Davey Grant
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Davey Grant (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 and currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Background
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. Along with training MMA, Grant also played football and rugby during his teenage years. 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.
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.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
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.
The Ultimate Fighter 18
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.
In the preliminary bout preceding the tournament, Grant faced Danny Martinez whom he defeated via second-round submission. In the elimination round, Grant submitted Louis Fisette in the second round. Grant was next scheduled to face Anthony Gutierrez. However, Gutierrez did not make weight and was expelled from the show and Grant advanced to the Final facing Chris Holdsworth in The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Grant made his UFC debut on 30 November 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. He lost by rear-naked choke in round two.
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. 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.
After a 25-month hiatus from competing, after his UFC debut, due to separate injuries to his knees, ankle and back, on 27 February 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.
On 8 October 2016 Grant faced Damian Stasiak at UFC 204. He was submitted via an armbar and lost the fight. Grant and Stasiak felt the cracked of Grant's arm twice during the submission, 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.
After an 18-month hiatus, Grant was scheduled to meet Manny Bermudez on 27 May 2018 at UFC Fight Night 130. However, Grant pulled out of the fight after being diagnosed with a staph infection, and the bout was scrapped. The pairing was left intact and took place on 22 July 2018 at UFC Fight Night 134. After being knocked down early, he lost the fight via a triangle choke.
Grant faced Grigory Popov on 9 November 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 21. He won the fight via a split decision.
Grant was expected to face Louis Smolka on 28 March 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed.
Grant faced Martin Day on 11 July 2020 at UFC 251. He won the fight via knockout in the third round. This win earned him thePerformance of the Night award.
Grant faced Jonathan Martinez on 13 March 2021 at UFC Fight Night 187. He won the fight via knockout in round two. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.
A rematch with Marlon Vera took place on 19 June 2021 at UFC on ESPN 25. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. The bout earned both fighters the Fight of the Nightaward.
Grant faced Adrian Yañez on 20 November 2021 at UFC Fight Night 198. He lost the bout via split decision. 12 out of 12 media scores gave it to Yañez. The bout earned both fighters the Fight of the Nightaward.
Grant faced Louis Smolka on 14 May 2022 at UFC on ESPN 36. After knocking Smolka down multiple times via punches and leg kicks, Grant won the bout via KO in round three.
Grant faced Raphael Assunção, replacing Kyler Phillips, on 11 March 2023 at UFC Fight Night 221. He won the fight via a reverse triangle choke technical submission in the third round. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.
Grant faced Daniel Marcos on 22 July 2023 at UFC on ESPN+ 82. He lost the fight in a controversial, split decision as many thought Grant had won the fight. 12 of 14 media outlets scored the contest for Grant.
Grant was scheduled to face Cody Gibson on 23 March 2024 at UFC on ESPN 53. However, Grant withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Miles Johns.
Grant faced Ramon Taveras on 14 December 2024 at UFC on ESPN 63. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Grant was scheduled to face Daniel Santos on 5 April 2025 at UFC on ESPN 65. However, Santos failed to make an appearance at the weigh-ins and the bout was cancelled due to medical issues on Santos' part.
Grant faced Da'Mon Blackshear on 9 July 2025, at UFC on ABC 9. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Grant faced Charles Jourdain on 18 October 2025, at UFC Fight Night 262. He lost the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.
Grant is scheduled to face promotional newcomer Juan Adrian Luna Martinetti on 25 April 2026 at UFC Fight Night 274.
Personal life
Grant and his wife Sherrie have two sons and a daughter.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Martin Day, Jonathan Martinez, and Raphael Assunção Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Marlon Vera and Adrian Yañez UFC Honors Awards 2023: Fan's Choice Submission of the Year Nominee vs. Raphael Assunção
- Violent Money TV VMTV UK MMA Submission of the Year 2023
Mixed martial arts record
| 23 matches | 15 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 7 | 5 |
| By decision | 4 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 15–8 | Charles Jourdain | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen | 18 October 2025 | 1 | 3:05 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 15–7 | Da'Mon Blackshear | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder | 26 July 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 14–7 | Ramon Taveras | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley | 14 December 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 13–7 | Daniel Marcos | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura | 22 July 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
| Win | 13–6 | Raphael Assunção | Technical Submission (inverted triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili | 11 March 2023 | 3 | 4:43 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Grant was deducted one point in round 3 due to grabbing the fence. Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 12–6 | Louis Smolka | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić | 14 May 2022 | 3 | 0:49 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 11–6 | Adrian Yañez | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate | 20 November 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 11–5 | Marlon Vera | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige | 19 June 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 11–4 | Jonathan Martinez | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad | 13 March 2021 | 2 | 3:03 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 10–4 | Martin Day | KO (punch) | UFC 251 | 12 July 2020 | 3 | 2:38 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 9–4 | Grigorii Popov | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar | 9 November 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 8–4 | Manny Bermudez | Technical Submission (triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith | 22 July 2018 | 1 | 0:59 | Hamburg, Germany | |
| Loss | 8–3 | Damian Stasiak | Submission (armbar) | UFC 204 | 8 October 2016 | 3 | 3:56 | Manchester, England | |
| Win | 8–2 | Marlon Vera | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping | 27 February 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | Vera was deducted one point in round 3 due to grabbing the inside of Grant's glove. |
| Loss | 7–2 | Chris Holdsworth | Submission (rear-naked choke) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale | 30 November 2013 | 2 | 2:10 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | The Ultimate Fighter 18 Bantamweight Tournament Final. |
| Win | 7–1 | Danny Welsh | Submission (rear-naked choke) | M4TC 7 | 13 October 2012 | 1 | 1:54 | Sunderland, England | |
| Win | 6–1 | James Pennington | Submission (guillotine choke) | Shock n' Awe 11 | 14 July 2012 | 1 | 3:59 | Portsmouth, England | Won the SNA Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–1 | Rob Bunford | TKO (punches) | Total Combat 46 | 10 March 2012 | 1 | 1:01 | Spennymoor, England | |
| Win | 4–1 | Mark Aldridge | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Total Combat 41 | 16 July 2011 | 1 | 1:12 | Sunderland, England | |
| Win | 3–1 | Declan Williams | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Total Combat 39 | 12 March 2011 | 2 | 1:13 | Spennymoor, England | |
| Win | 2–1 | Mark Platts | Submission (guillotine choke) | Total Combat 37 | 13 November 2010 | 2 | 2:27 | Sunderland, England | |
| Win | 1–1 | Nathan Thompson | Submission (guillotine choke) | Total Combat 37 | 13 November 2010 | 1 | 1:17 | Sunderland, England | Bantamweight debut. |
| Loss | 0–1 | Dale Dargan | Submission (armbar) | Total Combat 30 | 18 July 2009 | 1 | 3:53 | Sunderland, England |
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Amateur record
| Amateur record breakdown | ||
| 6 matches | 4 wins | 2 losses |
| By submission | 4 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 4–2 | Luke Dixon | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Total Combat 44 | 19 November 2011 | 1 | 2:11 | Sunderland, England | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Donnie Miller | Submission (triangle choke) | Total Kombat 28 | February 21, 2009 | 1 | 3:07 | Houghton-le-Spring, England | |
| Win | 3–1 | Gary Conlon | Submission (triangle choke) | Total Kombat 26 | November 29, 2008 | 1 | 1:00 | Houghton-le-Spring, England | |
| Win | 2–1 | Adil Malik | Submission (arm bar) | Total Kombat 26 | September 20, 2008 | 1 | 0:32 | Houghton-le-Spring, England | Return to Featherweight |
| Loss | 1–1 | James Zackary | Submission (triangle choke) | Total Kombat 25 | July 26, 2008 | 1 | 1:44 | Houghton-le-Spring, England | Lightwight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Dave Wastell | Submission (arm bar) | Total Kombat 24 | May 31, 2008 | 1 | 1:33 | Houghton-le-Spring, England | Featherweight debut. |
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