Grant Dawson vs. Mateusz Rębecki Booked for UFC 328 on May 9

A highly anticipated lightweight bout featuring Grant “KGD” Dawson and Mateusz “Rebeasty” Rębecki has been officially confirmed for UFC 328. This exciting clash is scheduled for May 9, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The matchup brings together two formidable grapplers and fan favorites, both eager to make a significant impact in the highly competitive 155-pound division.

Grant Dawson's Path to UFC 328

Grant Dawson (23-3-1 overall, 11-2-1 UFC), a representative of American Top Team, is recognized for his relentless pressure and suffocating ground control. The 32-year-old Nebraskan has secured notable victories against opponents such as Damir Ismagulov, Jared Gordon, and Carlos Diego Ferreira, earning three Performance of the Night bonuses along the way. After navigating some recent challenges, Dawson is determined to reaffirm his status as a top contender in the lightweight landscape.

Mateusz Rębecki's Challenge

Standing opposite Dawson in the Octagon will be Mateusz Rębecki (20-4 overall, 4-3 UFC), a powerhouse from Poland who trains with both Berserker’s Team and American Top Team. Known for his aggressive fighting style and highlight-reel scrambles, “Rebeasty” boasts impressive wins over Myktybek Orolbai, Daguir Imavov, and Loik Radzhabov, in addition to three Fight of the Night bonuses. The former FEN champion has been steadily ascending the UFC ranks and sees this bout against Dawson as a crucial test to break into the elite tier of the division.

This compelling lightweight contest is part of the stacked UFC 328 card, which will be headlined by a middleweight championship fight between reigning champion Khamzat Chimaev and former titleholder Sean Strickland. With both Dawson and Rębecki bringing heavy momentum and proven finishing abilities, their encounter promises to be one of the most intriguing stylistic clashes of the event. Spectators at the Prudential Center can anticipate an unyielding pace and a high likelihood of a post-fight bonus award for the victor.