Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Grant Dawson
23-2-1
Age
31
Height
5'10"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
11:21
Gym
American Top Team
UFC Record
11-2-1(14 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 4 Sub 5 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 3R3 9
Last 5
WLWWW
Finish Rate
78%
Bonuses
2
Style
—
Location
Cambria, United States
Last Fight2025-12-06
MT
L - Manuel Torres
SubmissionR3 4:42
Rear Naked Choke
Opponent Last Bout
W - Grant DawsonKO/TKOR2 0:15· Punches
Fight History
WIN
MR
vs Mateusz Rebecki
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland· 2026-05-09
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 4:42
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:42
LOSS
MT
vs Manuel Torres
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2· 2025-12-06
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:25
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:25
WIN
DF
vs Diego Ferreira
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano· 2025-01-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RG
vs Rafa Garcia
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira· 2024-10-12
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R2 1:42
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 1:42
WIN
JS
vs Joe Solecki
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier· 2024-06-01
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KG
vs King Green
UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green· 2023-10-07
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:33
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:33
WIN
DI
vs Damir Ismagulov
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov· 2023-07-01
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MM
vs Mark Madsen
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos· 2022-11-05
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 2:05
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:05
WIN
JG
vs Jared Gordon
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera· 2022-04-30
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 4:11
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:11
DRAW
RG
vs Ricky Glenn
UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori· 2021-10-23
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
LS
vs Leonardo Santos
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland· 2021-03-20
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 4:59
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 4:59
WIN
NN
vs Nad Narimani
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2· 2020-07-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DM
vs Darrick Minner
UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo· 2020-02-29
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:38
WIN
MT
vs Michael Trizano
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee· 2019-05-18
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:27
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:27
WIN
JE
vs Julian Erosa
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos· 2019-03-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Wrestler
Wrestle-to-Submit
Why This Archetype
Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (3.87 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.
TD Rate
3.87/15m
TD Accuracy
41%
Clinch %
9%
🤼Relentless takedown pressure at 3.87 per 15 minutes
📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
30 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+59% vs div avg
60%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Triangles
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
40%
⭐Other
Rear Naked Choke
33%
Mount
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (60%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (110%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 230% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
29% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
5
71% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#12
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 5 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#15
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 71% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (2x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (5x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.9) and Strike Acc% (53%).🔥
Finisher: 78% of wins end in finish (5 KO + 13 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (126% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
53%
Average
Division Rank#11 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
45%
Average
Division Rank#48 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
42% acc50%
Clinch
86% acc10%
Ground
70% acc40%
Striking Differential+1.09/min
3.20 landed/min2.11 absorbed/min
3.20
Landed/Min
2.11
Absorbed/Min
0.09
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed509
Sig. Strikes Attempted966
Key Insights
Grant is active on the ground (45%).
Primarily a headhunter with 71% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.5:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 40% from ground at 70% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
Division Rank#18 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#42 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
41%(est)
Landed
41
Defended
60
Total
101
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
3.87
TD / 15min
1.13
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
101
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
82
Landed
202
Attempted
41%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
14 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
14%
R2
36%
R3
50%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.87 TD/15min.
Active submission threat (1.13/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 14 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Ground active: 40% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,018
1.52
Ratio
Absorbed
670
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
51.2
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
6.3
Standing %
42%
R3 vs R1 Output
126%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.52x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (51.2) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 126% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 15 fights
R1 Control
3:07
R2 Control
2:47
R3 Control
2:46
R1 to Final
+28%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.3pp
Body
-4.1pp
Leg
+2.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-17.0pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#48
of 57
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#4
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#11
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#48
of 57
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#50
of 57
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#5
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#9
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#8
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2926
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 2
100% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights