Davey Grant

"Dangerous"

16-9-0★ 6bonuses

United KingdomLast 5

Amateur MMA 4-2

Last fight: Loss vs Elijah Smith · TKO · Nov 7, 2026

16-9-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Elijah SmithTKO · R1 1:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker·November 7, 2026

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Davey Grant holds a professional MMA record of 16-9-0. Grant has won 16 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. In the UFC, Grant lands 5.60 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 0.94 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: November 7, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 69"175 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Dec 18, 1985
Age: 40
Nationality: United Kingdom
Birthplace: Bishop Auckland, England

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Career history

LOSS
vs Elijah Smith
UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker· Nov 7, 2026· Bantamweight· 16-9 vs 11-1
TKO
R1 · 1:00
WIN
vs Adrian Luna Martinetti
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal· Apr 25, 2026· Bantamweight· 16-8 vs 17-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Charles Jourdain
UFC Vancouver: De Ridder vs Hernandez· Oct 18, 2025· Bantamweight· 15-8 vs 17-8-1
SUB
R1 · 3:05
WIN
vs Da'Mon Blackshear
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder· Jul 26, 2025· Bantamweight· 15-7 vs 17-8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ramon Taveras
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Buckley· Dec 14, 2024· Bantamweight· 14-7 vs 10-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Daniel Marcos
UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs Tybura· Jul 22, 2023· Bantamweight· 13-7 vs 15-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Raphael Assuncao
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs Dvalishvili· Mar 11, 2023· Bantamweight· 13-6 vs 27-10
SUB
R3 · 4:43
POTN
WIN
vs Louis Smolka
UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs Rakić· May 14, 2022· Bantamweight· 12-6 vs 17-9
TKO
R3 · 0:49
LOSS
vs Adrian Yanez
UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate· Nov 20, 2021· Bantamweight· 11-6 vs 15-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Marlon Vera
UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs Ige· Jun 19, 2021· Bantamweight· 11-5 vs 19-7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Jonathan Martinez
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Muhammad· Mar 13, 2021· Bantamweight· 11-4 vs 13-4
TKO
R2 · 3:03
POTN
WIN
vs Martin Day
UFC 251: Usman vs Masvidal· Jul 12, 2020· Bantamweight· 10-4 vs 8-4
TKO
R3 · 2:38
POTN
WIN
vs Grigory Popov
UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs Kattar· Nov 9, 2019· Bantamweight· 9-4 vs 13-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Manny Bermudez
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Smith· Jul 22, 2018· Bantamweight· 8-4 vs 13-0
SUB
R1 · 0:59
LOSS
vs Damian Stasiak
UFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson 2· Oct 9, 2016· Bantamweight· 8-3 vs 10-3
SUB
R3 · 2:56
WIN
vs Marlon Vera
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· Feb 27, 2016· Bantamweight· 8-2 vs 9-3-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Chris HoldsworthTitle bout
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs Team Tate Finale· Nov 30, 2013· Ultimate Fighter 18 Bantamweight· 7-2 vs 5-0
SUB
R2 · 2:10
WIN
vs Danny Welsh
Made4TheCage· Oct 13, 2012· 7-1 vs 5-25
SUB
WIN
vs James Pennington×1Title bout · Title win #1
Shock n' Awe 11· Jul 14, 2012· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 6-1
SUB
R1 · 3:59
WIN
vs Rob Bunford
MMA Total Combat· Mar 10, 2012· 5-1 vs 3-11
TKO
WIN
vs Mark Aldridge
MMA Total Combat· Jul 16, 2011· 4-1 vs 3-13
SUB
WIN
vs Declan Williams
MMA Total Combat· Mar 12, 2011· 3-1 vs 5-4-3
SUB
WIN
vs Nathan Thompson
MMA Total Combat· Nov 13, 2010· 1-1 vs 3-10
SUB
WIN
vs Mark Platts
MMA Total Combat· Nov 13, 2010· 1-1 vs 3-6
SUB
LOSS
vs Unknown opponent
MMA Total Combat· Jul 18, 2009· 0-1
SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKickboxingBJJMMA

2024Black belt · BJJ · Matt Inman
2013Runner-up · The Ultimate Fighter · Bantamweight
2012Shock n' Awe Bantamweight Championship · Shock n' Awe
AGE 14Started in Kickboxing
Total Combat Bantamweight Championship · Total Combat
Made 4 The Cage Bantamweight Championship · Made 4 The Cage
British Bantamweight Champion (3 promotions at once) · three British promotions held simultaneously
Black belt · Kickboxing

Camp

Syndicate MMA · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Instructor
SBG Bishop Auckland (Straight Blast Gym UK) · Bishop Auckland, County Durham, United Kingdom Owner
SBG South Shields · BJJ · South Shields, United Kingdom Former

Coaches

John Wood · Head coach
Matt Inman · Grappling coach

Training partners

Matt Inman

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (343 fighters)

Granite Base

96 · top 1% in division

Punch power51

Kick power95

Punch speed95

Kick speed98

Accuracy96

Takedowns67

Ground striking51

Submissions72

Chin95

Body strength96

Cardio98

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed5.60per min

46% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.08per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.94per 15 min

39% success

Takedowns stuffed65%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 9-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.60per min

46% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.08per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.94per 15 min

39% success

Takedowns stuffed65%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Davey Grant sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Davey Grant has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $350,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×3★ Performance of the Night ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Davey Grant earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1689▼12
Peak: 1706Mar 11, 2023
Rated fights: 24

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Frequently asked questions

When does Davey Grant fight next?

Davey Grant has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Davey Grant's record?

Davey Grant's professional MMA record is 16-9-0.

Who is Davey Grant fighting next?

Davey Grant's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Davey Grant fight last?

Davey Grant most recently fought Elijah Smith at UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker on Saturday, November 7, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Davey Grant fight in?

Davey Grant fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Davey Grant have?

Davey Grant has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Davey Grant won?

Davey Grant has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Davey Grant?

Davey Grant is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Davey Grant weigh?

Davey Grant weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Davey Grant's reach?

Davey Grant has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Davey Grant?

Davey Grant is 40 years old (born Dec 18, 1985).

Where is Davey Grant from?

Davey Grant is from the United Kingdom.

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