Introduction
Dwight Grant (born September, 1984) is amixed martial artist (MMA) who currently competes in the welterweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
After amassing an amateur record of 3-1, Grant started his professional MMA career in 2011 and fought primarily on the regional circuit of the northeastern United States. He amassed a record of 8-1 before signed by UFC.
Dana White's Tuesday Night Contention Series
Grant faced Tyler Hill on June 19, 2018 at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series: Season 2, Episode 2. He won the fight via knockout in round two and this win earned him the UFC contract.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Two month after the win over Hill, Grant made his promotional debut on 11 day notice, replacing, on June 19, 2018 against Erik Koch at UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2. However, Koch was removed from the card on November 28 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by Zak Ottow.He loss the fight by split decision.
Grant was scheduled to face Chance Renountre, replacing Randy Brown, on January 19, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw. However, Grant was unable to be cleared to fight due to an "eye issue" and he pulled out from the fight.
Grant was originally scheduled to faceCarlo Pedersoli Jr. on February 23, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Santos. He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.
Grant faced Alan Jouban on April 13, 2019 at UFC 236. He won the fight via split decision.
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 12 matches | 10 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 10–2 | Alan Jouban | Decision (split) | UFC 236 | April 13, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Carlo Pedersoli Jr. | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Santos | February 23, 2019 | 1 | 4:59 | Prague, Czech Republic | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 8–2 | Zak Ottow | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 | December 15, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Tyler Hill | KO (punches) | Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series: Season 2, Episode 2 | June 19, 2018 | 2 | 2:08 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Danasabe Mohammed | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 165 | November 19, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Jordan Williams | KO | Conquer Fighting Championships 2 | April 30, 2016 | 1 | 2:47 | Richmond, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Adam Corrigan | Decision (unanimous) | Global Knockout 4 | August 29, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Jackson, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Sergio Vasquez | TKO (punches) | Global Knockout 2 | May 21, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Jackson, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Eddie Saldana | TKO (knees) | Reality Fighting: Mohegan Sun | February 25, 2012 | 3 | 1:22 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Erik Purcell | TKO (punches) | Reality Fighting: Gonzaga vs. Porter | October 28, 2011 | 1 | 0:14 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Chase Owens | Decision (unanimous) | PA Cage Fight 8 | June 24, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jason Ward | KO (punch) | Reality Fighting: Mohegan Sun | May 21, 2011 | 1 | 3:29 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States |