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Davey Grant

David Jeremy Grant[1] (born 18 December 1985) is an English mixed martial artist. He was one of the cast members for UFC TV series The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate[4] and currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[2]

Davey Grant
BornDavid Jeremy Grant[1]
(1985-12-18) 18 December 1985 (age 38)
Darlington, County Durham, England
Other namesDangerous
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionBantamweight
Reach69 in (175 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofBishop Auckland, County Durham, England
TeamSBG UK
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Alex Enlund[3]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins15
By knockout4
By submission9
By decision2
Losses7
By submission4
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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Grant started kickboxing training when he was 14 and picked up grappling on later date where he had his first amateur fight at the age of 15.[5] Along with training MMA, Grant also played football and rugby during his teenage years.[5] He decided to take it seriously when he was 21 where he decided to be a professional fighter after he won a fight just to prove to his friends he had trained in MMA.[6][5]

I was watching a fight with my mates and I told them I used to do it. Nobody believed me because I’m not the kind of person that gets into fights, I just like to get along with people and have a laugh.[6]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Grant fought all of his fights primarily in the England circuit and amassed of a record of 9–1 prior to being signed by the UFC.[7]

The Ultimate Fighter 18

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Grant was selected as one of the cast members for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate, under Team Ronda Rousey in September 2013.[8]

In the preliminary bout preceding the tournament, Grant faced Danny Martinez whom he defeated via second-round submission.[9] In the elimination round, Grant submitted Louis Fisette in the second round.[10] Grant was next scheduled to face Anthony Gutierrez. However, Gutierrez did not make weight and was expelled from the show[11] and Grant advanced to the Final facing Chris Holdsworth in The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale.[12]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Grant made his UFC debut on November 30, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale in Las Vegas, United States against Chris Holdsworth to crown the bantamweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter 18.[13] He lost by rear-naked choke in round two.[14]

Grant was expected to face Roland Delorme at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa and it was cancelled after the weigh ins the day before the event due to Grant suffering a torn meniscus.[15][16] He voiced his disappointment for not being able to make the fight in front of his home crowd in an interview:

I am devastated not to be fighting tonight, I was so looking forward to putting on a great show in front of the fans in the O2, but I will be at the arena to show my support to all the British fighters on the card.[17]

After a 25-month hiatus from competing, after his UFC debut, due to separate injuries to his knees, ankle and back,[18][19] on February 27, 2016, Grant took up Marlon Vera at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping. He won the fight via unanimous decision with a score of 30–26, across the board.[20][21]

On October 8, 2016, Grant faced Damian Stasiak at UFC 204. He was submitted via an armbar and lost the fight.[22] Grant and Stasiak felt the cracked of Grant's arm twice during the submission,[23][24][25] and Grant said in his post-fight interview:

I think my arm might possible be broken. I felt it cracking when I was in the armbar but I just didn’t want to tap, it meant too much.[23]

After an 18-month hiatus, Grant was scheduled to meet Manny Bermudez on May 27, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 130.[26] However, Grant pulled out of the fight after being diagnosed with a staph infection, and the bout was scrapped.[27] The pairing was left intact and took place on July 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 134.[28] After being knocked down early, he lost the fight via a triangle choke.[29]

Grant faced Grigory Popov on November 9, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 21.[30] He won the fight via a split decision.[31]

Grant was expected to face Louis Smolka on March 28, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik.[32] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed.[33]

Grant faced Martin Day on July 11, 2020 at UFC 251.[34] He won the fight via knockout in the third round.[35] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[36]

Grant faced Jonathan Martinez on March 13, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 187.[37] He won the fight via knockout in round two.[38] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[39]

A rematch with Marlon Vera took place on June 19, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 25.[40] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[41] The bout earned both fighters the Fight of the Night award.[42]

Grant faced Adrian Yañez on November 20, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 198.[43] He lost the bout via split decision.[44] 12 out of 12 media scores gave it to Yañez.[45] The bout earned both fighters the Fight of the Night award.[46]

Grant faced Louis Smolka on May 14, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 36.[47] After knocking Smolka down multiple times via punches and leg kicks, Grant won the bout via KO in round three.[48]

Grant faced Raphael Assunção, replacing Kyler Phillips, on March 11, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 221.[49] He won the fight via a reverse triangle choke technical submission in the third round.[50] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[51]

Grant faced Daniel Marcos on July 22, 2023 at UFC on ESPN+ 82.[52] He lost the fight via split decision, the decision was controversial as many thought Grant won the fight.[53] 12 of 14 media outlets scored the contest for Grant.[54]

Grant was scheduled to face Cody Gibson on March 23, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 53.[55] However, Grant withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Miles Johns.[56]

Grant is scheduled to face Ramon Taveras on December 14, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 63.[57]

Personal life

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Grant and his wife Sherrie have two sons and a daughter.[58]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
22 matches 15 wins 7 losses
By knockout 4 0
By submission 9 4
By decision 2 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 15–7 Daniel Marcos Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura July 22, 2023 3 5:00 London, England
Win 15–6 Raphael Assunção Technical Submission (inverted triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili March 11, 2023 3 4:43 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Grant was deducted 1 point in round 3 for grabbing the fence. Performance of the Night.
Win 14–6 Louis Smolka KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić May 14, 2022 3 0:49 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 13–6 Adrian Yañez Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate November 20, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 13–5 Marlon Vera Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige June 19, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 13–4 Jonathan Martinez KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad March 13, 2021 2 3:03 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 12–4 Martin Day KO (punch) UFC 251 July 12, 2020 3 2:38 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Performance of the Night.
Win 11–4 Grigorii Popov Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar November 9, 2019 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Loss 10–4 Manny Bermudez Technical Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith July 22, 2018 1 0:59 Hamburg, Germany
Loss 10–3 Damian Stasiak Submission (armbar) UFC 204 October 8, 2016 3 3:56 Manchester, England
Win 10–2 Marlon Vera Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping February 27, 2016 3 5:00 London, England Vera was deducted one point in round 3 due to grabbing the inside of Grant's glove.
Loss 9–2 Chris Holdsworth Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale November 30, 2013 2 2:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Lost The Ultimate Fighter 18 Bantamweight Tournament.
Win 9–1 Danny Welsh Submission (rear-naked choke) M4TC 7 October 13, 2012 1 1:54 Sunderland, England
Win 8–1 James Pennington Submission (guillotine choke) Shock n' Awe 11 July 14, 2012 1 3:59 Portsmouth, England Won the SNA Bantamweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Rob Bunford TKO (punches) Total Combat 46 March 10, 2012 1 1:01 Spennymoor, England
Win 6–1 Luke Dixon Submission (rear-naked choke) Total Combat 44 November 19, 2011 1 2:11 Sunderland, England
Win 5–1 Mark Aldridge Submission (rear-naked choke) Total Combat 41 July 16, 2011 1 1:12 Sunderland, England
Win 4–1 Declan Williams Submission (rear-naked choke) Total Combat 39 March 12, 2011 2 1:13 Spennymoor, England
Win 3–1 Mark Platts Submission (guillotine choke) Total Combat 37 November 13, 2010 2 2:27 Sunderland, England
Win 2–1 Nathan Thompson Submission (guillotine choke) Total Combat 37 November 13, 2010 1 1:17 Sunderland, England
Loss 1–1 Dale Dargan Submission (armbar) Total Combat 30 July 18, 2009 1 3:53 Sunderland, England
Win 1–0 Gary Conlon Submission (triangle choke) Total Combat 27 November 29, 2008 1 1:00 Houghton-le-Spring, England

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See also

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References

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