Grant Dawson vs Manuel Torres fight features elite grappling control against explosive striking chaos in the featured prelim clash. Both fighters are looking to secure their positions in the competitive 155-pound division. These contenders will clash at UFC 323 on December 6th.
Dawson stands 5’10” with a 72 inch reach and a 23-2-1 record. He showcases moderate striking at 3.20 per minute with solid 52% accuracy while absorbing just 2.11. His striking defense sits at 44% and his grappling presents elite threats with 3.87 takedowns per fight at 40% accuracy and 1.1 submission attempts. He has a concerning 57% takedown defense that presents vulnerability when opponents shoot.
Torres measures 5’10” with a 73 inch reach and 16-3 record. He showcases explosive striking at an astronomical 7.87 per minute with excellent 60% accuracy while absorbing heavy 4.20. His striking defense registers at 52%, edging Dawson’s defensive capabilities and his grappling shows respectable threat with 2.00 takedowns per fight at impressive 66% accuracy and 1.0 submission attempts. He has an excellent 88% takedown defense that presents major challenges against wrestling-heavy opponents.
Grant Dawson vs Manuel Torres Predictions And Picks
This UFC fight breaks down to whether Dawson’s elite grappling and submission threats can overcome Torres’s explosive striking chaos and superior takedown defense. Dawson holds clear advantages in ground control with 3.87 takedowns per fight and 1.1 submission attempts demonstrating consistent grappling implementation. His six victories in last seven fights prove momentum and finishing ability, with very good top control wearing down opponents who can’t escape.
The critical factor lies in Torres’s wild, dangerous striking style and defensive wrestling credentials. His explosive 7.87 strikes per minute creates an overwhelming volume that finishes fights early. All five UFC appearances ended in the first round with four victories.
Dawson’s path to victory requires weathering Torres’s early storm before implementing his grinding grappling. He demonstrates defensive discipline that survives explosive opponents, while his submission threats create finishing opportunities beyond positional control. Torres’s 66% takedown accuracy and 2.00 average suggest offensive wrestling capability, but his reckless striking approach contradicts patient grappling implementation.
If we bet on this fight, we are going with Grant Dawson to win via submission.
Grant Dawson vs Manuel Torres MMA Betting Odds
Grant Dawson enters as a solid favorite at -235 on FanDuel. Meanwhile, Manuel Torres comes in as the +180 underdog. These odds reflect confidence in Dawson’s grappling dominance and submission threats overcoming Torres’s explosive but reckless striking approach.
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The odds for the fight going the distance stand at +330. The overwhelming odds favor an early finish at –480, reflecting Torres’s history of first-round endings and both fighters’ consistent finishing ability creating knockout or submission before scorecards.
Grant Dawson vs Manuel Torres Best Bets
Here are the best bets for Grant Dawson vs Manuel Torres fight:
Dawson by Submission (+155)
Excellent value on the elite grappler’s most dangerous weapon. Torres’s reckless striking style creates takedown opportunities where Dawson’s 1.1 submission attempts find finishes.
Dawson To Win By Submission In Rounds 1 Or 2 (+210)
Premium odds for early submission finish. Torres’s wild approach creates immediate grappling entries where Dawson’s top control dominates.
Fight Does Not Go Distance (-480)
Safe bet despite steep odds. Both lightweights possess finishing ability with Torres’s five consecutive first-round endings and Dawson’s submission threats. The reckless nature of Torres’s striking combined with Dawson’s patient grappling virtually guarantee someone gets finished before scorecards.
(All odds taken from FanDuel. Bet on the most up-to-date MMA odds, lines, and spreads with FanDuel Sportsbook)
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