GD
Height
5' 10"
Reach
72in
Stance
Orthodox
Age
30
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GRANT DAWSON
Rank #15American· American Top Team
GD
Height
5' 10"
Reach
72in
Stance
Orthodox
Age
30
Grant Michael Dawson is an American mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division of the UFC. Born in Cambria, Wisconsin, he transitioned from wrestling to MMA after high school. He is known for his competent grappling skills and holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Dawson has notable victories over fighters such as Leonardo Santos and Damir Ismagulov, showcasing his ability to control opponents on the ground.
Record entering UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier
6
Wins
1
Losses
2
Draws
6-1-2
Overall
Previous fights
08vs. Bobby Green
Loss20-2-1·KO (punches)
UFC Fight Night 229·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Oct 7, 2023·Round 1·0:33
07vs. Damir Ismagulov
Win20-1-1·Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN 48·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jul 1, 2023·Round 3·5:00
06vs. Mark Madsen
Win19-1-1·Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night 214·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Nov 5, 2022·Round 3·2:05
05vs. Jared Gordon
Win18-1-1·Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC on ESPN 35·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Apr 30, 2022·Round 3·4:11
04vs. Ricky Glenn
Draw17-1-1·Draw (majority)
UFC Fight Night 196·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Oct 23, 2021·Round 3·5:00
03vs. Leonardo Santos
Win17-1·KO (punches)
UFC on ESPN 21·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 20, 2021·Round 3·4:59
02vs. Nad Narimani
Win16-1·Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night 172·Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Jul 19, 2020·Round 3·5:00
01vs. Darrick Minner
Win15-1·Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night 169·Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Feb 29, 2020·Round 2·1:38
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Islam MakhachevDustin PoirierSean StricklandPaulo CostaKevin HollandMichał OleksiejczukNiko PriceAlex MoronoRandy BrownElizeu Zaleski dos SantosRoman KopylovCésar AlmeidaJailton AlmeidaAlexander RomanovJoe SoleckiJake MatthewsPhilip RoweBassil HafezMickey GallAilín PérezJoselyne EdwardsAndré LimaMitch Raposo