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Age 30
Gender Male
Height 5' 10"
Weight Class Lightweight

Grant Dawson is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 22 wins, 2 losses and 1 draws

Professional Career Statistics

Pro Record 22-2-1 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Career Length 10 years, 1 month, 12 days
Rounds Fought 39.2
Avg. Fights/Year 2.5
Longest Layoff 1 year, 6 months, 21 days
Quickest Turnaround 4 weeks

Record BreakDown

- KO/TKO SUB DEC
Wins 5 13 4
Losses 2 0 0
Finish Rate 81.8%
Finished Rate 100.0%
Win by Decision Rate 18.2%
Loss by Decision Rate 0.0%
Win by KO Rate 22.7%
Loss by KO Rate 100.0%
Win by SUB Rate 59.1%
Loss by SUB Rate 0.0%
Win Method
Loss Method

Current Streak

2 Wins

Quick Hits

Fastest Win 01:45
Fastest KO 06:42
Fastest SUB 01:45
Ave. Rounds (Ws) 1.6
Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) 08:11
Ave. Rounds (Ls) 0.1
Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) 00:34
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds

Official Professional Fight Record

Date Opponent Weightclass Method Round Time
NSF 01/18/2025
(22-2-1)
Diego Ferreira
(19-5-0)
LW
UFC 311: MAKHACHEV vs TSARUKYAN 2
3 05:00
Official MMA Fight Results 10/12/2024 W
(21-2-1)
Rafa Garcia
(12-3-0)
LW
(156.0 vs. 154.5)
TKO/RSC
UFC FN ON ESPN 171: ROYVAL vs TAIRA
2 01:42
Official MMA Fight Results 06/01/2024 W
(20-2-1)
Joseph Solecki
(13-4-0)
LW
(155.0 vs. 155.0)
Decision
UFC 302: MAKHACHEV vs POIRIER
3 05:00
Official MMA Fight Results 10/07/2023 L
(20-1-1)
King Green
(30-14-1)
LW
(156.0 vs. 156.0)
KO
UFC FN 143 ON ESPN: DAWSON vs GREEN
1 00:33
Official MMA Fight Results 07/01/2023 W
(19-1-1)
Damir Ismagulov
(20-2-0)
LW
(156.0 vs. 156.0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
UFC FN 134 ON ESPN: STRICKLAND vs MAGOMEDOV
3 05:00
Official MMA Fight Results 11/05/2022 W
(18-1-1)
Mark Madsen
(12-0-0)
LW
(157.5* vs. 155.0)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
UFC FN 116 ON ESPN: RODRIGUES vs LEMOS
3 02:05
Official MMA Fight Results 04/30/2022 W
(17-1-1)
Jared Gordon
(18-4-0)
LW
(155.5 vs. 155.5)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
UFC FN 100 ON ESPN: FONT vs. VERA
3 04:11
Official MMA Fight Results 10/23/2021 D
(17-1-0)
Ricky Glenn
(22-6-1)
LW
(156.0 vs. 155.5)
Draw (Majority Draw)
UFC FN 86 ON ESPN: COSTA vs VETTORI
3 05:00
Official MMA Fight Results 03/20/2021 W
(16-1-0)
Leonardo Santos
(18-3-1)
LW
(156.0 vs. 155.5)
KO
UFC FN 67 ON ESPN: BRUNSON vs HOLLAND
3 04:59
Official MMA Fight Results 07/18/2020 W
(15-1-0)
Nad Narimani
(12-3-0)
FTW
(150.0* vs. 150.0*)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
UFC FN 43 ON ESPN: BENAVIDEZ vs FIGUEIREDO
3 05:00
NSF 02/29/2020 W
(14-1-0)
Darrick Minner
(24-10-0)
FTW Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
UFC on ESPN+ 27: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo
2 01:38
Official MMA Fight Results 05/18/2019 W
(13-1-0)
Michael Trizano
(8-0-0)
FTW
(145.8 vs. 145.6)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
UFC on ESPN+ 10
2 02:27
Official MMA Fight Results 03/09/2019 W
(12-1-0)
Julian Erosa
(22-6-0)
FTW
(145.0 vs. 145.0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
UFC on ESPN+ #4
3 05:00
Official MMA Fight Results 08/15/2017 W
(11-1-0)
Adrian Diaz
(10-4-1)
FTW
(146.0 vs. 144.5)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
DWTNCS #6
2 01:15
Official MMA Fight Results 10/01/2016 W
(10-1-0)
Mike Plazola
(12-5-0)
FTW
(146.0 vs. 147.8*)
Submission (Triangle Choke)
KCFA 20
1 03:49
Official MMA Fight Results 07/16/2016 W
(9-1-0)
Christian Camp
(6-5-0)
FTW
(146.0 vs. 146.0)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Victory Fighting Championship 52: Jackson vs Pitolo
2 01:43
Official MMA Fight Results 04/30/2016 L
(9-0-0)
Hugh Pulley
(5-2-0)
LW
(156.0 vs. 154.7)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
KCFA-18 - Pro Fights
1 00:35
Official MMA Fight Results 03/04/2016 W
(8-0-0)
Robert Washington
(19-10-0)
LW
(155.5 vs. 156.0)
TKO/RSC
Titan FC 37: Simon vs Dos Santos
2 02:08
Official MMA Fight Results 01/29/2016 W
(7-0-0)
Bryce Logan
(3-1-0)
LW
(155.0 vs. 155.0)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Victory Fighting Championship 47: Smith Vs Mutapcic
2 03:12
Official MMA Fight Results 08/15/2015 W
(5-0-0)
Andrew Carrillo
(5-5-0)
FTW
(145.5 vs. 145.6)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Cageside Promotions 08/15/15
1 03:21
Official MMA Fight Results 08/15/2015 W
(5-0-0)
Danny Tims
(7-4-1)
FTW
(145.5 vs. 142.0)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Cageside Promotions 08/15/15
1 04:15
Official MMA Fight Results 05/09/2015 W
(4-0-0)
Chris McDaniel
(20-15-0)
LW
(155.2 vs. 153.0)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rumble Time Promotions 05/09/15
1 04:07
Official MMA Fight Results 04/04/2015 W
(3-0-0)
James Smith
(0-0-0)
LW
(155.0 vs. 150.0)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Victory Fighting Championships 45
1 02:30
Official MMA Fight Results 03/07/2015 W
(2-0-0)
Adam Stickley Rider
(5-5-0)
LW
(149.8 vs. 149.5)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Shamrock FC: Heavy Artillery - Pro Fights
1 01:45
Official MMA Fight Results 12/05/2014 W
(1-0-0)
Matt Williams
(7-3-0)
LW
(155.0 vs. 155.0)
Submission (Arm Bar)
Dynasty Combat Sports 11: Seasons Beatings 2014
1 02:29
Official MMA Fight Results 08/29/2014 W
(0-0-0)
Jeremiah Denson
(1-0-0)
LW
(155.0 vs. 155.0)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Omaha Fight Club 100
2 02:29
* Bouts marked with an 'Official' logo denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission
* Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record
* Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class

Amateur Career Statistics

Amateur Record 8-1-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Career Length 1 year, 10 months, 23 days
Rounds Fought 11.2
Avg. Fights/Year 4.9
Longest Layoff 5 months, 30 days
Quickest Turnaround 1 month, 5 days

Record BreakDown

- KO/TKO SUB DEC
Wins 0 8 0
Losses 0 0 1
Finish Rate 100.0%
Finished Rate 0.0%
Win by Decision Rate 0.0%
Loss by Decision Rate 100.0%
Win by KO Rate 0.0%
Loss by KO Rate 0.0%
Win by SUB Rate 100.0%
Loss by SUB Rate 0.0%
Win Method
Loss Method

Current Streak

7 Wins

Quick Hits

Fastest Win 00:20
Fastest KO -
Fastest SUB 00:20
Ave. Rounds (Ws) 1.0
Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) 03:04
Ave. Rounds (Ls) 3.0
Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) 09:00
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds

Official Amateur Fight Record

Date Opponent Weightclass Method Round Time
Official MMA Fight Results 04/25/2014 W
(7-1-0)
Justin Weaver
(6-2-0)
LW
(158.0* vs. 156.0)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Dynasty Combat Sports 7: Spring Brawl 2
2 01:22
Official MMA Fight Results 03/07/2014 W
(6-1-0)
Nate Maas
(2-2-0)
LW
(156.0 vs. 157.0*)
Submission (Arm Bar)
Resurrection Fighting Alliance 13
2 02:02
Official MMA Fight Results 01/11/2014 W
(5-1-0)
Rex Littell JR
(3-6-0)
WW
(160.0 vs. 164.0)
Submission (Arm Bar)
Dynasty Combat Sports 6: The Future
1 01:59
Official MMA Fight Results 08/24/2013 W
(4-1-0)
Clayton Lemmer
(2-1-0)
LW
(157.0* vs. 155.0)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Dynasty Combat Sports 2: Summer Showdown
1 02:46
Official MMA Fight Results 07/06/2013 W
(3-1-0)
Reynold Reed
(1-6-0)
WW
(161.0 vs. 164.0)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Disorderly Conduct 21: Bash On The Beach
1 01:45
Official MMA Fight Results 04/12/2013 W
(2-1-0)
Daryl Holthus
(2-3-0)
LW
(157.0* vs. 156.0)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Disorderly Conduct 18: Spring Brawl
1 02:52
Official MMA Fight Results 10/13/2012 W
(1-1-0)
Eric Mecham
(0-0-0)
LW
(156.0 vs. 153.0)
Submission (Arm Bar)
Disorderly Conduct: NP Warriors
1 00:20
Official MMA Fight Results 09/08/2012 L
(1-0-0)
Matt Zuroski
(1-1-0)
LW
(155.0 vs. 156.0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Disorderly Conduct:Football & Fights
3 03:00
Official MMA Fight Results 06/02/2012 W
(0-0-0)
Justin Weaver
(0-0-0)
LW
(153.0 vs. 159.0*)
Submission (Triangle Choke)
KOPZ-N-KONZ &TCF - HK2
2 01:32
* Bouts marked with an 'Official' logo denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission
* Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record
* Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class