UFC"El Loco" | Rank 15Manuel Torres Record: 17-4-0
LightweightRecord17-4-0
Age31
DivisionLightweight · #44
Combat Edge Elo1711
Last fightJun 27 2026
Manuel Torres has a 17-4-0 professional record and is 31 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Entram Gym. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Manuel Torres bio
Personal background
Manuel Torres, nicknamed "El Loco," is a Mexican lightweight in the UFC who fights out of the Entram Gym in Tijuana and carries one of the most finish-heavy records in the division at 17-3. Born March 25, 1995, in Chihuahua, Mexico, Torres grew up in the country's mountainous north and is celebrated as a local hero, with the "El Loco" nickname tracing back to a childhood friend from home rather than any marketing department. Standing 5'9" with a 73" reach, he is a violent, all-action competitor who blends heavy hands with an opportunistic submission game built on the Mexican regional scene.
Path to the UFC
Torres turned professional in May 2014, stopping his first opponent with first-round strikes, and spent the next several years carving through the Mexican circuit on promotions such as Red Cage and Beat Down. The lone blemish of that early run came in November 2018, when he was caught in a first-round heel hook – a rare submission loss for a fighter who otherwise overwhelmed regional opposition. He rebuilt with a string of finishes and earned his shot at the big stage in October 2021, knocking out Kolton Englund with first-round strikes on the Contender Series to secure a UFC contract.
UFC run
Torres announced himself in his promotional debut in May 2022, blitzing veteran Frank Camacho with a first-round TKO. He kept the momentum going in June 2023, flattening Nikolas Motta with a first-round elbow knockout, then submitting the previously one-loss Chris Duncan with a first-round rear-naked choke in February 2024. His perfect Octagon record finally broke in September 2024 at UFC 306, where Ignacio Bahamondes stopped him with first-round punches in a fight that exposed the risks of his all-or-nothing style. Torres responded emphatically: in March 2025 he iced longtime contender Drew Dober with first-round punches, then closed out 2025 in December at UFC 323 by knocking out the highly regarded Grant Dawson in the first round – a signature win over a top-ranked grappler. He is next scheduled to meet Rafael Fiziev.
Fighting style
Torres is a finisher in the truest sense, with a roughly 94% finish rate and just one decision on his ledger – 9 of his 17 wins by knockout and 7 by submission. He fights with relentless forward pressure, throwing power early and often, and his submission instincts off the back of those scrambles make him dangerous everywhere. The trade-off is defensive risk: his aggressive style has left him vulnerable, as the heel-hook loss and the Bahamondes knockout showed. When his timing is on, though, few lightweights can survive his opening flurries, and his ability to end fights in the first round makes every bout a live wire.
Career highlights
- Knockout over Grant Dawson — stopped the heavily ranked, 23-2-1 grappler in the first round at UFC 323, the biggest scalp of his career.
- Contender Series contract — knocked out Kolton Englund in the first round to earn his UFC deal and launch his promotional run.
- Elite finishing rate — owns a roughly 94% finish rate with 9 KOs and 7 submissions, one of the highest in the lightweight division.
Career snapshot
Manuel Torres career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1711Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#324
Lightweight#44of 204 active
Peak1732
Last move-20
Opponent quality1637avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1732 Elo after defeating Grant Dawson (2025-12-06)
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Manuel Torres quick answers
What is Manuel Torres's record?
Manuel Torres's professional MMA record is 17-4-0.
How old is Manuel Torres?
Manuel Torres is 31 years old.
What weight class is Manuel Torres?
Manuel Torres fights at Lightweight in UFC.
How tall is Manuel Torres?
Manuel Torres is 5'9" tall with a 73" reach.
How much does Manuel Torres weigh?
Manuel Torres competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Manuel Torres's Combat Edge Elo?
Manuel Torres's Combat Edge Elo is 1711, with a peak Elo of 1732.
How strong is Manuel Torres's recent opposition?
Manuel Torres's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1637 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Manuel Torres's last fight?
Manuel Torres's latest tracked pro fight was against Rafael Fiziev at UFC Fight Night on Jun 27 2026.
What is Manuel Torres's recent form?
Manuel Torres's recent tracked pro form is L-W-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Manuel Torres usually win?
Manuel Torres's 17 recorded wins include 9 knockouts, 7 submissions, and 1 decisions, with 94% ending before the final bell.
9Wins by knockout
7Wins by submission
1Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
0Loss by decision
Manuel Torres stats
Record : 17 / 4 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
7.29Fighter3.07Division average
Significant striking accuracy
60%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.08Fighter3.89Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
54%Fighter53%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.72Fighter1.59Division average
Takedown accuracy
67%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
91%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.86Fighter0.66Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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