Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed martial artist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/02/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Cambria, Wisconsin, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Grant Dawson
09/05/2026
Dawson won a third-round submission (rear-naked choke) over Mateusz Rebecki at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey. The win came after a defeat in his previous appearance and marked his first UFC assignment of 2026. It was one of his notable results in the lightweight division.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Grant Michael Dawson, known as KGD, is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was born in Cambria, Wisconsin, and grew up mainly in Stromsburg, Nebraska. He trains at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
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| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Weight Class | Lightweight |
| Stance | Switch |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Collegiate Wrestling | Competed as a collegiate wrestler after high school |
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| University | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
Career
| Combat Sport | Mixed martial arts |
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| Professional Debut Year | 2014 |
| Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
| Professional Record | 24 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw |
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| Training Background | Early career in wrestling; earned a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under James Krause |
| UFC Record | 12 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw |
| Wins by Submission | 14 |
| Wins by Knockout | 5 |
| Upcoming Fight | Scheduled to face Nurullo Aliev at UFC 333 on 24/10/2026 in Abu Dhabi |
Favourites
| Grappling Technique | Triangle choke |
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| Striking Technique | Elbows |
Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | Grappler combining wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, with a solid striking game |
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| Weight Class | Lightweight |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He first dreamed of playing American football before turning to wrestling. | |
| 2. Before becoming a fighter, he worked as a dishwasher in a nursing home. | |
| 3. He is known for his submission finishing, with a large share of his wins coming by submission. |
