Grant Dawson, Sean Brady talk UFC 328 wins

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra50mMay 21, 2026

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Grant Dawson and Sean Brady, fresh off dominant UFC 328 victories, join Jim Norton and Matt Serra on UFC Unfiltered to reflect on their hard-fought wins, mental resilience, and the realities of fighting at the highest level. Dawson shares how he overcame a devastating second-round knockdown by staying mentally present and using the clinch to recover, ultimately securing a rear-naked choke victory. He also reveals his dyslexia, which he says helps him think in puzzles during grappling, and discusses his brand, Grit and Guillotines, while praising his long-term training group in Philly. Brady opens up about his mental state after a tough loss to Michael Morales, admitting he didn’t know he was fighting until 5 p.m. the day of the bout due to last-minute medical issues. He credits his comeback to deleting social media for eight weeks, calling it 'so freeing' and a way to escape the 'fake' world of online comparison. Both fighters express a deep respect for their craft, with Brady emphasizing that true success comes not from perfect camps, but from belief in yourself for just 15 minutes. They also geek out over sci-fi and action movies, from *Predator: Badlands* to *The Dark Tower*, and share a mutual admiration for the gritty realism of MMA over the theatricality of wrestling.

Key Takeaways
1

Delete social media for 8 weeks to escape online toxicity and regain mental clarity before a fight.

2

Dyslexia can be an advantage in grappling by helping fighters see movement as a puzzle rather than text.

3

A single moment of mental presence after being knocked down can turn a fight around — Dawson stayed focused during his recovery.

4

You don’t need a perfect training camp; belief in yourself for 15 minutes is enough to win.

5

The UFC is likely to return to Philadelphia in August, and Brady wants a rematch with Bilal Muhammad.

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Chapters
0:00
1 min

Grant Dawson's Emotional Victory and Post-Fight Reflection

I was just going to pretend like I'm trying to break this grip so that he hangs on to me and I can get my wits back about me.

Highlight
1:00
2 min

The Clinch That Saved Dawson: A Tactical Breakdown

Dawson explains why he was surprised by his opponent’s decision to clinch after dropping him, suggesting it may have been a recovery tactic. He credits the moment as crucial to his comeback.

3:00
2 min

Sean Brady’s Mental Reset After Morales Loss

Brady reveals he didn’t know he was fighting Michael Morales until 5 p.m. the day of the bout due to medical delays. He discusses how the stress derailed his focus and led to a loss.

5:00
2 min

Brady’s Social Media Detox: Why He Deleted Everything

As soon as you take it off your phone, it's not there and you don't have to pay attention to any of it, you know?

Highlight
7:00
2 min

Dyslexia as a Grappling Advantage

Dawson shares that his mild dyslexia helps him think in movement patterns — like a puzzle — rather than abstract text, making grappling more intuitive.

High-Impact Quotes
You don't need a perfect camp. Like you just got to believe in yourself for 15 or 25 minutes and it can all fucking work out.
Sean Brady41:32
Viral: 88.0
As soon as you take it off your phone, it's not there and you don't have to pay attention to any of it, you know?
Sean Brady44:12
Viral: 85.0
hard. I'm just going to pretend like I'm trying to break this grip so that he hangs on to me and I can get my wits back about me.
Grant Dawson3:25
Viral: 82.0
Speakers

Hosts

Jim NortonMatt Serra

Guests

Grant DawsonSean Brady
Topics Discussed
UFC 328 results92%fighting mindset90%social media detox88%grappling technique85%training philosophy80%dyslexia in combat sports75%MMA fan culture70%sci-fi and action movies65%
People & Brands

Sean Brady

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15xPositive

Grant Dawson

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UFC

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Jim Norton

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Philadelphia

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8xPositive

Matt Serra

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8xNeutral

Vegas

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5xNeutral

Predator: Badlands

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5xPositive

Grit and Guillotines

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4xPositive

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