# Jarod Grant

Jarod Grant (born April 1998) is an American bare-knuckle boxer and mixed martial artist. He fights bare knuckle and currently competes in BYB Extreme Fighting Series.
He is a former interim BKFC Bantamweight Champion. As a mixed martial artist, he has competed in the featherweight division.

## Mixed martial arts career

Grant made his professional MMA career against Ryan Kuse on May 5, 2023, at Gamebred Fighting Championship's event, entitled GFC 4. He lost the bout by submission in the first round.

## Bare-knuckle boxing career

In his BKFC debut, Grant faced Joshua Bourdreaux on September 11, 2020, at BKFC 12. He won the fight by second-round technical knockout.
Grant then faced Christopher Johnson at BKFC 14 on November 13, 2020. He won the bout via third-round technical knockout.
Grant faced Brandon Lambert on February 5, 2021, at BKFC 16: KnuckleMania. He won the bout by knockout in the third round.
Grant faced Travis Thompson at BKFC 18 on June 26, 2021. He won the bout by fourth-round technical knockout.

### Interim Bantamweight champion

Grant faced Anthony Retic for the interim BKFC Bantamweight Championship at BKFC Fight Night: New York 2 on March 12, 2022. He won the bout by unanimous decision to win the interim championship.
Grant faced Reggie Barnett Jr. on July 23, 2022, at BKFC Fight Night: Tampa 2. He lost the bout by technical decision.

### Move to flyweight

Moving to flyweight, Grant fought John Dodson on February 17, 2023, at BKFC: KnuckleMania 3. He lost the bout via first-round knockout.

### Signing with BYB

Grant signed a multi-fight deal with BYB in April 2024 and made his debut with the company at BYB 29, defeating Lukas Jones by 2nd round TKO.

## Championships and accomplishments

* Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
** Interim BKFC Bantamweight World Championship (One time)

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 1 match | 0 wins | 1 loss |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 0–1 | Ryan Kuse | Submission (Kimura) | GFC 4 | May 5, 2023 | 1 | 2:28 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |

## Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown :
| 8 matches | 6 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 6–2 | Lukas Jones | TKO | BYB 29: Brawl in the Pines III | August 10, 2024 | 2 | 2:59 | Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States | BYB Debut |
| Loss | 5–2 | John Dodson | KO (punches) | BKFC KnuckleMania 3 | February 17, 2023 | 1 | 1:41 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Loss | 5–1 | Reggie Barnett Jr. | Decision (technical) | BKFC Fight Night: Tampa 2 | July 23, 2022 | 4 | 2:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States | Lost the Interim BKFC Bantamweight World Championship. |
| Win | 5–0 | Anthony Retic | Decision (unanimous) | BKFC Fight Night: New York 2 | March 12, 2022 | 5 | 2:00 | Salamanca, New York, United States | Won the Interim BKFC Bantamweight World Championship. |
| Win | 4–0 | Travis Thompson | Decision (unanimous) | BKFC 18 | June 26, 2021 | 4 | 0:35 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Brandon Lambert | Decision (punch) | BKFC 16: KnuckleMania | February 5, 2021 | 3 | 1:11 | Lakeland, Florida, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
| Win | 2–0 | Christopher Johnson | TKO (corner stoppage) | BKFC 14 | November 13, 2020 | 3 | 0:24 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Joshua Bourdreaux | TKO (referee stoppage) | BKFC 12 | September 11, 2020 | 2 | 1:23 | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | Lightweight debut. |