On February 1, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela secured a unanimous decision victory over his compatriot Diego Torres Nunez in the headlining contest of Zuffa Boxing 02. The lightweight encounter, broadcast on Paramount+, lasted the full ten rounds, as all three officials scored the contest 99-91 in Valenzuela’s favor.
This confrontation represented Valenzuela’s initial foray into the lightweight division, having previously competed at junior welterweight and held the WBA championship there. Torres, prior to this fight, boasted a professional record featuring 19 stoppages among his 22 victories, establishing the backdrop for a ten-round clash between the two Mexican fighters.
Initial stages of the fight saw both pugilists trading blows within confined and intermediate distances, successfully connecting. Valenzuela maintained a southpaw guard for the duration of the fight. During the fourth stanza, a left-handed strike caused a laceration, leading to noticeable bleeding, yet the contest proceeded uninterrupted.
Neither participant was sent to the canvas.
After the entirety of the ten rounds concluded, the judges’ scorecards determined the outcome.
This unanimous verdict elevates Jose Rayo Valenzuela’s professional standing to 15 wins, 3 losses, and nine knockouts, signifying a triumphant entry into the lightweight category. Conversely, Torres’s record now stands at 22 wins and 2 losses after this defeat by decision, which was his inaugural loss to go the full scheduled distance.
Last Updated on 02/01/2026
