Grant Dawson is a professional mixed martial artist who as of October 2024, competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has competed in multiple weight classes since his debut and as of October 2024, competes in the lightweight division of the UFC. Dawson turned professional in 2014 and took just over three years to storm his way into the UFC.
On August 17, 2017, Grant Dawson defeated Adrian Diaz by second-round submission at Dana White's Contender Series 1 to win a UFC contract. His debut in the octagon was against Julian Erosa on March 9, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos. Dawson won the fight by a unanimous decision. Since his debut in the organization, Dawson has been a regular competitor on the UFC's roster. He will return to action on October 14, 2024, against Rafa Garcia at UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira.
Grant Dawson Losses
As of October 9, 2024, Grant Dawson has lost two professional fights in his career.
Grant Dawson vs. Hugh Pulley
Grant Dawson faced Hugh Pulley at Kansas City Fighting Alliance 18 on April 30, 2016. Pulley finished the fight by knocking out Dawson in the opening round of the fight. The defeat was Dawson's first professional loss of his mixed martial arts career.
Grant Dawson vs. Bobby Green
Grant Dawson and Bobby Green squared off against each other on October 7, 2023, in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green in Enterprise, Nevada, Las Vegas, USA. Green knocked out Dawson in the first 33 seconds of the fight for the win.
FAQs on Grant Dawson
A. Grant Dawson holds American nationality.
A. Grant Dawson fights in the lightweight division.
A. Grant Dawson has lost two fights as of October 2024.
A. He has lost one fight in the UFC as of October 2024.
A. Grant Dawson will face Rafa Garcia in his next fight.