- Davey Grant vs Elijah Smith
- UFC Vegas 124
- Meta Apex in Las Vegas
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
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In a highly anticipated match at UFC Vegas 124 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, Davey Grant faces off against Elijah Smith. The initial betting odds show Grant at +247 and Smith at -300.
Known as “Dangerous,” Davey Grant is looking to boost his record of 18 wins, 8 losses, and 0 draws. The 40-year-old fighter weighs in at 135 lbs and stands 5’8″ tall, with a reach of 69 inches. Conversely, Elijah “Swift” Smith, significantly younger at 24, holds a record of 10 wins and 1 loss. He also weighs 135 lbs and is 5’9″ tall, enjoying a slightly longer reach of 71 inches. In terms of striking stats, Grant averages 5.58 significant strikes landed per minute while Smith lands 4.18. Grant maintains a striking accuracy of 45%, whereas Smith’s accuracy is slightly higher at 48%. Defensively, Grant allows 4.04 significant strikes against him per minute, while Smith takes 2.96 hits. Grant successfully defends against 54% of strikes directed his way, whereas Smith can defend against 46%.
| UFC Vegas 124 | Davey Grant | Elijah Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | +247 | -300 |
| Record | 18-8-0 | 10-1-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 11:54 | 10:04 |
| Height | 5’8″ | 5’9″ |
| Weight | 135 lbs | 135 lbs |
| Reach | 69″ | 71″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 5.58 | 4.18 |
| Striking Accuracy | 45% | 48% |
When it comes to grappling, Davey Grant shows less proficiency as a wrestler, securing takedowns at a rate of 0.95 per 15 minutes. He successfully completes 38% of his takedown attempts and defends against 65% of takedowns aimed at him. On the other hand, Smith has a 53% takedown success rate and defends against 53% of attempts. In terms of submission attempts, Grant averages 0.2 per 3 rounds, while Smith is more aggressive, attempting 1.1 submissions per 3 rounds.
In his previous fight, Davey Grant faced Adrian Luna Martinetti, victorious by unanimous decision after three rounds. Martinetti managed to connect with 100 of 199 attempted strikes, while Grant scored 164 of 309 strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Martinetti landed 99 of 196, achieving an accuracy rate of 50%. He successfully connected on 48 of 136 strikes aimed at the head. Grant, on the other hand, maintained a striking accuracy of 52% with 162 of 307 significant strikes. When assessing accuracy for head strikes, he successfully hit 56 of 183 targeted shots. Both fighters primarily delivered their strikes at distance, with 91% of significant strikes thrown by both landing successfully.
Elijah Smith’s last outing saw him face SuYoung You, where he clinched a victory via rear-naked choke in the second round. You remarkably connected on 100% of significant strikes attempted at distance, while Smith hit 31% of his attempts. Smith landed 59% of his total significant strikes, tallying 16 of 27, including 14 of 25 aimed at the head. You, on his end, struck 3 out of 3 at head targets. Overall, You managed to hit 21 of 27 total strikes while Smith landed 18 of 29.
Other Notable Fights to Watch
Another one to watch is Seokhyeon Ko against Wellington Turman. Ko enters the Octagon with a record of 13-3-0, weighing 170 lbs, and standing at 5’10”, with a reach of 71 inches. Turman, at 6’0″ and also weighing 170 lbs, seeks to improve his 18-8-0 record. In takedown statistics, Ko lands 3.00 takedowns per 15 minutes, while Turman scores 1.55 takedowns per 3 rounds. Regarding striking metrics, Ko averages 3.15 strikes landed per minute with 50% accuracy, while Turman strikes at 51% with 3.23 strikes per minute.
Another exciting matchup features Lucas Fernando versus Billy Elekana. Elekana boasts a record of 10-2-0 at 205 lbs and stands 6’3″ tall. The southpaw fighter has a reach of 77 inches, while 29-year-old Fernando, also at 6’3″ and 205 lbs, seeks to enhance his record of 14-3-0 with a reach of 80 inches. In grappling terms, Elekana defends 15% of takedown attempts against him and succeeds in 22% of his takedowns. Fernando, on the other hand, completes 30% of his takedown attempts while defending against 15% of them. Striking averages show Elekana takes 3.59 strikes per minute while landing 2.71, compared to Fernando, who takes 3.21 strikes while landing 3.71.
Who will triumph in tonight’s UFC matchup against the spread?
Pick: Back Elijah Smith (-300)
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