Grant “KGD” Dawson is a 28 year old Male fighter from United States with a 19-1-1 pro MMA record. Dawson most recently fought Mark Madsen at UFC Fight Night on Saturday November 5, 2022. Grant Dawson beat Mark Madsen by Submission at 2:05 of Round 3 in the Lightweight division.
Grant Dawson has 19 wins with a 90% finish rate, including 4 by knockout, 13 by submission, 2 by decision.
Grant Dawson is currently riding a 2 fight win streak.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 18-1-1 | Mark Madsen |
SUB
R3 2:05
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-11-05 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-1-1 | Jared Gordon |
SUB
R3 4:11
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-04-30 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Draw | 17-1-0 | Ricky Glenn |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-10-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-1-0 | Leonardo Santos |
KO/TKO
R3 4:59
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-03-20 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-1-0 | Nad Narimani |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-07-18 | Catchweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-1-0 | Darrick Minner |
SUB
R2 1:38
|
UFC on ESPN+ 27 | 2020-02-29 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-1-0 | Mike Trizano |
SUB
R2 2:27
|
UFC on ESPN+ 10 | 2019-05-18 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-1-0 | Julian Erosa |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 4 | 2019-03-09 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-1-0 | Adrian Diaz |
SUB
R2 1:15
|
DW's Contender Series 2017 | 2017-08-15 | Featherweight | DWCS |
| Win | 10-1-0 | Mike Plazola |
SUB
R1 3:49
|
KC Fighting Alliance 20 | 2016-10-01 | Featherweight | KCFA |
| Win | 9-1-0 | Christian Camp |
KO/TKO
R2 1:43
|
Victory FC 52 | 2016-07-16 | Lightweight | VFC |
| Loss | 9-0-0 | Hugh Pulley |
KO/TKO
R1 0:35
|
KC Fighting Alliance 18 | 2016-04-30 | Lightweight | KCFA |
| Win | 8-0-0 | Robert Washington |
KO/TKO
R2 2:08
|
Titan FC 37 | 2016-03-04 | Lightweight | TFC |
| Win | 7-0-0 | Bryce Logan |
KO/TKO
R2 3:12
|
Victory FC 47 | 2016-01-29 | Lightweight | VFC |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Danny Tims |
SUB
R1 4:15
|
Regional circuit | 2015-08-15 | KCFA | |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Andrew Carrillo |
SUB
R1 3:21
|
Regional circuit | 2015-08-15 | KCFA | |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Chris McDaniel |
SUB
R1 4:09
|
Branson Brawl | 2015-05-09 | Lightweight | SF |
| Win | 3-0-0 | James Smith |
SUB
R1 2:30
|
Victory FC 45 | 2015-04-04 | Lightweight | VFC |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Adam Rider |
SUB
R1 1:45
|
Shamrock FC | 2015-03-07 | Featherweight | SFC |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Matt Williams |
SUB
R1 2:29
|
DCS 12 | 2014-12-05 | Lightweight | DCS |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Jeremiah Denson |
SUB
R2 2:29
|
OFC 100 | 2014-08-29 | Lightweight | OFC |
Dawson made his professional debut against Jeremiah Denson on August 29, 2014, fighting on the main event of OFC 100: Century.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Jeremiah Denson who carried a 1-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Grant Dawson beat Jeremiah Denson by Submission at 2:29 of Round 2.
Dawson made his debut in the UFC against Julian Erosa on March 9, 2019, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC on ESPN+ 4: Lewis vs. Dos Santos having compiled a 12-1-0 professional MMA record.
Grant Dawson beat Julian Erosa by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Dawson has gone on to fight a total of 8 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 7-0-1.
Dawson defeated the previously unbeaten Mike Trizano on May 18, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 10: Dos Anjos vs. Lee. Mike Trizano came into the fight with a 8-0-0 record. Dawson was a -165 betting favorite going into the fight. Grant Dawson beat Mike Trizano by Submission at 2:27 of Round 2. Grant Dawson took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Dawson defeated the previously unbeaten Mark Madsen on November 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos. Mark Madsen came into the fight with a 12-0-0 record. Dawson was a -210 betting favorite going into the fight. Grant Dawson beat Mark Madsen by Submission at 2:05 of Round 3.
Dawson's last win came against Mark Madsen at UFC Fight Night on Saturday November 5, 2022. Grant Dawson beat Mark Madsen by Submission at 2:05 of Round 3.
Dawson is not currently booked for any fights.
Dawson's last loss came against Hugh Pulley at KC Fighting Alliance 18 on Saturday April 30, 2016. Grant Dawson lost to Hugh Pulley by KO/TKO at 0:35 of Round 1.
Dawson has fought 8 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 7-0-1.
Dawson has knocked out 4 opponents.
Dawson has submitted 13 opponents.
Dawson has been knocked out 1 times.
Dawson has never been submitted.
