Grant Dawson defeated Diego Rebecki by rear-naked choke at UFC 328, showcasing his elite back-taking ability. Commentators praised Dawson's back mount and back-taking skills as potentially on par with fighters like Charles Oliveira and Aljamain Sterling. Rebecki made a tactical error by initiating the grappling exchange himself, which played into Dawson's strength. Despite the victory improving his UFC record to 12-2-1, concerns remain about Dawson's standup game, including instability on the feet, weak striking fundamentals, and poor chin. This marked Dawson's fifth rear-naked choke in UFC competition, putting him on pace to challenge the submission records of fighters like Demian Maia, Michael Chiesa, and Renato Moicano.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
