Manuel Torres boasts the highest knockdown rate among active UFC fighters, registering 3.93 knockdowns per 15 minutes. He is set to put that finishing ability on display at UFC Baku.
Manuel Torres is heading into UFC Baku carrying a statistical distinction no other active UFC fighter can claim: the highest knockdown rate on the roster, at 3.93 knockdowns per 15 minutes.
The 31-year-old Mexican lightweight, who trains out of Entram Gym, has built a reputation as one of the most dangerous finishers in the division. Known as "El Loco," Torres holds a professional record of 17-4-0 and brings a well-rounded, high-volume attack that goes far beyond his headline knockdown numbers. He lands 7.29 significant strikes per minute at an accuracy rate of 59 percent, marks that place him among the busiest and most precise strikers in the lightweight ranks. Operating out of a switch stance and standing five-foot-ten with a 73-inch reach, Torres also contributes on the ground, averaging 1.72 takedowns and 0.9 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- A knockdown rate of 3.93 per 15 minutes is the highest among all active UFC fighters, underscoring just how consistently Torres puts opponents on the canvas.
- His 59 percent striking accuracy means the volume is not simply wild swings — opponents have found it difficult to avoid his shots cleanly.
- The combination of elite knockdown power with a credible grappling game makes Torres a multi-dimensional threat heading into UFC Baku.
UFC Baku will give Torres a stage to extend that record-setting knockdown pace, and lightweight contenders across the division will be watching closely to see whether the Mexican standout can keep his finishing rate at its historic level.
