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Making UFC debut at UFC Norfolk
Minner will take on Grant Dawson in a featherweight matchup at UFC Norfolk on Feb. 29, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The fight has yet to be officially confirmed by the promotion, but Minner should be making his UFC debut on short notice against Dawson, who has won both of his fights under the UFC banner. Minner was victorious in two of his last three fights, with his only loss coming at Dana White's Contender Series against Herbert Burns. Dawson's most recent win came against Michael Trizano via submission (rear-naked choke) at UFC Rochester in May. Minner has a slight reach advantage while Dawson carries an advantage in height.
The fight has yet to be officially confirmed by the promotion, but Minner should be making his UFC debut on short notice against Dawson, who has won both of his fights under the UFC banner. Minner was victorious in two of his last three fights, with his only loss coming at Dana White's Contender Series against Herbert Burns. Dawson's most recent win came against Michael Trizano via submission (rear-naked choke) at UFC Rochester in May. Minner has a slight reach advantage while Dawson carries an advantage in height.