Manuel Torres

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). 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Torres faced Rafael Fiziev on June 27, 2026 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 280. He lost the fight by knockout via a spinning wheel kick and punches in the second round.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Five times) Most knockdowns-per-fifteen minutes in UFC Lightweight division history (3.51) Third most significant strikes landed per minute in UFC Lightweight division history (7.25) Fourth highest striking differential in UFC Lightweight division history (2.73) Beat Down MMA BDMMA Featherweight Championship (One time) BDMMA Featherweight Grand Prix winner

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Rafael Fiziev KO (spinning wheel kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres

Baku, Azerbaijan Win

Grant Dawson TKO (punches) UFC 323

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Drew Dober TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg

Mexico City, Mexico Loss

Ignacio Bahamondes TKO (punches) UFC 306

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Chris Duncan Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Nikolas Motta KO (elbow) UFC on ESPN: Vettori vs. Cannonier

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Frank Camacho TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Kolton Englund TKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 45

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Carlos Canada Submission (guillotine choke) UWC Mexico 27

Tijuana, Mexico Win

Daniel Vega Submission (rear-naked choke) RRR Promotions: El Combate 6

Chihuahua City, Mexico Loss

Carlos Calvo Submission (kneebar) Crixus MMA 01

Tijuana, Mexico Win

Luis Cervantes Submission (rear-naked choke) Hardcore Fighter 4

Cancún, Mexico Loss

Mahatma García Submission (heel hook) Hardcore Fighter 3

Cancún, Mexico Win

Adonilton Matos Submission (rear-naked choke)

Win

Enrique González Decision (split)

Win

Julio Ramírez Submission (shoulder choke) Hardcore Fighter 1

Cancún, Mexico Win

Orlando Macías TKO (punches) The Art of Fighting: In Search of Glory

Guadalajara, Mexico Win

Andrés Baca KO (body kick) Red Cage 5

Chihuahua City, Mexico Win

Jesús Tejeda TKO (retirement) Red Cage 1

Chihuahua City, Mexico Win

Raúl Armas Submission (guillotine choke) World Best Gladiators 8

Chihuahua City, Mexico Win

Ever Alvarado TKO (punches) World Best Gladiators 2

Chihuahua City, Mexico