Manuel Torres scores quick TKO over Grant Dawson at UFC Baku
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Manuel Torres secured a decisive victory over Grant Dawson with a TKO in under three minutes during their fight at UFC Baku. The event took place on June 25, 2026, and marked a significant moment for Torres, earning him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Torres's victory against Dawson, a grappling expert from American Top Team, establishes him as a contender in the lightweight division. Torres is set to return to the octagon this Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 280, where he will face veteran Rafael Fiziev in a five-round match.
- •Torres TKO'd Dawson in under three minutes.
- •The fight took place at UFC Baku on June 25, 2026.
- •Torres received a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
- •He holds a professional record of 17-3 MMA, 5-1 UFC.
- •Torres will face Rafael Fiziev in UFC Fight Night 280 on Saturday.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Baku full fight: Manuel Torres smokes Grant Dawson in quick TKO
"Watch Manuel Torres make quick work of Grant Dawson ahead of his return at Saturday's UFC Baku.
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