Davey Grant faces Elijah Smith on tonight’s UFC Fight Night Main Card in a three-round Bantamweight contest. Grant is 16 years older and has an 18-8 record with 13 finishes, while Smith is 10-1 with seven finishes in his career. The event’s Main Card begins at 8:00 p.m. ET and airs on Paramount+.
Check out my best bet below for Davey Grant vs. Elijah Smith at tonight’s UFC Fight Night.
Elijah Smith to Win by KO/TKO/DQ or Submission (+100)
At just 24, Smith is an impressive prospect. He is currently in the midst of an eight-fight winning streak, with his last three coming in the UFC. Since August 2025, Smith has gone 2-0 with two finishes in the first or second round. His last victory came in March against SuYoung You. Grant, 40, is 3-1 in his previous four contests and beat Adrian Luna Martinetti in his last fight in April. Since 2016, Grant has competed in the UFC and has a 9-6 record in 15 career fights in the promotion.
In this bout on DraftKings Sportsbook, Smith is a -305 favorite, with Grant at +245. The fight has an over/under of 2.5 rounds, with both at -115. Smith is slightly taller (5’9″ vs. 5’8″) with a two-inch edge in standing reach (71″ vs. 69″). In the UFC, Grant has had a higher output on the feet, landing 5.58 significant strikes per minute compared to Smith’s 4.18. But Smith is more accurate (48% vs. 45%) and absorbs fewer significant strikes per minute (2.96 vs. 4.04). On the ground, Smith lands 2.03 more takedowns per 15 minutes than Grant.
Although Grant is on a good run, especially for someone 40, Smith’s well-rounded skill set and elite athleticism should be the difference in this fight. Smith has won back-to-back fights by finish, with five of his previous eight victories coming by knockout or submission. You can get Smith to win by KO/TKO/DQ or submission at +100.
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