UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Grant “KGD” Dawson will take on Bobby “King” Green in the Lightweight Bout. You can view the full UFC Fight Night card.
Dawson brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Green, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.
With a 51% striking accuracy, Dawson has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.99 per minute. On the other hand, Green boasts a 52% striking accuracy, landing approximately 6.14 significant strikes per minute.
In this post, we will break down Grant Dawson vs. Bobby Green matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵
The 31-year-old, Grant Dawson is coming in with a 20-1-1 record. Dawson will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Damir Ismagulov at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov in July.
Green, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Tony Ferguson on July 1, 2023, at UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 and holds a 30-14-1 (1 NC) record.
| Grant Dawson | vs. | Bobby Green |
| 31 |
Age |
38 |
| 5′ 10″ |
Height |
5′ 10″ |
| 155 lbs. |
Weight |
155 lbs. |
| 72″ |
Reach |
71″ |
| 20-1-1 |
Record |
30-14-1 (1 NC) |
| Switch |
Stance |
Orthodox |
Grant Dawson has a switch fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 38-year-old Bobby Green is an orthodox fighter with a 71″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.
Grant Dawson stats
→ Dawson’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Dawson lands 2.99 significant strikes per minute.
→ Dawson’s takedown accuracy is 36%.
→ Dawson’s takedown average is 3.7 per 15 minutes.
→ Dawson’s takedown defense is 40%.
Dawson comes in with 51% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.99 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Green fires at 52% accuracy, landing about 6.14 significant strikes per minute. Grant Dawson also has a 36% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3.7 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Green’s 1.21 takedowns and 74% takedown accuracy.
Bobby Green stats
→ Green’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Green lands 6.14 significant strikes per minute.
→ Green’s takedown accuracy is 37%.
→ Green’s takedown average is 1.21 per 15 minutes.
→ Green’s takedown defense is 74%.
Bobby spent, on average, 11:57 minutes in the Octagon, and Grant has an average fight time of 12:10 minutes.
Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Grant or Bobby? Sound off in the comments.
Event Name |
UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green |
Date |
October 7, 2023 |
Location |
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
Matchup |
Grant Dawson vs. Bobby Green |
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