Dwight Grant


Dwight Grant is a mixed martial artist who currently competes in the welterweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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. However, Koch was removed from the card on November 28 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by Zak Ottow. He lost the fight by split decision.
Grant was scheduled to face Chance Renountre, replacing Randy Brown, on January 19, 2019 at. 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 face Carlo Pedersoli Jr. on February 23, 2019 at. 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