Full Name:
Alexander Torres
Age:
33
Where were you born:
Mt. Olympus
Where do you live:
In a house.
Which gym do you train out of:
Luistro Combat Academy
Who are your coaches:
Romel Luistro
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
I have been awarded a brown belt in BJJ from Romel Luistro.
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
I did a lot of skateboarding and BMX for sport. A lot of drinking and debauchery for activities.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
About two weeks before my debut MMA fight in late 2023 is when I started to give a shit about striking. Been hooked ever since. However, the study of combat—both armed and unarmed—began in 2012 when I enlisted in the infantry.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I don’t have a favourite session. To be honest, most of the training is not enjoyable. It’s hard and gruelling. That’s my favourite aspect—that we must choose a hard lifestyle in order to practise the Bushido way.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Cardio and chin, mate. A fairly good IQ helps too.
How would you describe your fighting style:
Chaotic, wild, unpredictable. With some gems of technique sprinkled in.
What is your favourite sport and why:
Outside of combat sports, skateboarding would be my favourite. They still push their bodies to the limits of impact absorption, and the skill and balance displayed always blows my mind.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Currently still slugging it out—Jim Miller.
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
In no particular order: Kazushi Sakuraba, Erik Paulson, Josh Barnett, Fedor Emelianenko.
What are your immediate and long term goals:
My immediate goal is to not have immediate goals. Long term: build my business, maintain balance in life, work and training—and enjoy it. Well, try to. I will have a professional MMA debut this year.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
This is showbiz. They can expect a show, as well as a complete physical display of unarmed combat.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
If Todoroff vs Torres 1 is anything to go by—and of course it is—it will be another mauling via wrestle domination and ground-and-pound for three rounds. However, if I forego the cartwheels and fancy move attempts, I should get a submission at some point.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Of course, thank you for supporting. Buy a School of Physical Culture shirt at the link in my Insta bio. Use code TORRES when you buy an Eternal ticket. I look forward to putting on a show for all of you. I live to entertain.
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @iron.octopusstrength
Watch Alex Torres fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.
