Dawson defeats Rebecki with back control submission at UFC 328

Grant Dawson secured victory over Rebecki at UFC 328 with a rear-naked choke, showcasing his elite back control abilities. The analysis suggests Dawson's back-taking skills rival those of top grapplers like Renato Moicano and Aljamain Sterling. Rebecki made a tactical error by engaging in grappling exchanges, which played into Dawson's strengths. Despite persistent striking deficiencies and punch resistance issues, Dawson has now compiled an impressive 12-2-1 record in the UFC. This marks his fifth rear-naked choke in the organization, putting him on pace to eventually challenge records held by Demian Maia, Michael Chiesa, and Moicano for most rear-naked chokes in UFC history.