Grant Dawson vs Manuel Torres
Lightweight · Prelims · UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
Who wins, by source
Each row splits one source's view of the fight. The dashed line is even odds. Where the models sit further from the market, they are claiming an edge.
Tale of the tape
Career UFC averages. Bars are scaled within each row, so compare left against right, not row against row. The stronger side is highlighted, and for strikes absorbed the lower number is the better one.
How it ends
Each model's split across the ways this fight can finish, out of 100.
The analysis
Dawson's wrestling-heavy approach (3.65 takedowns per fight) should neutralize Torres' dangerous striking (7.17 strikes per minute). Torres' recent TKO win over Drew Dober shows his power, but his 52% striking defense and vulnerability to grapplers (lost via submission to unranked opponent) plays into Dawson's strengths. Dawson's 92.8% win rate and 4-fight win streak demonstrate consistency, while Torres' 2-2 UFC record shows inconsistency at the elite level.
Torres holds a significant edge in striking volume, accuracy, and striking differential, while also boasting elite takedown defense (88%) that could neutralize Dawson's primary grappling path. Dawson's grappling and submission skills are strong, but Torres' offensive output and defensive metrics suggest he can keep the fight standing and overwhelm Dawson, whose striking defense is below average.