Grant Dawson vs. Mateusz Rębecki Booked for UFC 328 on May 9
The lightweight division is heating up again. On May 9, 2026, Grant “KGD” Dawson and Mateusz “Rebeasty” Rębecki will square off at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, as part of UFC 328. The matchup pits two tested grapplers and fan favorites against one another, both looking to make a statement in the stacked 155-pound class.
Grant Dawson vs. Mateusz Rębecki
Dawson (23-3-1, UFC 11-2-1) enters the bout representing American Top Team, where he’s built a reputation for relentless pressure and suffocating ground control. The 32-year-old Nebraskan has notched wins over Damir Ismagulov, Jared Gordon, and Carlos Diego Ferreira, earning three Performance of the Night bonuses along the way. After rebounding from recent setbacks, Dawson aims to show he’s still a major player in the lightweight mix.
Standing across the Octagon will be Rębecki (20-4, UFC 4-3), a powerhouse from Poland also training out of Berserker’s Team and American Top Team. Known for his aggressive style and highlight-reel scrambles, “Rebeasty” has collected wins over Myktybek Orolbai, Daguir Imavov, and Loik Radzhabov, plus three Fight of the Night bonuses. The former FEN champion has been steadily climbing the UFC ranks and sees Dawson as the perfect test to break into the top tier.
The main event of UFC 328 is a middleweight title fight between champion Khamzat Chimaev and former champion Sean Strickland at the Prudential Center in Newark on May 9, 2026. It’s a big headliner for the card, with Chimaev making his first title defense while Strickland looks to reclaim the belt.
With both fighters carrying heavy momentum and proven finishing ability, Dawson vs. Rębecki promises to be one of the most intriguing stylistic clashes on the UFC 328 card. The Prudential Center crowd can expect a pace that doesn’t let up, and a likely bonus check for whoever leaves with their hand raised.
