American Kickboxing Academy rep Dwight Grant will attempt to build on back-to-back victories when he welcomes promotional newcomer Jared Gooden to the Ultimate Fighting Championship in a UFC on ESPN 15 welterweight showcase on Aug. 22 in Las Vegas. LineMovement.com was first to report the matchup.
Grant, 35, has compiled a 2-1 record in the UFC after a successful appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series resulted in his being offered a contract with the promotion. However, he has not fought since he eked out a split decision over Alan Jouban at UFC 236 in April 2019 some 16 months ago.