UFC Fight Night 244: Dawson vs Garcia - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Ronald Crawley Oct. 10, 2024, 7:56 a.m.

Lightweight fighters Grant Dawson and Rafa Garcia are set to compete at UFC Fight Night 244 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This undercard battle precedes the main event featuring Brandon Royval against Tatsuro Taira.

Dawson, representing American Top Team, recently secured a unanimous decision win against Joe Solecki. Garcia, from Team Elevation, also comes off a unanimous decision victory over Clay Guida. Both fighters showcase consistent performance in the lightweight division, setting the stage for a closely matched contest.

What time is Grant Dawson vs Rafa Garcia fight

Live coverage for the Grant Dawson vs Rafa Garcia main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region Date Main Card Start Time Grant Dawson vs Rafa Garcia Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 04:00 PM 07:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 01:00 PM 04:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 08:00 PM 11:00 PM
Australia (AEDT) Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 07:00 AM 10:00 AM

UFC Fight Night 244 takes place on October 12, 2024, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 07:00 PM EST. This fight night features a series of bouts, including an undercard fight between Dawson and Garcia in the lightweight category. The main event will see Brandon Royval take on Tatsuro Taira.

Please note that the exact time for each fight can vary depending on how long earlier fights last. This means the ring walk for Dawson vs Garcia might shift slightly earlier or later.

For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the start times listed in your local guide to make sure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Grant Dawson faces Rafa Garcia in a three-round lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night 244.

Grant Dawson

  • Nationality: United States
  • Height: 178 cm
  • Weight: 70.3 kg
  • Total Fights: 24
  • Record: 21 / 2 / 1

Grant Dawson has demonstrated solid progress since turning professional, boasting a record of 21 wins, with his recent victory by unanimous decision against Joe Solecki. His success against Solecki, who has a mixed record, sets high expectations for Dawson's upcoming clash against Garcia, highlighting his potential in lightweight clashes.

Rafa Garcia

  • Nationality: Mexico
  • Height: 170 cm
  • Weight: 70.3 kg
  • Total Fights: 19
  • Record: 16 / 3 / 0

Rafa Garcia also comes off a unanimous decision win, having outperformed Clay Guida. With 16 wins under his belt and continuous training at Team Elevation and UFC Gym Costa Mesa, Garcia appears well-prepared to challenge Dawson’s skills in the lightweight division.

Grant Dawson vs Rafa Garcia Betting Odds

  • Favorite: Grant Dawson : 1.2 (-425)
  • Underdog: Rafa Garcia : 4.4 (+340)
Method of victory Grant Dawson Rafa Garcia
By KO/TKO or disqualification 12.5 (+1150) 11.5 (+1050)
By decision or technical decision 1.7 (-140) 7.5 (+650)

How and where to watch the Grant Dawson vs Rafa Garcia Fight

You can watch Grant Dawson vs Rafa Garcia via ESPN+.

Region Live-streaming
USA ESPN

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Grant Dawson vs Rafa Garcia Fight Card

  • Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira
  • Brad Tavares vs Jun Yong Park
  • Grant Dawson vs Rafa Garcia
  • Julia Polastri vs Cory McKenna
  • Daniel Rodriguez vs Alex Morono
  • Abdul Razak Alhassan vs Josh Fremd
  • Chidi Njokuani vs Jared Gooden
  • C.J. Vergara vs Ramazonbek Temirov
  • Jonathan Pearce vs Pat Sabatini
  • Themba Gorimbo vs Niko Price
  • Dan Argueta vs Cody Haddon
  • Clayton Carpenter vs Lucas Rocha
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