UFC

Manuel “El Loco”Torres

UFC17-4-0

Division
Lightweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 10"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
73"

Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

59%

75 landed · 128 attempted

Takedown accuracy

67%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-02-24 to 2026-06-27

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Manuel Torres Bio

Manuel Torres is a Mexican mixed martial artist competing in the UFC lightweight division under the nickname “El Loco.” Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, on March 25, 1995, he is listed by the UFC as an active athlete. Torres turned professional in 2014 and earned his route to the promotion with a first-round knockout on Dana White’s Contender Series in October 2021.

Torres made his UFC debut against Frank Camacho on May 14, 2022. His Octagon run has been defined by a fast-paced, finish-oriented approach: UFC coverage describes him as an aggressive all-action lightweight who looks to end exchanges rather than settle into long fights, while his official profile lists knockout and submission finishes among his strengths. His most recent recorded appearance came on June 27, 2026, when Rafael Fiziev stopped him in the second round of their lightweight main event in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Record
17-4-0
Division
Lightweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 10"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
73"
Leg reach
41.00
Birth date
Mar 25, 1995 (age 31)
Age
31

Manuel Torres Questions & Answers

What UFC division does Manuel Torres compete in?

Manuel Torres is an active UFC lightweight.

How tall is Manuel Torres?

Manuel Torres is listed by the UFC at 5 feet 10 inches tall.

How did Manuel Torres reach the UFC?

He earned his route to the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series on October 26, 2021, when he stopped Kolton Englund in the opening round.

When did Manuel Torres make his UFC debut?

Torres made his Octagon debut on May 14, 2022, against Frank Camacho, winning by strikes in the first round.

What is Manuel Torres’ fighting style?

Torres is listed as an MMA fighter, and his UFC profile identifies the double-leg takedown as a favorite grappling technique and the spinning kick as a favorite striking technique. UFC coverage has also characterized him as a fast-finishing, aggressive fighter.

What titles and martial-arts credentials has Manuel Torres held?

His UFC profile lists 145-pound titles with Beat Down Championship and Triple RRR Championship, and identifies him as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt.

What was Manuel Torres’ most recent UFC appearance as of October 21, 2026?

Torres last fought Rafael Fiziev in the lightweight main event at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026. Fiziev won by second-round KO/TKO.

Did Manuel Torres attend college?

Torres has said he is partway through pursuing a law degree.