Grant Dawson

BIOGRAPHY

Grant Dawson is a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, who currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Featherweight division. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Grant began his combat sports career with wrestling at an early age. In high school he was a three-time State Champion and went on to compete as a collegiate wrestler for the University of Nebraska-Kearney. After graduating college in 2013, Grant made the transition to MMA and has since developed into one of the most exciting up-and-coming fighters on the UFC roster.

Throughout his amateur career, Grant amassed an impressive 11-1 record while competing all over his home state of Missouri. His success earned him a chance to make his pro debut against Donald Williams at RFA 36: Hamilton vs Souza in October 2016. After winning that fight by submission (rear naked choke), Grant quickly rose up through the ranks with victories over top prospects such as Josh Sampo and Darrick Minner en route to claiming both LFA’s featherweight world title (defeating Nate Jennerman via unanimous decision) and King of Cage’s lightweight championship belt (winning via TKO against Austin Tweedy).

In June 2019, Dawson made history when he became just the second person from Kansas City ever signed by UFC after defeating Chas Skelly at Dana White’s Contender Series 14 show. He then stepped into The Octagon for first time just two months later at UFC 241 where he submitted Gabriel Benitez in round 1 by rear naked choke—impressing fans around world along way—and earning Performance Fight Night bonus too! Since then ‘The Terror’ has gone 2–0 inside octagon with wins over Darrick Minner & Leonardo Santos establishing himself as one to watch out for moving forward potential star future champion?

At 6 feet tall with an 80″ reach length able dictate distance fight well combined striking power also underrated grappling skills it’s no wonder why Grant Dawson has become so successful so quickly within sport MMA; making name himself starting rise stardom only continues grow more each passing event! With youth talent potential sky limit too… be sure keep eye new ‘Terror’ heading way top Featherweight Division coming years ahead!

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

What Is Grant Dawson's Record?
Grant Dawson's professional MMA record is 20 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no contest.

Who Won The Fight Between Grant Dawson And Bobby Green?
Bobby Green won the fight against Grant Dawson.

What Is Grant Dawson's Ranking On Tapology?
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What Is Grant Dawson's Ranking?
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What Is Grant Dawson's Profile On Sherdog?
Grant Dawson, also known as "KGD", is a professional MMA fighter with coverage on his statistics, photos, news, videos, and biography available on Sherdog.

What Is The Age Of Grant Dawson?
Grant Dawson is 29 years old.

What Are The Odds For The Grant Dawson Vs Bobby Green Fight?
As a UFC journalist, I don't currently have the specific odds for the Grant Dawson vs. Bobby Green fight.

Who Is Grant Dawson's Next Opponent In His Upcoming Fight?
As a UFC journalist, I don't currently have information on Grant Dawson's next opponent.

Who Won The Fight Between Grant Dawson And Damir Ismagulov?
Grant Dawson won the fight against Damir Ismagulov by unanimous decision at the UFC on ESPN 47 co-main event.