Grant Dawson
Last fight: Win vs Nurullo Aliev · Unanimous Decision · Oct 24, 2026
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CAREER SUMMARY
Grant Dawson holds a professional MMA record of 25-3-1. Dawson has won 25 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Dawson lands 3.37 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 3.74 takedowns per 15 minutes. Dawson also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: October 24, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'10"178 cm
- Weight
- 155 lbs70 kg
- Reach
- 72"183 cm
- Stance
- Switch
- DOB
- Feb 20, 1994
- Age
- 32
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Stromsburg, Nebraska
Latest on Grant Dawson
More on the blogCareer history
- WINUFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev· Oct 24, 2026· Lightweight· 25-3-1 vs 12-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland· May 9, 2026· Lightweight· 24-3-1 vs 20-5SUBR3 · 4:42
- LOSSUFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2· Dec 6, 2025· Lightweight· 23-3-1 vs 17-3TKOR1 · 2:25
- WINUFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano· Jan 18, 2025· Lightweight· 23-2-1 vs 19-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Rafa GarciaUFC Fight Night: Royval vs Taira· Oct 12, 2024· Lightweight· 22-2-1 vs 16-4TKOR2 · 1:42
- WINvs Joe SoleckiUFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier· Jun 1, 2024· Lightweight· 21-2-1 vs 13-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs King GreenUFC Fight Night: Dawson vs Green· Oct 7, 2023· Lightweight· 20-2-1 vs 31-14-1TKOR1 · 0:33
- WINUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov· Jul 1, 2023· Lightweight· 20-1-1 vs 24-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Mark MadsenUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Lemos· Nov 5, 2022· Lightweight· 19-1-1 vs 12-1SUBR3 · 2:05
- WINvs Jared GordonUFC Fight Night: Font vs Vera· Apr 30, 2022· Lightweight· 18-1-1 vs 18-5SUBR3 · 4:11
- DRAWvs Ricky GlennUFC Fight Night: Costa vs Vettori· Oct 23, 2021· Lightweight· 17-1-1 vs 22-6-2DRAWR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Holland· Mar 20, 2021· Lightweight· 17-1 vs 18-4-1POTNTKOR3 · 4:59
- WINvs Nad NarimaniUFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs Benavidez· Jul 19, 2020· Catchweight· 16-1 vs 12-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs Figueiredo· Feb 29, 2020· Featherweight· 15-1 vs 24-11SUBR2 · 1:38
- WINUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Lee· May 18, 2019· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 8-1POTNSUBR2 · 2:27
- WINvs Julian ErosaUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Dos Santos· Mar 9, 2019· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 22-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Adrian DiazUFC · Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 6· Aug 15, 2017· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 11-5-1SUBR2 · 1:15
- WINvs Mike PlazolaKC Fighting Alliance 20· Oct 1, 2016· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 12-6SUBR1 · 3:49
- WINvs Christian CampVictory FC 52· Jul 16, 2016· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 5-7TKOR2 · 1:43
- LOSSvs Hugh PulleyKC Fighting Alliance 18· Apr 30, 2016· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 6-2TKOR1 · 0:35
- WINvs Robert WashingtonTitan FC 37· Mar 4, 2016· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 19-11TKOR2 · 2:08
- WINvs Bryce LoganVictory FC 47· Jan 29, 2016· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 3-2TKOR2 · 3:12
- WINvs Danny TimsKC Fighting Alliance· Aug 15, 2015· 6-0 vs 8-5-1SUB
- WINvs Andrew CarrilloKC Fighting Alliance· Aug 15, 2015· 6-0 vs 5-6SUB
- WINvs Chris McDanielBranson Brawl· May 9, 2015· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 18-17SUBR1 · 4:09
- WINvs James SmithVictory FC 45· Apr 4, 2015· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 2-11SUBR1 · 2:30
- WINvs Adam RiderShamrock FC· Mar 7, 2015· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 4-6SUBR1 · 1:45
- WINvs Matt WilliamsDCS 12: Season's Beatings 2014· Dec 5, 2014· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 7-4SUBR1 · 2:29
- WINvs Jeremiah DensonOFC 100: Century· Aug 29, 2014· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 1-1SUBR2 · 2:29
- DRAWUFC Fight Pass Invitational 1· Dec 16, 2021· 0-0-1DEC
- WINvs Justin WeaverDynasty Combat Sports 7· Apr 25, 2014· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 6-3SUBR2 · 1:22
- WINvs Nate MaasRFA 13: Cochrane vs. Escudero· Mar 7, 2014· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 2-3SUBR2 · 2:02
- WINvs Rex LittellDynasty Combat Sports 6· Jan 11, 2014· Catchweight· 6-1 vs 2-4SUBR1 · 1:59
- WINvs Clayton LemmerDynasty Combat Sports 2· Aug 24, 2013· 5-1 vs 2-2SUBR1 · 2:46
- WINvs Reynold ReedDisorderly Conduct 21· Jul 6, 2013· 4-1 vs 1-6SUBR1 · 1:45
- WINvs Daryl HolthusDisorderly Conduct 18· Apr 12, 2013· 3-1 vs 3-3SUBR1 · 2:52
- WINvs Eric MechamDisorderly Conduct· Oct 13, 2012· 2-1 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 0:20
- LOSSvs Matt ZuroskiDisorderly Conduct· Sep 8, 2012· 1-1 vs 2-1UD
- WINvs Justin WeaverTriState Cage Fighting· Jun 2, 2012· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2022Black belt · BJJ · James Krause
- 2017Contract winner · DWCS · Featherweight
- 2015Featherweight Tournament Champion · KCFA (Kansas City Fighting Alliance)
- Cross County Community School · Wrestling Folkstyle
- Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
Camp
- American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
- Glory MMA & Fitness · Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States Former
- Team Viper / Lincoln MMA · Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Former
- No Quarter Given · Nebraska, United States Former
Coaches
- James Krause · Head coach
Background
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 SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (24 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Grant Dawson sits in the top 25.
- #10 Highest share of control time, all divisions61.1%
- #11 Most control time in a fight, Lightweight13:46
- #12 Most control time, all divisions1h 57m
- #13 Most control time in a fight, Catchweight8:11
- #15 Best takedown accuracy, Lightweight40.2%
- #16 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Lightweight3.5
- #17 Most takedowns landed, Lightweight33
- #21 Most submissions, all divisions6
Bonus résumé
Grant Dawson has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $125,000.
- ★ POTNvs Leonardo Santos · UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs HollandMar 20, 2021
- ★ POTNvs Michael Trizano · UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs LeeMay 18, 2019
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Grant Dawson earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Grant Dawson's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #15 Lightweight
- Meta rank
- #11 Lightweight
- Peak
- #10 Lightweight
- First ranked
- Nov 8, 2022
- Times ranked
- 81
Lightweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1882▲7
- Peak
- 1882Oct 24, 2026
- Rated fights
- 29
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 25-3-1.
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 Nurullo Aliev at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev on Saturday, October 24, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Grant Dawson fight in?
Grant Dawson fights at Lightweight.
Is Grant Dawson ranked in the UFC?
Grant Dawson is currently ranked #15 in the UFC Lightweight division.
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 the United States.
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