Dawson Beats Ferreira at UFC 311
Grant Dawson beat Diego Ferreira by unanimous decision at UFC 311 on Jan. 18, 2025, then spoke with Joe Rogan in the Octagon.
The lightweight bout took place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. All three judges scored it 30–27 for Dawson, according to the official UFC scorecards. The UFC’s preliminary-card recap called it Dawson’s third consecutive win.
Octagon interview
The UFC interview with Joe Rogan captures Dawson’s immediate reaction after completing three rounds against Ferreira. It accompanies the official result and provides a direct record of his post-fight comments.
Building on two victories in 2024
Dawson entered UFC 311 after winning both of his appearances during the previous year. He defeated Joe Solecki by unanimous decision at UFC 302 in June, then stopped Rafa Garcia at 1:42 of the second round on October 12. The UFC’s pre-fight profile described the momentum behind his meeting with Ferreira.
The January decision extended that run to three wins. Unlike the Garcia bout, it required Dawson to maintain his performance through the full fifteen-minute distance. The identical 30–27 totals show that every judge awarded him all three rounds.
A clear result on the preliminary card
Ferreira presented another experienced lightweight opponent on a card headlined by the division’s championship fight. Dawson’s bout was separate from that title contest, but it added a further win to his own progression at 155 pounds. The scorecards and interview together document the two parts of the appearance: a unanimous decision in competition and his response once the result was announced.
Sources
- UFC: Official UFC 311 scorecards
- UFC: UFC 311 preliminary results and recap
- UFC: Grant Dawson Octagon interview
