COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – Grant Dawson feels just like the odd man out within the UFC light-weight rankings.
Dawson (23-2-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) is raring to climb the ladder to achieve his purpose of changing into UFC champion however doesn’t suppose his subsequent struggle will assist propel him there. The American Prime Crew fighter at the moment sits at No. 14 within the UFC’s light-weight standings.
Dawson defeated Diego Ferreira by unanimous resolution at UFC 311 in January and sees himself doubtless drawing one other unranked light-weight for his subsequent struggle.
“I’m a little bit apprehensive concerning the light-weight division to be sincere with you,” Dawson instructed MMA Junkie. “It looks as if all people is actually tied up. I’ve a nagging suspicion my subsequent struggle goes to be exterior the highest 15, which sort of sucks, however I’m very to see what occurs after that.”
In a latest interview with MMA Junkie, surging contender Fares Ziam (17-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) talked about that he’s open to Dawson subsequent, and Dawson likes that concept.
“Fares Ziam, he stated in an interview that he’d struggle me. I stated let’s do it, let’s go, and I haven’t heard something since,” Dawson stated. “So, that’s sort of who I’m pondering. Nasrat (Haqparast) can be up there. I feel he’s on a five-fight win streak, he positively deserves anyone within the high 15. So, yeah, I used to be actually hoping for Iganacio Bahamondes, however that’s not occurring. So, it’s most likely a type of two.
“However actually, I’m most likely going to get a telephone name and get some man I’ve by no means heard of and should struggle that man, nevertheless it’s high quality. I instructed them that so long as it’s not (Renato) Moicano, and it’s not (Mateusz) Gamrot, the reply is sure. My No. 1 purpose this 12 months was to get three fights in. I’ve bought one up to now, get one other one shortly, after which get one other one on the finish of the 12 months. Hopefully break into the highest 10, possibly the highest 5 by the tip of this 12 months could be actually nice.”
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