Grant Dawson: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 5
Wins by submission: 14
Wins by decision: 5

Striking accuracy

53%

409 landed · 778 attempted

Takedown accuracy

38%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-06-01 to 2026-05-09

Wins

4 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Mateusz Rebecki
May 9, 2026
Win
Submission · Round 3 · 4:42
Manuel Torres
Dec 6, 2025
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:25
Diego Ferreira
Jan 18, 2025
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Rafa Garcia
Oct 12, 2024
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 1:42
Joe Solecki
Jun 1, 2024
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Bobby Green
Oct 7, 2023
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 0:33
Damir Ismagulov
Jul 1, 2023
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Mark Madsen
Nov 5, 2022
Win
Submission · Round 3 · 2:05
Jared Gordon
Apr 30, 2022
Win
Submission · Round 3 · 4:11
Ricky Glenn
Oct 23, 2021
Draw
Decision - Majority · Round 3 · 5:00
Leonardo Santos
Mar 20, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 4:59
Nad Narimani
Jul 18, 2020
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Michael Trizano
May 18, 2019
Win
Submission · Round 2 · 2:27

Grant Dawson Bio

Grant Dawson is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC lightweight division. As of September 16, 2026, the UFC lists him as active and training at American Top Team. Dawson is 5 feet 10 inches tall, has a 72-inch reach, and made his Octagon debut on August 15, 2017, in Dana White’s Contender Series, where he earned a UFC contract after submitting Adrian Diaz. He later made his official UFC debut in March 2019 and established himself as a grappling-oriented lightweight.

Dawson’s style is built around pressure wrestling, positional control and submission grappling. The UFC identifies him as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, and its fighter profile lists the KCFA 145-pound professional title among the honors he has held. His UFC career has included notable victories over Darrick Minner, Mark Madsen, Damir Ismagulov, Joe Solecki, Diego Ferreira and Mateusz Rębecki. He also headlined a UFC event against Bobby Green in October 2023. Dawson was born on February 20, 1994, in Cambria, Wisconsin, according to FOX Sports’ fighter biography.

Record: 24-3-1
Division: Lightweight
Stance: Switch
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Reach: 72"
Leg reach: 40.00
Gym / team: Glory MMA & Fitness
Nationality: Cambria, United States
Birth date: Feb 20, 1994 (age 32)
Age: 32
Birthplace: , ,
Country: United States

Grant Dawson Questions & Answers

What division does Grant Dawson compete in?

Grant Dawson competes in the UFC lightweight division. He began his UFC career at featherweight before moving up to lightweight.

When did Grant Dawson make his UFC debut?

Grant Dawson made his Octagon debut on August 15, 2017, in Dana White’s Contender Series. He later made his official UFC event debut in March 2019.

What is Grant Dawson’s fighting style?

Grant Dawson is known for a pressure-heavy grappling style that emphasizes wrestling, takedowns, positional control and submission attempts.

Where does Grant Dawson train?

The UFC currently lists Grant Dawson as training at American Top Team.

When was Grant Dawson born?

Grant Dawson was born on February 20, 1994.

What titles has Grant Dawson held?

The UFC lists the KCFA 145-pound professional title among Grant Dawson’s previous honors.

How tall is Grant Dawson?

Grant Dawson is listed at 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a 72-inch reach.