Manuel Torres (fighter)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Torres and the second or maternal family name is Cano.
Manuel Torres
BornManuel Roberto Torres Cano
(1995-03-25) March 25, 1995
Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico
Other namesEl Loco
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach77 in (196 cm)
StyleMuay Thai
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofTijuana, Baja California, Mexico
TeamAldama's Muay Thai Gym
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins17
By knockout9
By submission7
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout1
By submission2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Manuel Roberto Torres Cano (born March 25, 1995) is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Lightweight division of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of February 3, 2026, he is #14 in the UFC lightweight rankings.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

He began his professional MMA career in May 2014, and over the next four years, he had amassed an undefeated record of 8-0. His debut was a first-round TKO victory over Ever Alvarado at the WBS 2 World Best Gladiators event.[2]

On November 3, 2018, Torres lost his undefeated record to Mahatma García at Hardcore Fighter 3 via submission after being submitted by a heel hook.[3][4]

Torres faced Kolton Englund on October 26, 2021, at season 5 of DWCS. He won the fight via first-round TKO and secured a UFC contract.[5][6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Torres made his promotional debut against Frank Camacho on May 14, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 36.[7] He won the fight via second-round TKO.[8] This victory earned him Performance of the Night honors.[9]

Torres was scheduled to face Trey Ogden on March 25, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 43.[10] However, the bout was cancelled the day before due to Torres suffering a medical issue.[11]

Torres faced Nikolas Motta on June 17, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 47.[12] He won the fight via knockout after finishing Motta with a first-round elbow.[13][14] This victory earned him his second Performance of the Night honor.[15]

Torres faced Chris Duncan on February 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 237. He won the fight via first-round submission.[16] This victory earned him Performance of the Night honors for the third consecutive year.[17]

Torres faced Ignacio Bahamondes on September 14, 2024, at UFC 306.[18] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[19]

Torres faced Drew Dober on March 29, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 64.[20] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[21] This victory earned him a Performance of the Night award for the fourth consecutive year.[22]

Torres faced Grant Dawson on December 6, 2025, at UFC 323.[23] He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.[24] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[25]

Torres was scheduled to face Beneil Dariush on April 11, 2026, at UFC 327.[26] However, Torres withdrew due to an injury.[27]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches 17 wins 3 losses
By knockout 9 1
By submission 7 2
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 17–3 Grant Dawson TKO (punches) UFC 323 December 6, 2025 1 2:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 16–3 Drew Dober TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg March 29, 2025 1 1:45 Mexico City, Mexico Performance of the Night.
Loss 15–3 Ignacio Bahamondes TKO (punches) UFC 306 September 14, 2024 1 4:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 15–2 Chris Duncan Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 February 24, 2024 1 1:46 Mexico City, Mexico Performance of the Night.
Win 14–2 Nikolas Motta KO (elbow) UFC on ESPN: Vettori vs. Cannonier June 17, 2023 1 1:50 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 13–2 Frank Camacho TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić May 14, 2022 1 3:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 12–2 Kolton Englund TKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 45 October 26, 2021 1 2:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–2 Carlos Canada Submission (guillotine choke) UWC Mexico 27 June 11, 2021 1 0:25 Tijuana, Mexico
Win 10–2 Daniel Vega Submission (rear-naked choke) RRR Promotions: El Combate 6 March 14, 2020 1 1:03 Chihuahua City, Mexico Won the RRR Featherweight Championship.
Loss 9–2 Carlos Calvo Submission (kneebar) Crixus MMA 01 September 12, 2019 1 1:23 Tijuana, Mexico Lightweight debut.
Win 9–1 Luis Cervantes Submission (rear-naked choke) Hardcore Fighter 4 February 23, 2019 1 0:53 Cancún, Mexico
Loss 8–1 Mahatma García Submission (heel hook) Hardcore Fighter 3 November 3, 2018 1 0:59 Cancún, Mexico
Win 8–0 Adonilton Matos Submission (rear-naked choke) Beat Down MMA 3 August 18, 2018 1 2:21 Mexico City, Mexico Won the BDMMA Featherweight Grand Prix and the BDMMA Featherweight Championship.
Win 7–0 Enrique González Decision (split) 3 5:00 BDMMA Featherweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 6–0 Julio Ramírez Submission (shoulder choke) Hardcore Fighter 1 March 23, 2018 1 1:15 Cancún, Mexico
Win 5–0 Orlando Macías TKO (punches) The Art of Fighting: In Search of Glory September 2, 2017 1 4:21 Guadalajara, Mexico
Win 4–0 Andrés Baca KO (body kick) Red Cage 5 June 11, 2016 1 0:12 Chihuahua City, Mexico
Win 3–0 Jesús Tejeda TKO (retirement) Red Cage 1 August 15, 2015 1 2:07 Chihuahua City, Mexico Catchweight (141 lb) bout.
Win 2–0 Raúl Armas Submission (guillotine choke) World Best Gladiators 8 April 18, 2015 1 0:50 Chihuahua City, Mexico Catchweight (139 lb) bout.
Win 1–0 Ever Alvarado TKO (punches) World Best Gladiators 2 May 24, 2014 1 N/A Chihuahua City, Mexico Featherweight debut.

See also

References

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