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Grant Dawson says game plan against Bobby Green is straightforward, eyes Dan Hooker in December with a win

Cole Shelton - October 3, 2023

Grant Dawson didn’t expect to get his first UFC main event already but he is excited for it. Dawson is set to headline UFC Vegas 80 on Saturday against Bobby Green. It is a fight that came together on relatively short notice, as Dawson only got about five weeks’ to prepare. However, he says he was told he would be fighting around this time for a while but thought it would be against Jalin Turner.

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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 141 with Grant Dawson, Alex Morono, Ricky Glenn, and Chris Gutierrez

Cole Shelton - October 3, 2023

The 141st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 80 this Saturday. We’re first joined by 10th-ranked UFC lightweight Grant Dawson (1:38). Next, UFC welterweight Alex Morono (19:15) comes on. UFC lightweight Ricky Glenn (32:00) then joins the show. Closing out the program is 15th-ranked UFC bantamweight Chris Gutierrez (43:57).

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Grant Dawson expects to face winner of Jalin Turner vs. Dan Hooker after one-sided victory over Damir Ismagulov

Cole Shelton - July 7, 2023

Grant Dawson knows he sent a message to the lightweight division with his win over Damir Imsagulov. Dawson was taking on Ismagulov in the co-main event, and the ATT fighter dominated Ismagulov over all three rounds to get the decision win. Although Grant Dawson wanted the stoppage win, he says he is happy with his performance as he dominated Ismagulov more than Arman Tsarukayn did.

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UFC Vegas 76 Results: Grant Dawson defeats Damir Ismagulov (Video)

Chris Taylor - July 1, 2023

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 76 results, including the lightweight co-main event between Damir Ismagulov and Grant Dawson. Ismagulov (24-2 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after dropping a decision to Arman Tsarukyan in his most recent effort this past December. Prior to that loss, the 31-year-old Russian had put together a nineteen-fight win streak.

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Grant Dawson reveals he and Damir Ismagulov have sparred and rolled with one another in the past: "Both of us know what the other person is trying to do"

Cole Shelton - June 28, 2023

Grant Dawson is quite familiar with his UFC Vegas 76 opponent Damir Ismagulov. Dawson is coming off a submission win over Mark O. Madsen back in November and since then, he has been trying to get a fight. However, Dawson says multiple top-15 opponents have turned him down which has been frustrating as he wants to be more active.

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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 128 with Max Griffin, Grant Dawson, and Blagoy Ivanov

Cole Shelton - June 27, 2023

The 128th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 76 this Saturday. We’re first joined by UFC welterweight Max Griffin (1:39). Next, 15th-ranked UFC lightweight Grant Dawson (18:35) stops by. Closing out the program is 15th-ranked UFC heavyweight Blagoy Ivanov (31:40).

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Grant Dawson reveals he nearly pulled out of Mark Madsen fight, says he plans to fight Tony Ferguson and Dan Hooker in 2023

Cole Shelton - November 14, 2022

Grant Dawson is quite happy with his third-round submission win over Mark Madsen – especially with everything he overcame. Dawson took the fight on short notice as he knew it was a fight that would likely get him in the rankings. Yet, on weigh-in day, Dawson came in heavy which he isn’t making excuses for. Instead, he turned his attention to the fight and put on a great performance.

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Grant Dawson reveals six fighters turned him down before taking short notice bout against Mark Madsen, vows to finish him and get ranked

Cole Shelton - November 1, 2022

Grant Dawson has had a hard time getting a fight. Dawson hasn’t fought since April when he submitted Jared Gordon. Since then, he revealed he was offered six opponents with some of the names being Dan Hooker, Rafael dos Anjos, Damir Ismagulov, and Gregor Gillespie, but all six turned him down. Although some got different fights, Dawson says it is frustrating waiting on the sidelines.

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Grant Dawson says Jared Gordon fight was a "picture-perfect performance," wants Diego Ferreira next

Cole Shelton - May 6, 2022

Grant Dawson is pleased with his win over Jared Gordon last Saturday. Dawson changed camps to American Top Team ahead of the fight and says that showed in his performance at UFC Vegas 53. Although he got the finish, he says there are still things he can improve on.

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Grant Dawson explains why he changed gyms to go to ATT, expects a "grueling fight" against Jared Gordon

Cole Shelton - April 26, 2022

Grant Dawson made a big change in his fighting career after his draw against Ricky Glenn. Dawson trained at Glory MMA under James Krause for his entire pro career and spent the last couple of years helping coach. Yet, after his last fight, he says he felt burnt out and knew he needed to make a change which is why he changed gyms to go to American Top Team.

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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 76 with Rob Font, Grant Dawson, Tristan Connelly, Gina Mazany, and Gabe Green

Cole Shelton - April 26, 2022

The 76th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 53. We’re first joined by the fifth-ranked bantamweight and one-half of the main event in Rob Font (2:37). UFC lightweight Grant Dawson (18:09) then comes on. UFC featherweight Tristan Connelly (33:46) joins the show. Next, UFC bantamweight Gina Mazany (47:30) then stops by. Closing out the program is UFC welterweight Gabe Green (1:02:29).

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Grant Dawson frustrated with draw against Ricky Glenn, admits he was 'saved by the bell' with the choke

Cole Shelton - October 27, 2021

Grant Dawson admits he beat himself up over his draw against Ricky Glenn at UFC Vegas 41. Dawson was supposed to take on Diego Ferreira but the Brazilian was forced out of the bout with an injury. Glenn ended up stepping up on short notice and even before the fight, Dawson knew it would be a tough fight but in the scrap, he says he made a huge mental error which cost him the win.

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UFC Vegas 41 Results: Grant Dawson vs. Rick Glenn ruled a majority draw (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - October 23, 2021

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 41 event is co-headlined by a lightweight bout featuring Grant Dawson taking on Rick Glenn. Dawson (17-1 MMA) enters the contest on an eight-fight winning streak, his latest being a third round knockout victory over former TUF Brazil winner Leo Santos.

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UFC Vegas 41: 'Costa vs. Vettori' Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - October 22, 2021

The Octagon remains in Nevada for today’s UFC Vegas 41 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Paul Costa taking on Marvin Vettori. The former middleweight title challengers, Costa and Vettori, were initially supposed to collide at their natural fighting weight of 185lbs. However, earlier in the week ‘The Eraser’ revealed he would not be able to make weight for the contest and the UFC Vegas 41 headliner was subsequently moved up to light heavyweight.

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Grant Dawson 'disappointed' he's not fighting Diego Ferreira, but plans to 'beat up' Ricky Glenn until he 'quits'

Cole Shelton - October 19, 2021

Grant Dawson was supposed to get his shot to enter the lightweight rankings back on October 2 against Diego Ferreira, but Ferreira was forced out of the fight. After Dawson heard the news that Ferreira was out of the fight, he admits it was frustrating and disappointing. However, he made it clear to the UFC he still wanted to fight in October and he got his wish as he will face Ricky Glenn at UFC Vegas 41.

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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 55 with Tim Johnson, Grant Dawson, Ricky Glenn, Ike Villanueva, and Jeff Molina

Cole Shelton - October 19, 2021

The 55th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 41 and Bellator 269. We’re first joined by one-half of the Bellator 269 headliner in heavyweight, Tim Johnson (2:10). Next, UFC lightweight Grant Dawson (15:14) joins the show. UFC lightweight, Ricky Glenn (36:20) also joins the show. UFC heavyweight, Ike Villanueva (48:06) then comes on. Closing out the program is UFC flyweight, Jeff Molina (59:01).

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Pros react after Grant Dawson earns standing hammer fist KO with one second left on the clock at UFC Vegas 22

Chris Taylor - March 20, 2021

A lightweight bout between former TUF Brazil 2 winner Leonardo Santos and Grant Dawson took place on tonight’s UFC Vegas 22 prelims. Santos (18-4-1 MMA) entered tonight’s contest on a six-fight winning streak, his latest being a unanimous decision victory over Roman Bogatov at UFC 251. Prior to that, ‘Lamparao’ was coming off a sensational first round knockout victory over Stevie Ray.