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.
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 |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-10-12 | 16:00 | 19:00 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-10-12 | 13:00 | 16:00 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-10-12 | 21:00 | 00:00 |
| Australia | 2024-10-13 | 08:00 | 11:00 |
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.
You can watch Grant Dawson vs Rafa Garcia via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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| 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.