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Manuel Torres Record, stats and next fight
17-4-0 (W-L-D)
9Wins by knockout
7Wins by submission
16First round finishes
Stats and record
21Pro fights
94%Finish rate
7UFC fights
2Title fights
5Performance bonuses
1Losing streak
Wins by method
Losses by method
Profile
- Age
- 31 years
- Born
- March 25, 1995
- Birthplace
- Chihuahua, Mexico
- Height
- 5'10" (178 cm)
- Weight
- 154 lbs (70 kg)
- Reach
- 74" (187 cm)
- Stance
- Orthodox
- Division
- Lightweight
- Fighting out of
- Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
- Team
- Aldama's Muay Thai Gym
- UFC debut
- May 14, 2022
Fight history
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Loss
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres · Jun 27, 2026 · Baku, Azerbaijan
- Method
- KO (spinning wheel kick and punches)
- Round
- 2
- Time
- 0:15
-
Win
vs Grant Dawson Bonus
UFC 323 · Dec 6, 2025 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Method
- TKO (punches)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 2:25
-
Win
vs Drew Dober Bonus
UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg · Mar 29, 2025 · Mexico City, Mexico
- Method
- TKO (punches)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 1:45
-
Loss
UFC 306 · Sep 14, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Method
- TKO (punches)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 4:02
-
Win
vs Chris Duncan Bonus
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 · Feb 24, 2024 · Mexico City, Mexico
- Method
- Submission (rear-naked choke)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 1:46
-
Win
vs Nikolas Motta Bonus
UFC on ESPN: Vettori vs. Cannonier · Jun 17, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Method
- KO (elbow)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 1:50
-
Win
vs Frank Camacho Bonus
UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić · May 14, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Method
- TKO (punches)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 3:27
-
Win
vs Kolton Englund
Dana White's Contender Series 45 · Oct 26, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Method
- TKO (punches)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 2:10
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Win
vs Carlos Canada
UWC Mexico 27 · Jun 11, 2021 · Tijuana, Mexico
- Method
- Submission (guillotine choke)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 0:25
-
Win
vs Daniel Vega Title
RRR Promotions: El Combate 6 · Mar 14, 2020 · Chihuahua City, Mexico
- Method
- Submission (rear-naked choke)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 1:03
-
Loss
vs Carlos Calvo
Crixus MMA 01 · Sep 12, 2019 · Tijuana, Mexico
- Method
- Submission (kneebar)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 1:23
-
Win
vs Luis Cervantes
Hardcore Fighter 4 · Feb 23, 2019 · Cancún, Mexico
- Method
- Submission (rear-naked choke)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 0:53
-
Loss
vs Mahatma García
Hardcore Fighter 3 · Nov 3, 2018 · Cancún, Mexico
- Method
- Submission (heel hook)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 0:59
-
Win
vs Adonilton Matos Title
Beat Down MMA 3 · Aug 18, 2018 · Mexico City, Mexico
- Method
- Submission (rear-naked choke)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 2:21
-
Win
vs Julio Ramírez
Hardcore Fighter 1 · Mar 23, 2018 · Cancún, Mexico
- Method
- Submission (shoulder choke)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 1:15
-
Win
vs Orlando Macías
The Art of Fighting: In Search of Glory · Sep 2, 2017 · Guadalajara, Mexico
- Method
- TKO (punches)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 4:21
-
Win
vs Andrés Baca
Red Cage 5 · Jun 11, 2016 · Chihuahua City, Mexico
- Method
- KO (body kick)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 0:12
-
Win
vs Jesús Tejeda
Red Cage 1 · Aug 15, 2015 · Chihuahua City, Mexico
- Method
- TKO (retirement)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 2:07
-
Win
vs Raúl Armas
World Best Gladiators 8 · Apr 18, 2015 · Chihuahua City, Mexico
- Method
- Submission (guillotine choke)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- 0:50
-
Win
vs Ever Alvarado
World Best Gladiators 2 · May 24, 2014 · Chihuahua City, Mexico
- Method
- TKO (punches)
- Round
- 1
- Time
- N/A
Analysis
Signed to the UFC at lightweight, Manuel Torres fights under the nickname “El Loco” and hails from Mexico.
His professional record stands at 17 wins and 4 losses. Of those wins, 9 came by KO or TKO, 7 by submission and 1 on the scorecards, a 94% finish rate.
He made his promotional debut on May 14, 2022 at UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić against Frank Camacho (win). He has since gone 5-2 in 7 UFC bouts.
In his most recent fight, on June 27, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres, he lost to Rafael Fiziev by KO (spinning wheel kick and punches) in the second round.
His career includes 2 title fights and 5 performance bonuses.
He stands 178 cm, has a 187 cm reach and fights out of an orthodox stance.
He trains at Aldama’s Muay Thai Gym out of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.