @MarinaP-ro3qs Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful short film. Thank you for this.

  • @C0ffee1sL0ve
    @C0ffee1sL0ve Жыл бұрын

    Awesome doc!!!!

  • @yukwai17
    @yukwai17 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @MrLeroythecat
    @MrLeroythecat Жыл бұрын

    Id go there if i lived in the area! Looks like good clean fun!

  • @jamesbillingsby8043
    @jamesbillingsby804311 ай бұрын

    What an absolute legend.

  • @carbjj
    @carbjj Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff!

  • @joaquinamadodguez.628
    @joaquinamadodguez.628 Жыл бұрын

    Great doc for a great fighter

  • @daviddelarosajr-bi3px
    @daviddelarosajr-bi3px8 ай бұрын

    Torrez is fat n old now . Crazy to see . He is a legend tho was a brawler/banger always brought it . Miss him

  • @torresmartialartsacademy1325

    @torresmartialartsacademy1325

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your support.

  • @JulyG789
    @JulyG789Ай бұрын

    Miguel is a Legend big Respect to him and the Wolfpack

  • @davereloader8837
    @davereloader883717 күн бұрын

    Champ still rocking a mullet and black eye! LEGEND.

  • @MichaelYeung-ib2gn
    @MichaelYeung-ib2gn Жыл бұрын

    Awesome doc about an MMA legend. This was excellent, all around. Hope this finds its audience.

  • @christysmith697
    @christysmith6977 ай бұрын

    Me n my cousin were in Albuquerque NM when he beat chase bebe to win the title man I loved this fighter. We need to change the sport so that we don't forget our great fighter n champs who gave us so much n lost everything

  • @arielbarbosa7337
    @arielbarbosa733711 ай бұрын

    I remember reading an interview in a magazine back in Brazil where Carlson said,'I have a Mexican fighter who can defeat anyone'.After reading that became aware of whom Torres was and started to watch all of his fights.He would have defeat Aldo in his prime.Lots of love from a Brazilian fan.I woukld love to visit his gym some day and take a picture with him!God bless you !

  • @06_Gucci_Mane
    @06_Gucci_ManeАй бұрын

    WEC Legend

  • @06_Gucci_Mane

    @06_Gucci_Mane

    Ай бұрын

    MMA legend

  • @jorgerodriguez-ku4fw
    @jorgerodriguez-ku4fw22 күн бұрын

    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

  • @RogerBJJ3511
    @RogerBJJ351111 ай бұрын

    The man’s a legend. One of my favorite fighters for sure. Thanks for this. Happy to see how at peace he is now.

  • @BobbyBrown-yv5wq
    @BobbyBrown-yv5wq16 күн бұрын

    🐐

  • @Bored200
    @Bored2002 ай бұрын

    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

  • @MrLeroythecat
    @MrLeroythecat Жыл бұрын

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

  • @OnlyTrueProletariat
    @OnlyTrueProletariatАй бұрын

    that belt is a staph infection waiting to happen 😂

  • @KPax-rq7tq
    @KPax-rq7tq4 ай бұрын

    ;)

  • @Shadow_.78
    @Shadow_.789 ай бұрын

    Be nice.

  • @torresmartialartsacademy1325

    @torresmartialartsacademy1325

    8 ай бұрын

    People can say what they want, am sure he never got in a cage or fought professionally before. I made weight for 20 years and never missed my mark once at 135. Talk is cheap coming from a guy who never tested himself and is a keyboard warrior.

  • @seanthegod4585
    @seanthegod4585 Жыл бұрын

    That black eye, should've been addressed. 🙄

  • @torresmartialartsacademy1325

    @torresmartialartsacademy1325

    Жыл бұрын

    Got jumped by ten guys in Crown Point, Indiana 2 weeks before saving my fiancé being jumped by three guys. Took out three of them but got jumped by the other seven getting knocked out and curb stomped for 2 mins. Am lucky I didn’t die or have permanent brain damage. Hope that explanation is good enough for you.

  • @seanthegod4585

    @seanthegod4585

    Жыл бұрын

    @@torresmartialartsacademy1325 Jesus, I figured it was something like that, and not caused by an accident or bad sparring.

  • @PissDrunxVato
    @PissDrunxVato18 күн бұрын

    I will forever love this dude man, a reason why I started competing years ago and why I rocked a mullet

  • @johndope5918
    @johndope59183 күн бұрын

    Legend. Absolutely a warrior. Hall of fame 1000%. Let's goooooooooo UFC/WEC get it done.

  • @sycadelic666
    @sycadelic6666 ай бұрын

    Holy crap dude how am I just finding your channel! I hope you start working with some other content creators in the scene to get your name and work out there. Fantastic subjects you’ve picked so far. I’d love to help you out in any way if possible. Hmu on here if you’d like and I’ll send you my contact info.

  • @rayhuifilms

    @rayhuifilms

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words. This made my day :) Sharing my docs/channel with friends and people you think would enjoy this would be helpful. Thank you so much.

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