FRANK “The Crank” Camacho will finally get back into the 8-side for some action when he goes up against Manuel “El Loco” Torres of Mexico on May 14.
Frank “The Crank” Camacho
Camacho, 32, is always looking forward to his next fight but he has to cope with a series of unfortunate events has put him out of action for the past two years.
In September 2020, his fight was canceled after he tested positive for Covid-19. Then in June 2021, he got injured in a car crash on the freeway and had to undergo rehab for the rest of the year.
“This is my last fight in my four-fight deal with UFC,” he told Variety, referring to his match against Torres. “I’m looking forward to a big win so we can re-sign [with UFC] and just keep climbing the ranks,” he added.
His opponent, Torres, 27, fought in Dana White’s Contender Series and got signed into the UFC. His win-loss record is 12-2 compared to Camacho’s 22-9.
Both stand 5’10. Torres weighs 155 lbs.; Camacho, 158 lbs.
“It feels badass to get back into action,” Camacho said. “Imagine something you love doing so much and you haven’t done it in two years. It’s not only income for me and my family but it’s something I love doing. Now I have a ‘date’ with a ‘dancing partner’ and I’m ready to ‘crank it up.’ ”
Since Camacho’s last fight in June 2021, he has been through three fight camps. “I’ve been working with coach Colin Oyama. Been working on my wrestling with Alex Perez, continuing to work on my jiu jitsu with PureBred Jiu Jitsu, and I’m building my MMA game with Spike22 and stateside with Team Oyama.”
Camacho added, “A lot of things to do, so I’m very anxious. I’ve picked up a lot of endurance training as well. I have a lot to show, not only to my opponent, but to myself — and to have fun. Use the cage as my canvas to paint my art.”
Camacho is eagerly looking forward to his upcoming match.
“Never have I ever had a fight planned this far out so I’ll just stay smart with training, try not to get Covid again, drive as safely as I can on the freeway. It may seem like a bunch of unfortunate events but I really see the glass half full — a lot of time for me to work and I’m still around to live and fight another day.”
