Grant Dawson is a surging fighter in the lightweight division of the UFC, and here is everything you need to know about the American, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Grant Dawson is one of the rising stars in the UFC. He made his foray into the promotion through Dana White’s Contender Series. He is slowly becoming one to watch out for. Dawson has lost only 2 fights in MMA.
Last Updated: 06-10-2023
Grant Dawson Net Worth and Payouts
Grant Dawson has an estimated net worth of $340,000, thanks to his successful MMA career.
For his first UFC fight, against Julian Erosa at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs dos Santos, Dawson earned $23,500 for his unanimous decision win. In 2025, he defeated Diego Ferreira and secured $200,000.
His biggest was his fight against Leonardo Santos at UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs Holland. A brutal KO win, pocketed Dawson an impressive $98,000.
Grant Dawson MMA career and UFC record
At Omaha Fight Club 100 in August 2014, Grant Dawson made his MMA debut. He earned a submission win over Jeremiah Denson in the second round of the fight.
Plying his trade across a variety of promotions, Dawson continued his winning form. By March 2016, he was 9-0 up in his MMA career.
Dawson suffered his first-ever MMA defeat against Hugh Pulley at Kansas City Fighting Alliance 18 in April 2016.
He bounced back with two back-to-back victories, before facing Adrian Diaz at Dana White’s Contender Series 6 in August 2017.
Following a win over Diaz, Dawson made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs dos Santos.
He started off with a win over Julian Erosa, and is still unbeaten in the promotion. He is 8-0-1 in the UFC. He defeated Diego Ferreira at UFC 311. Fans await the next bout of Grant Dawson.
Dawson’s MMA record reads 23 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw.
Grant Dawson Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Grant Dawson was born on the 20th of February, 1994 in Cambria, Wisconsin. Not much is known about his parents.
He was in a relationship with women’s MMA Fighter Elle Wagman and the couple married in 2022. After being in real for 5 years, the couple married and celebrated with their friends. Grant Dawson’s love for his wife can be understood through these words,
“What an unbelievable night. I married my best friend my teammate and my shield maiden. Five years together chasing a dream. We’ve come so far but the journey doesn’t end! This is the way! I love you Mrs Dawson.”
As for his endorsements, Dawson endorses Fat Boy Fight – a clothing brand based in Australia.
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