Grant Dawson
1161 ELO #31"KGD"
Sensible Hypothetical Matchups
No fight is booked yet. These active Lightweight fighters are a similar age (within 8 years) and ELO (closest to 1161), and have not fought Grant Dawson before.
| Opponent | Age | ELO | Δ ELO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazim Sadykhov | 32 | 1064 | 97 |
| Roosevelt Roberts | 32 | 993 | 168 |
| Sangwook Kim | 32 | 984 | 177 |
| Shem Rock | 32 | 969 | 192 |
| Paddy Pimblett | 31 | 1116 | 45 |
| Jalin Turner | 31 | 1101 | 60 |
Fight Results Breakdown
Fighter Profile
Grant Dawson, an active fighter in the UFC's 155-pound division with a record of 23-2-1 (11-1-0 in UFC), is set to face Manuel Torres at UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 on December 6, 2025. Dawson holds an ELO rating of 1165, while Torres stands at 1067.
In terms of recent form, Dawson has a record of 4-1 in his last five fights, with his most significant win being against Diego Ferreira (ELO: 1127). Comparatively, Torres' ELO rating and stats suggest a lower level of competition.
Dawson's takedown accuracy is at 40%, while Torres stands at 66%. However, their strike accuracy rates are relatively close, with Dawson at 52% and Torres at 60%. Strikes per minute for both fighters are similar, with Dawson averaging 3.2 compared to Torres' 3.1.
Based on the ELO difference of 98 points, Grant Dawson is considered the favorite in this matchup. If betting odds were provided, they would likely reflect this favoritism towards Dawson, given his higher ELO rating and recent form. However, a closer analysis of their respective stats could potentially influence the actual betting odds.
Biggest Win
Biggest Upset Loss
Physical & Background Stats
Performance Statistics
Grant Dawson Fight History
No defeats in this fight history.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-09 | UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland | Mateusz Rebecki | 3 | Win |
| 2025-12-06 | UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 | Manuel Torres | 1 | Loss |
| 2025-01-18 | UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano | Diego Ferreira | 3 | Win |
| 2024-10-12 | UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira | Rafa Garcia | 2 | Win |
| 2024-06-01 | UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier | Joe Solecki | 3 | Win |
| 2023-10-07 | UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green | King Green | 1 | Loss |
| 2023-07-01 | UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov | Damir Ismagulov | 3 | Win |
| 2022-11-05 | UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos | Mark Madsen | 3 | Win |
| 2022-04-30 | UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera | Jared Gordon | 3 | Win |
| 2021-03-20 | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland | Leonardo Santos | 3 | Win |
| 2020-07-18 | UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 | Nad Narimani | 3 | Win |
| 2020-02-29 | UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo | Darrick Minner | 2 | Win |
| 2019-05-18 | UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee | Michael Trizano | 2 | Win |
| 2019-03-09 | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos | Julian Erosa | 3 | Win |
ELO Progression Over Time
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Grant Dawson ELO Rating Calculation
| Date | Opponent Name | Opponent ELO | Result | ELO Gained | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-09 | Mateusz Rebecki | 1027 | Win | +16 | 1161 |
| 2025-12-06 | Manuel Torres | 1067 | Loss | -20 | 1145 |
| 2025-01-18 | Diego Ferreira | 1127 | Win | +15 | 1165 |
| 2024-10-12 | Rafa Garcia | 1031 | Win | +16 | 1150 |
| 2024-06-01 | Joe Solecki | 1060 | Win | +13 | 1134 |
| 2023-10-07 | King Green | 1067 | Loss | -19 | 1121 |
| 2023-07-01 | Damir Ismagulov | 1044 | Win | +12 | 1140 |
| 2022-11-05 | Mark Madsen | 1053 | Win | +18 | 1128 |
| 2022-04-30 | Jared Gordon | 1039 | Win | +19 | 1110 |
| 2021-03-20 | Leonardo Santos | 1105 | Win | +23 | 1091 |
| 2020-07-18 | Nad Narimani | 1014 | Win | +14 | 1068 |
| 2020-02-29 | Darrick Minner | 1000 | Win | +19 | 1054 |
| 2019-05-18 | Michael Trizano | 1000 | Win | +20 | 1035 |
| 2019-03-09 | Julian Erosa | 969 | Win | +15 | 1015 |