Birth Name:
Miguel Torres
Birth Place:
East Chicago, Indiana, US
Date of Birth:
January 18, 1981
What Race or Ethnicity?:
Mexican
The American mixed martial artist is of Mexican descent but was born in Indiana, USA. He stated in an interview that he considers himself Mexican American but when he goes to Mexico the people don’t treat him as one of their own and likewise when he is in America he is not considered an American.
Torres holds a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts under Carlos Gracie Jr.
Source:
http://www.ultimate-fighter.ca/Forum/viewtopic.php?id=15272
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He looks predominatly native american mexican, lol he also resembles my cuzin..
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He also has a great Mullet haircut.
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I would put him at 70% Native(Indian) and 30% European.
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