Fighter

Grant Dawson

"KGD"

24-3-1★ 2bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 8-1Grappling 0-0-1

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Grant Dawson holds a professional MMA record of 24-3-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 28 bouts on record. Grant Dawson has won 24 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Grant Dawson lands 3.14 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 3.58 takedowns per 15 minutes. Grant Dawson also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: May 9, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 72"183 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: 1994-02-20
Age: 32
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Stromsburg, Nebraska

Grant Dawson is an American lightweight built around a smothering grappling game: takedowns, heavy top control, and a record stacked with submissions. He fights at a pace designed to make opponents defend every second until the finish appears.

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (24 fighters)

Punch power90

Kick power88

Punch speed87

Kick speed89

Accuracy92

Takedowns92

Ground striking93

Submissions94

Chin92

Body strength88

Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 24-3-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.14per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.14per min

44% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.58per 15 min

39% success

Takedowns stuffed66%

Submission attempts1.4per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Grant Dawson has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $125,000.

★ POTN ×21 finish incentive (+$25,000)

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Grant Dawson earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Mateusz Rębecki
UFCUFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland· May 9, 2026· Lightweight· 23-3-1 vs 20-4
SUB
R3 · 4:42
LOSS
vs Manuel Torres
UFCUFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2· Dec 6, 2025· Lightweight· 23-2-1 vs 16-3
TKO
R1 · 2:25
WIN
vs Diego Ferreira
UFCUFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano· Jan 18, 2025· Lightweight· 22-2-1 vs 19-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rafa Garcia
UFCUFC Fight Night: Royval vs Taira· Oct 12, 2024· Lightweight· 21-2-1 vs 16-3
TKO
R2 · 1:42
WIN
vs Joe Solecki
UFCUFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier· Jun 1, 2024· Lightweight· 20-2-1 vs 13-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs King Green
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dawson vs Green· Oct 7, 2023· Lightweight· 20-1-1 vs 30-14-1
TKO
R1 · 0:33
WIN
vs Damir Ismagulov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov· Jul 1, 2023· Lightweight· 19-1-1 vs 24-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mark Madsen
UFCUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Lemos· Nov 5, 2022· Lightweight· 18-1-1 vs 12-0
SUB
R3 · 2:05
WIN
vs Jared Gordon
UFCUFC Fight Night: Font vs Vera· Apr 30, 2022· Lightweight· 17-1-1 vs 18-4
SUB
R3 · 4:11
DRAW
vs Ricky Glenn
UFCUFC Fight Night: Costa vs Vettori· Oct 23, 2021· Lightweight· 17-1 vs 22-6-1
MD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Leonardo Santos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Holland· Mar 20, 2021· Lightweight· 16-1 vs 18-3-1
TKO
R3 · 4:59
POTN
WIN
vs Nad Narimani
UFCUFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs Benavidez· Jul 19, 2020· Catchweight· 15-1 vs 12-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Darrick Minner
UFCUFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs Figueiredo· Mar 1, 2020· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 24-10
SUB
R2 · 1:38
WIN
vs Michael Trizano
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Lee· May 19, 2019· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 8-0
SUB
R2 · 2:27
POTN
WIN
vs Julian Erosa
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Dos Santos· Mar 10, 2019· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 22-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Adrian Diaz
DW's Contender Series 2017· Aug 15, 2017· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 11-4-1
SUB
R2 · 1:15
WIN
vs Mike Plazola
KC Fighting Alliance 20· Oct 1, 2016· Featherweight· 10-1 vs 12-5
SUB
R1 · 3:49
WIN
vs Christian Camp
Victory FC 52· Jul 16, 2016· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 5-6
TKO
R2 · 1:43
LOSS
vs Hugh Pulley
KC Fighting Alliance 18· Apr 30, 2016· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 5-2
TKO
R1 · 0:35
WIN
vs Robert Washington
Titan FC 37· Mar 4, 2016· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 19-10
TKO
R2 · 2:08
WIN
vs Bryce Logan
Victory FC 47· Jan 29, 2016· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 3-1
TKO
R2 · 3:12
WIN
vs Danny Tims
KC Fighting Alliance· Aug 15, 2015· 5-0 vs 8-4-1
SUB
WIN
vs Andrew Carrillo
KC Fighting Alliance· Aug 15, 2015· 5-0 vs 5-5
SUB
WIN
vs Chris McDaniel
Branson Brawl· May 9, 2015· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 18-16
SUB
R1 · 4:09
WIN
vs James Smith
Victory FC 45· Apr 4, 2015· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 2-10
SUB
R1 · 2:30
WIN
vs Adam Rider
Shamrock FC· Mar 7, 2015· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 4-5
SUB
R1 · 1:45
WIN
vs Matt Williams
DCS 12: Season's Beatings 2014· Dec 5, 2014· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 7-3
SUB
R1 · 2:29
WIN
vs Jeremiah Denson
OFC 100: Century· Aug 29, 2014· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 1-0
SUB
R2 · 2:29

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Grant Dawson's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Meta rank: #15 Lightweight
Peak: #10 Lightweight
First ranked: Nov 8, 2022
Times ranked: 80

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1866▲15
Peak: 1871Jan 18, 2025
Rated fights: 27

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Frequently asked questions

When does Grant Dawson fight next?

Grant Dawson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Grant Dawson's record?

Grant Dawson's professional MMA record is 24-3-1.

Who is Grant Dawson fighting next?

Grant Dawson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Grant Dawson fight last?

Grant Dawson most recently fought Mateusz Rębecki at UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland on Saturday, May 9, 2026, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Grant Dawson fight in?

Grant Dawson fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Grant Dawson have?

Grant Dawson has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 14 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Grant Dawson won?

Grant Dawson has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Grant Dawson?

Grant Dawson is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Grant Dawson weigh?

Grant Dawson weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Grant Dawson's reach?

Grant Dawson has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Grant Dawson?

Grant Dawson is 32 years old (born Feb 20, 1994).

Where is Grant Dawson from?

Grant Dawson is from United States.

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