Grant Dawson secured another rear-naked choke victory, demonstrating his elite back-taking ability which the analyst compares favorably to fighters like Erceg and Sterling. His opponent Rebecki made a tactical error by engaging in grappling exchanges, playing into Dawson's strength. Despite the submission success, Dawson continues to show instability in the standup, with poor striking posture and questionable striking defense. The victory brings Dawson's UFC record to 12-2-1 with five rear-naked chokes total. He is positioned to eventually challenge the submission records held by fighters like Demian Maia, Michael Chiesa, and Renato Moicano.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026






