GRANT DAWSON

Grant Dawson is an American athlete who developed his craft at American Top Team. Focusing on his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and scholastic wrestling pedigree, he successfully transitioned into the UFC lightweight division following his appearance on Dana White's Contender Series. Throughout his professional ascent, he has cultivated a reputation as a grappling specialist who accumulates significant control time. His journey to the top of the weight class has included notable victories over competitors like Leonardo Santos, Mark Madsen, and Damir Ismagulov.

Heading into his UFC 330 appearance, Dawson holds a professional record of 20-1-1. His recent momentum features a unanimous decision win against Damir Ismagulov from July 2023. Prior to that, he secured back-to-back rear-naked choke submissions against Mark Madsen and Jared Gordon. His ledger also contains a majority draw with Ricky Glenn from 2021 and a knockout victory over Leonardo Santos.