What time is UFC Fight Night 244 Tonight? Dawson vs Garcia - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Ronald Crawley Oct. 12, 2024, 12:16 a.m.

Grant Dawson steps into the octagon against Rafa Garcia at UFC Fight Night 244 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Both fighters will compete in the lightweight division as part of the undercard for the evening event.

Dawson, known as "KGD," comes off a unanimous decision win against Joe Solecki in June earlier this year, enhancing his record to 21 wins with only two losses and one draw. Similarly, Rafa "Gifted" Garcia secured a unanimous decision victory over seasoned fighter Clay Guida in April last year, marking his 16th career win. 

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 tomorrow, October 12, 2024, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 7:00 PM EST.

The fight card features Grant Dawson versus Mark Garcia in a lightweight bout. This match is part of the undercard with Brandon Royval facing Tatsuro Taira in the main event. Each fight on the card is scheduled for three rounds.

Please note that the ring walk times might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. If undercard fights end quickly, subsequent fights may start sooner than planned.

For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, check the schedule table to find start times in your area.

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 Betting Odds

  • Favorite: Grant Dawson : 1.2 (-420)
  • 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 (-135) 7.5 (+650)

Grant Dawson is the clear favorite in this matchup, with odds heavily favoring his victory at 1.2 (-420). Rafa Garcia, facing long odds at 4.4 (+340), is the underdog here. While a knockout win for either Dawson or Garcia offers lucrative returns—+1150 and +1050, respectively—it appears less likely than a decision win. The probabilities suggest the safest bet might be on Dawson to win by points or decision at 1.7 (-135), contrasted sharply by Garcia's underdog status at 7.5 (+650) for a similar outcome. Remember, higher rewards come with greater risks in betting scenarios like these.

Fighters Details

Grant Dawson

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

Rafa Garcia

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

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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