Grant Dawson’s post-fight callout: “I’ve been waiting my whole life”

• Grant Dawson had Tony Ferguson locked and loaded for his upcoming battle
• Dawson admitted his weight-miss during his post-fight in-cage interview before calling out Tony Ferguson
• Dawson’s dream may or may not come true, but in the meanwhile, the 28-year-old will be celebrating his impending marriage in 15 days, if for no other reason

After “KGD” recorded his biggest victory inside the Octagon on November 5, 2022 at UFC Vegas 64, Grant Dawson had Tony Ferguson locked and loaded for his upcoming battle. Mark O. Madsen, a former wrestler who won a silver medal in the Olympics, was destroyed by Dawson, who also took his undefeated record.

For three rounds, the 28-year-old outwrestled the accomplished grappler before submitting him.

Dawson admitted his weight-miss during his post-fight in-cage interview before calling out Tony Ferguson.

“I just want to say what an honor it is to be taking Tony Ferguson’s spot in the Top 14,” Dawson said. “If Tony wants to come and get that spot back, I’m more than willing to defend my newly-ranked No. 15 position against Tony Ferguson next. If me or Tony Ferguson fight anybody else but each other, just know that he turned me down.”

Dawson is not currently ranked, but he is confident that will change when the list is revised this week.

Despite being a very deliberate and astute call-out, Ferguson’s recent losing streak caused considerable reaction among the supporters.

Dawson addressed the Ferguson call out in his post-fight media interview.

“Man, I think the one thing that I am missing on my resume to get the respect from the fans that I think I deserve is I haven’t beaten somebody with a huge name,” Dawson said. “I’ve two undefeated guys, three if you count Leonardo Santos, who was undefeated in UFC, and I still feel like, you know, I’m one of the, ‘okay, up and comers.’ I want that respect on my name.

“I’m not upset about it,” he continued. “I understand how this works. I’m not upset. I get it. But, I think a win over Tony Ferguson — I think a finish over Tony Ferguson — really stamps my name out there and shows people, ‘Hey, this guy’s for real.’ Also, I can’t wait to be ranked on Monday. I’ve been waiting my whole life to get ranked. I’m getting ranked on Monday.”

Dawson’s dream may or may not come true, but in the meanwhile, the 28-year-old will be celebrating his impending marriage in 15 days, if for no other reason.

Grant Dawson remains undefeated in the Octagon 💪 #UFCVegas64 pic.twitter.com/nRH2htPM9l

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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 5, 2022

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