Manuel Torres vs Drew Dober: Predictions, Analysis, and Breakdown

Manuel Torres and Drew Dober are set to fight in the Lightweight Division at UFC Fight Night. Torres enters the match after his first career loss. Drew Dober has won two of his last five fights. This is sure to be an exciting showdown.

Fighters’ Profiles and Strength

Manuel Torres – LWWWW

Manuel Torres is ranked 42nd among the best MMA lightweight fighters. He has 15 wins and 2 losses in his career. The 29-year-old fighter is from Mexico and trains with Delincuentes MMA. He has never lost by decision or knockout. Seven of his wins have come by knockout.

Torres joined the UFC in 2022 and has won all three of his fights. His last fight was against Chris Duncan, which he won by rear-naked choke in round one. This win earned him the UFC Fight Performance of the Night award. He also won the same award for his victories over Frank Camacho and Nikolas Motta. Torres has lost to Mahatma García and Carlos Calvo, both by submission in round one—Heel Hook and Knee Bar, respectively.

Drew Dober – LLWLW

Drew Dober, 36, has a professional record of 27 wins and 14 losses. He fights out of Denver, Colorado. Dober is currently on a one-fight losing streak, having lost to Renato Moicano by unanimous decision in February 2024. He has lost 4 out of his last 10 bouts, with losses to Matt Frevola, Brad Riddell, and Islam Makhachev.

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Dober has been with the UFC since 2013, recording 13 wins, 9 losses, and 1 no contest. Most of his wins have come by knockout. In 2023, he won the UFC Fight Night Performance of the Night award after defeating Ricky Glenn. He also earned the same award for victories over Alexander Hernandez, Nasrat Haqparast, Frank Camacho, Bobby Green, Rafael Alves, and his loss to Brad Riddell.

What time is the fight?

The fight goes live on Saturday, 03.29.2025 at 04:00 PM ET

Venue: Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico

How Can I Watch It?

You can watch it on ESPN+ and Pay-per-view if you’re interested.

Statistical Matchup

CATEGORY	MANUEL TORRES	DREW DOBER
AGE	30	36
HEIGHT	5’10”	5’8″
REACH	73.0″	70.0″
PRO RECORD	15-3-0	27-14-0
FIGHTING OUT OF	México	Denver, Colorado

Final Prediction

This bout is hard to call. Both fighters have lost recently. Dober, the older fighter at 36, has lost three times in his recent bouts. In the last two years, he has fought more than Torres, who is 30. The age gap could make a difference in this fight. Six years is a big difference when it comes to recovery, endurance, and the number of punches a body can take. I believe Torres will bounce back and secure a bigger win, especially since this fight is in his hometown.

MANUEL TORRES TO WIN

TOTAL UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS

MANUEL TORRES TO WIN BY KO, TKO OR DQ