Grant Dawson, nicknamed "KGD," from Stromsburg, Nebraska, faces off against Manuel "El Loco" Torres from Chihuahua, Mexico. They are competing in the lightweight division at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas during UFC 323. Both fighters aim to prove themselves as formidable contenders on the fight card headlined by Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan.
Dawson professionally debuted on January 18, 2014. He secured a unanimous decision victory over Diego Ferreira earlier this year. Torres turned pro on March 29, 2015, and recently delivered a TKO win against Drew Dober. Dawson's grappling skills tested against Ferreira prepare him for Torres’ striking power displayed in his last bout. Both operate within the lightweight class.
Grant Dawson vs Manuel Torres Betting Odds
- Favorite: Grant Dawson : 1.4 (-245)
- Underdog: Manuel Torres : 3.0 (+200)
| Method of victory | Grant Dawson | Manuel Torres |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 6.0 (+500) | 4.2 (+325) |
| By decision or technical decision | 5.5 (+450) | 20.0 (+1900) |
Grant Dawson enters the fight as the favorite with odds of 1.4. Bettors need to wager $245 to win $100 on Dawson. Manuel Torres, the underdog, offers a higher reward with odds at 3.0; a $100 bet nets $200.
Dawson's chance of winning by KO/TKO/DQ stands at 6.0, while Torres sits slightly better at 4.2. For a decision win, Dawson has 5.5 odds, contrasting with Torres' distant 20.0. The numbers favor Dawson, but Torres promises higher returns for risk-takers. Expect surprises fighting in a high-stakes match-up for each fighter.
What time is Grant Dawson vs Manuel Torres fight
Live coverage for the Grant Dawson vs Manuel Torres main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Grant Dawson vs Manuel Torres Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 08:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 05:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 12:40 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 11:40 AM |
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