17 Facts About Dwight Grant

Dwight Lamont Grant was born on September 14,1984 and is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division.

Dwight Grant had previously fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Dwight Grant faced Tyler Hill on June 19,2018, at Dana White's Contender Series 10.

Dwight Grant won the fight via knockout in round two and this win earned him the UFC contract.

Two month after the win over Hill, Dwight Grant made his promotional debut on 11 day notice, replacing, on June 19,2018, against Erik Koch at UFC on Fox: Lee vs Iaquinta 2.

Dwight Grant was scheduled to face Chance Rencountre, replacing Randy Brown, on January 19,2019, at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs Dillashaw.

However, Dwight Grant was unable to be cleared to fight due to an "eye issue" and he pulled out from the fight.

Dwight Grant won the fight via technical knockout in round one.

Dwight Grant faced Alan Jouban on April 13,2019, at UFC 236.

Dwight Grant was expected to face Jared Gooden on August 22,2020, at UFC on ESPN 15.

Dwight Grant was scheduled to face Li Jingliang on December 12,2020, at UFC 256.

However, on December 8,2020, Dwight Grant tested positive for COVID-19 during fight week and had to pull out of his welterweight bout against Li.

Dwight Grant faced Stefan Sekulic on April 24,2021, at UFC 261.

Dwight Grant was scheduled to face Gabriel Green on October 23,2021, at UFC Fight Night 196.

Dwight Grant faced Sergey Khandozhko on April 23,2022, at UFC Fight Night 205.

Dwight Grant faced Dustin Stoltzfus on July 16,2022 at UFC on ABC 3.

In July 2022, it was announced that Dwight Grant was no longer on the UFC roster.