Grant Dawson, UFC lightweight fighter
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DAWSON

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24
Wins
3
Losses
1
Draws
19
Finishes
1
Win Streak
57.89
FS Score
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Overview

Grant Dawson is a ranked UFC Lightweight fighter. (Data from ESPN; combat ratings are editorial estimates.)

Attributes (editorial ratings)

Power
55
Speed
71
Defense
81
Durability
69
Fight IQ
77

Tale of the Tape

Age
32
Height
5'10" · 70 in · 178 cm
Reach
72 in · 183 cm
Stance
Switch
Division
Lightweight · ≤ 155 lb / 70.3 kg
Divisions Fought
Featherweight → Lightweight
Hometown
Cambria, United States
Country
USA

Recent Form

W L W W W

Fight History

Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Mateusz Rębecki via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 3 (4:42) at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, taking his record to 24–3–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round3 · 4:42 EventUFC 328 DateMay 9, 2026 Record after24–3–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson lost to Manuel Torres via TKO (punches) in round 1 (2:25) at UFC 323 on December 6, 2025, taking his record to 23–3–1.

ResultLoss MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 2:25 EventUFC 323 DateDec 6, 2025 Record after23–3–1
Watch on YouTube Manuel Torres vs Grant Dawson | FULL FIGHT | UFC Baku — UFC
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Carlos Diego Ferreira via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 311 on January 18, 2025, taking his record to 23–2–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 311 DateJan 18, 2025 Record after23–2–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Rafa García via TKO (elbows and punches) in round 2 (1:42) at UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira on October 12, 2024, taking his record to 22–2–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (elbows and punches) Round2 · 1:42 EventUFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira DateOct 12, 2024 Record after22–2–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Joe Solecki via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 302 on June 1, 2024, taking his record to 21–2–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 302 DateJun 1, 2024 Record after21–2–1
Watch on YouTube UFC 302: Grant Dawson vs. Joe Solecki - FULL FIGHT — Grinch UFC
Fight Summary

Dawson lost to Bobby Green via KO (punches) in round 1 (0:33) at UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green on October 7, 2023, taking his record to 20–2–1.

ResultLoss MethodKO (punches) Round1 · 0:33 EventUFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green DateOct 7, 2023 Record after20–2–1
Watch on YouTube UFC Journey: Grant Dawson vs. Bobby Green [PART 1] | ESPN MMA — ESPN MMA
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Damir Ismagulov via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov on July 1, 2023, taking his record to 20–1–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov DateJul 1, 2023 Record after20–1–1
Watch on YouTube DAMIR ISMAGULOV VS GRANT DAWSON FULL FIGHT UFC ON ESPN 48 — VAASMMA
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Mark Madsen via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 3 (2:05) at UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos on November 5, 2022, taking his record to 19–1–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round3 · 2:05 EventUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos DateNov 5, 2022 Record after19–1–1
Watch on YouTube #UFCVegas80 Pelea Gratis: Dawson vs Madsen — ufcespanol
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Jared Gordon via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 3 (4:11) at UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera on April 30, 2022, taking his record to 18–1–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round3 · 4:11 EventUFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera DateApr 30, 2022 Record after18–1–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson fought Ricky Glenn to a draw in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori on October 23, 2021, taking his record to 17–1–1.

ResultDraw MethodDraw (majority) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori DateOct 23, 2021 Record after17–1–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Leonardo Santos via KO (punches) in round 3 (4:59) at UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland on March 20, 2021, taking his record to 17–1.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round3 · 4:59 EventUFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland DateMar 20, 2021 Record after17–1
Watch on YouTube Grant "KGD" Dawson FIGHT CAMP DAWSON V SANTOS EP 6 — KGD TV (KGD-TV)
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Nad Narimani via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 on July 19, 2020, taking his record to 16–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 DateJul 19, 2020 Record after16–1
Watch on YouTube UFC Fight Night Grant Dawson vs Nad Narimani Full Fight Breakdown & What's Next — MMA EXPERTS
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Darrick Minner via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (1:38) at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo on February 29, 2020, taking his record to 15–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 1:38 EventUFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo DateFeb 29, 2020 Record after15–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Michael Trizano via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (2:27) at UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee on May 18, 2019, taking his record to 14–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 2:27 EventUFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee DateMay 18, 2019 Record after14–1
Watch on YouTube UFC Fighter Mike Trizano Talking Fight With Grant Dawson, Winning TUF 27, DC vs Stipe and much more — Combat Sports Coverage
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Julian Erosa via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos on March 9, 2019, taking his record to 13–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos DateMar 9, 2019 Record after13–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Adrian Diaz via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (1:15) at Dana White's Contender Series 1 on August 17, 2017, taking his record to 12–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 1:15 EventDana White's Contender Series 1 DateAug 17, 2017 Record after12–1
Watch on YouTube Breaking News | Grant dawson took out adrian diaz, earned ufc contract (free fight video) | mmaweek — Breaking News 24/7
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Mike Plazola via Submission (triangle choke) in round 1 (3:49) at Kansas City Fighting Alliance 20 on October 1, 2016, taking his record to 11–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (triangle choke) Round1 · 3:49 EventKansas City Fighting Alliance 20 DateOct 1, 2016 Record after11–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Christian Camp via TKO (elbows and punches) in round 2 (1:43) at Victory FC 52 on July 16, 2016, taking his record to 10–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (elbows and punches) Round2 · 1:43 EventVictory FC 52 DateJul 16, 2016 Record after10–1
Watch on YouTube Grant "KGD" Dawson FIGHT CAMP DAWSON V SANTOS FINALE — KGD TV (KGD-TV)
Fight Summary

Dawson lost to Hugh Pulley via TKO (elbows) in round 1 (0:35) at Kansas City Fighting Alliance 18 on April 30, 2016, taking his record to 9–1.

ResultLoss MethodTKO (elbows) Round1 · 0:35 EventKansas City Fighting Alliance 18 DateApr 30, 2016 Record after9–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Robert Washington via TKO (punches) in round 2 (2:08) at Titan FC 37 on March 4, 2016, taking his record to 9–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 2:08 EventTitan FC 37 DateMar 4, 2016 Record after9–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Bryce Logan via TKO (punches) in round 2 (3:12) at Victory FC 47 on January 29, 2016, taking his record to 8–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 3:12 EventVictory FC 47 DateJan 29, 2016 Record after8–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Andrew Carrillo via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (3:21) at Kansas City Fighting Alliance 15 on August 15, 2015, taking his record to 7–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 3:21 EventKansas City Fighting Alliance 15 DateAug 15, 2015 Record after7–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Danny Tims via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round Return to at 1, taking his record to 6–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) RoundReturn to Event1 Record after6–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Chris McDaniel via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (4:07) at ShoFIGHT MMA: Branson Brawl on May 9, 2015, taking his record to 5–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 4:07 EventShoFIGHT MMA: Branson Brawl DateMay 9, 2015 Record after5–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated James Smith via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (2:30) at Victory FC 45 on April 4, 2015, taking his record to 4–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 2:30 EventVictory FC 45 DateApr 4, 2015 Record after4–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Adam Rider via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (1:45) at Shamrock FC: Heavy Artillery on March 7, 2015, taking his record to 3–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 1:45 EventShamrock FC: Heavy Artillery DateMar 7, 2015 Record after3–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Matt Williams via Submission (armbar) in round 1 (2:29) at Dynasty Combat Sports 12 on December 5, 2014, taking his record to 2–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (armbar) Round1 · 2:29 EventDynasty Combat Sports 12 DateDec 5, 2014 Record after2–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Dawson defeated Jeremiah Denson via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (2:29) at Omaha Fight Club 100 on August 24, 2014, taking his record to 1–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 2:29 EventOmaha Fight Club 100 DateAug 24, 2014 Record after1–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Career record from the fighter's Wikipedia record table; fight footage plays via the official YouTube embed from its original channel.

Analytics

Win Method Breakdown
24 WINS
  • KO/TKO5 · 21%
  • Submission14 · 58%
  • Decision5 · 21%
  • DQ/Other0 · 0%
Key Rates
Finish rate
79%
KO rate
21%
Submission rate
58%
Recent Form
W L W W W
P4P Ranking Movement

Not enough ranking history yet.

FighterStatus Score
57.89

Proprietary FighterStatus metric — not an official ranking.

UFC Career Stats Source: UFC.com
3.58Takedown avg
0.09Knockdown Avg
1.36Submission avg
3.14Sig. Str. Landed
67 %Takedown Defense
45 %Sig. Str. Defense
11:00Average fight time
2.14Sig. Str. Absorbed
Win by Method
DEC
5 (21%)
SUB
14 (58%)
KO/TKO
5 (21%)
Sig. Str. By Position
Clinch
52 (9%)
Ground
232 (42%)
Standing
268 (49%)
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