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Lightweight Division

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"El Loco"

Manuel Torres

Lightweight Division

15-2-0 (W-L-D)

7

Wins by Knockout

7

Wins by Submission

14

First Round Finishes

Manuel Torres

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Manuel Torres' UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Chihuahua, Mexico
Fighting style
MMA
Age
28
Height
70.00
Weight
165.70
Octagon Debut
May. 14, 2022
Reach
73.50
Leg reach
41.00
  • Pro since 2014
     
  • Seven wins by KO, seven by submission (4 RNC, guillotine, shoulder choke, undisclosed submission)
     
  • 14 first round finishes
     
  • Has won seven of his last eight and six in a row

UFC Fight Night (2/24/24) Torres submitted Chris Duncan via rear naked choke at 1:46 of the first round 

UFC on ESPN (6/17/23) Torres knocked out Nikolas Motta at 1:50 of the first round 

UFC on ESPN (5/14/22) Torres stopped Frank Camacho via strikes at 3:27 of the first round

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 5

Episode nine (10/26/21) Torres stopped Kolton Englund via strikes at 2:10 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was 19 when I started training.

What titles have you held? 145-pound Beat Down Championship and 145-pound Triple RRR Championship

Do you have any heroes? Nick Diaz is a fighter that motivates me.

What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I would be living my dream and would have achieved one more goal in my life.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I’m partway through getting my law degree.

Favorite grappling technique: Double-leg takedown

Favorite striking technique: Spinning kick