TJ Grant

TJ Grant

Born	(1984-02-26) February 26, 1984 (age 32) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division	Lightweight (2011 - present) Welterweight (2006 - 2011)
Reach	72.5 in (184 cm)
Fighting out of	Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia
Team	Fit Plus Martial Arts
Rank	Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active	2006 - present

Mixed martial arts record
Total	26
Wins	21
By knockout	4
By submission	13
By decision	4
Losses	5
By submission	1
By decision	4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Timothy Jerome "TJ" Grant (born February 26, 1984) is a retired Canadian mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Grant began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 15 and then also began wrestling, later going on to compete at Cole Harbour District High School. Grant was a three-time Wrestling Champion in his province in 2001, 2002, and 2004 and also represented Nova Scotia at the 2001 Canada Games in London, Ontario. Grant has also won several competitions in submission wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu in his home country of Canada.

Grant made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2007 and compiled a record of 13-2 before being signed by the UFC.

Grant debuted at UFC 97 with an upset split decision victory over Japanese veteran Ryo Chonan.

Grant next fought South Korean Dong Hyun Kim at UFC 100. He lost a unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26).

Grant then defeated Kevin Burns via first round TKO on December 12, 2009 at UFC 107. The performance earned Grant Knockout of the Night honors.

Grant faced future UFC Welterweight Champion Johny Hendricks on May 8, 2010 at UFC 113. Grant lost via majority decision after having a point deducted due to groin strikes.

Grant defeated Julio Paulino on September 25, 2010 at UFC 119 via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).