Davey Grant vs Elijah Smith Prediction
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FightIQ Verdict
"Elijah Smith holds the momentum and youth advantage, entering this bout on a five-fight win streak. While Davey Grant is the far more experienced veteran, his inconsistent form and defensive lapses give Smith the stylistic edge to dictate the pace and secure a victory."
The disparity in physical prime and output efficiency; at 40 years old, Grant’s striking defense of 54% is increasingly vulnerable to Smith’s ability to initiate grappling exchanges at a much higher frequency (2.98 takedowns per 15 minutes compared to Grant's 0.95).
Davey Grant vs Elijah Smith Prediction and Pick
Elijah Smith earns a hard fought decision victory over the veteran Davey Grant at UFC Fight Night. This battle of bantamweights tests the composure of a rising prospect against the experience of a 40 year old fighter.
Why FightIQ Likes Smith
Grant averages 5.58 sig-strikes/min at 45% accuracy.
Smith averages 1.12 sub-attempts/15 min.
Smith averages 2.98 takedowns/15 min.
Expert Breakdown
How This Fight Plays Out
Kickboxing match, Davey Grant has the output edge.
Who drives it
Davey Grant
Hinge stat
who lands first / volume vs power
Davey Grant 5.58/min vs Elijah Smith 4.18/min: pure striking affair, output and chin decide it
Projected location
Davey Grant's path
Out-volume Elijah Smith at distance; power on the counter if Elijah Smith walks in.
Elijah Smith's path
Out-volume Davey Grant at distance; power on the counter if Davey Grant walks in.
What moved the number
Style Radar
measured edges, side by side- Davey Grant
- Elijah Smith
Not shown (stat missing for a fighter): Finish Rate.