Manuel Torres

"El Loco"

MMA Record: 16-3-0
UFC Record: 4-2-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

Manuel Torres "El Loco" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Manuel Torres has 4 wins in the UFC. Manuel Torres lands an average of 7.87 significant strikes per minute and averages 2.0 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Upcoming Fight

Event
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
Date
2025-12-06
Weight Class
Lightweight
Manuel Torres
ELO
1055
VS

Fight Results Breakdown

5
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Manuel Torres, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 16 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the lightweight division with a weight of 155 lbs., Torres stands at 5' 10' tall with a reach of 73'. Torres has demonstrated a well-rounded fighting style, showcasing an average of 7.87 significant strikes per minute in the UFC, while maintaining a striking accuracy of 60%. His opponents have managed to land an average of 4.2 strikes per minute against him, with Torres' impressive strike defense rating at 52%. In terms of grappling, Torres averages 2.0 takedowns per 15 minutes and boasts a takedown accuracy of 66%. He also attempts an average of 1 submission per 15 minutes during his UFC career. Some of Torres' notable victories include defeating Drew Dober, who held an ELO rating of 1078 at the time. His most recent fights have seen him win against Frank Camacho, Nikolas Motta, and Chris Duncan via KO/TKO, Rear Naked Choke, and KO/TKO respectively. However, he suffered a loss against Ignacio Bahamondes in 2024. His latest victory came on March 29, 2025, when he knocked out Drew Dober once again.

Biggest Win
Drew Dober in 2025
Opponent ELO: 1078

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 10'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
73'
Stance
Switch
Date of Birth
Mar 25 1995
Age
30
Peak ELO
1067
ELO Rank
400 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
119-41-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1055.8
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1018.2

Performance Statistics

SLpM
7.87
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
60%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
4.2
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
52%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
2.0
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
66%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.0
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Manuel Torres Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-03-29 UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg Drew Dober KO/TKO Punches 1 1:45 Win
2024-09-14 UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC Ignacio Bahamondes KO/TKO Punch 1 4:02 Loss
2024-02-24 UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 Chris Duncan SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 1:46 Win
2023-06-17 UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier Nikolas Motta KO/TKO Elbow 1 1:50 Win
2022-05-14 UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Rakic Frank Camacho KO/TKO Punches 1 3:27 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Manuel Torres ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
5 2025-03-29 Drew Dober 1078 Win +23 1067
4 2024-09-14 Ignacio Bahamondes 1059 Loss -16 1044
3 2024-02-24 Chris Duncan 1017 Win +20 1060
2 2023-06-17 Nikolas Motta 1009 Win +21 1040
1 2022-05-14 Frank Camacho 955 Win +19 1019

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