Miguel Torres Released By UFC; Titan FC Debut Set For November 2

Bantamweight Miguel Torres (40-5) has been released by the Ultimate Fighting Championship following a 2-2 stint with the promotion. The 31-year-old, however, has signed with Titan Fighting Championship, and will make his debut on November 2.

Torres announced news of his release via his official website late Tuesday. 

"I am writing this letter to inform you that as a result of my last loss, I was cut from the UFC," wrote Torres. "My next fight will be in Hammond, Indiana for Titan Fighting Championship on November the 2nd. I am excited to continue fighting, to regain my focus and to get back to what made me a champion. A special thank you to my manager, Glenn Robinson, my trainer, Firas Zahabi, my training partners, and all the staff at the UFC. I have dedicated my whole life to mixed martial arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. From teaching, to training, and fighting from the lowest to the highest levels, my passion in life is to be the best that I can be. Until November 2nd."

Once considered the top 135-pound fighter in MMA, Torres has gone 3-4 in his last seven outings, including defeats to Demetrious Johnson and Michael McDonald under the UFC banner. The former WEC bantamweight champ recently suffered a vicious first-round knockout at the hands of McDonald at April's UFC 145. 

Titan FC 25 takes place on November 2 in Hammond, Indiana, where Torres owns a gym, Torres Martial Arts Academy. While Torres is slated to headline the fall card, no opponent has been named as of writing.