Biography(references)Dawson was born in Cambria, Wisconsin, but grew up mostly in Stromsburg, Nebraska. Initially dreaming of football career, Dawson started wrestling to aid his primary sport. After realizing he wasn't good enough in football, he dropped the sport and concentrated solely in wrestling. He was homeschooled until his teens, and attended Cross County Community School where he competed in high school wrestling, finishing his senior season with a record of 40–8. After graduating from high school but skipping college due to dyslexia, Dawson decided to pursuit a career in mixed martial arts.
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UFC: Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Michael Trizano and Leonardo Santos
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