Davey Grant and Da’Mon Blackshear will tussle in the bantamweight division at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Blackshear comes into this fight on a three-fight winning streak. He will look to keep that streak alive against a veteran who is no stranger to stopping his opponents in Grant. Before this fight begins, continue reading to get my Davey Grant vs Da’Mon Blackshear prediction.
Our Davey Grant vs Da’Mon Blackshear Pick
- Pick: Da’Mon Blackshear to win by submission
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Tale of the Tape
| Age | Reach | Stance | Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davey Grant | 39 | 69 in | Orthodox | 16-7-0 |
| Da’Mon Blackshear | 30 | 72 in | Switch | 17-7-1 |
Davey Grant vs Da’Mon Blackshear Preview
Grant brings nearly two decades of professional experience into this fight. He has earned performance bonuses for knockout and submission victories in his career. His output remains high with over five significant strikes landed per minute. But he is also capable of winning fights via submission as we have seen in the past. Grant has won three of his last four fights and will look to keep his hot streak going in this contest.
Da’Mon Blackshear has youth and momentum on his side. His three-fight winning streak includes two finishes by submission and one unanimous decision. He has earned 11 of his 17 career wins by submission. His switch stance gives Blackshear angles to negate Grant’s lead hand and his reach advantage should keep Grant at bay unless the veteran closes distance swiftly.
Betting Insights
Moneyline odds favor Blackshear at -345 while Grant is +275 to get the victory. The total for this fight is set at 2.5 rounds and is juiced to the over at -135. Only one of Blackshear’s last four fights has gone the distance. Grant has seen each of his last two fights go to the judges and he will look to grind out another victory in this contest from Abu Dhabi.
Davey Grant vs Da’Mon Blackshear Prediction
Blackshear’s combination of striking reach and grappling should carry him to success in this fight. Expect him to utilize the switch stance to open takedown opportunities and drag Grant into deep waters on the mat. Grant’s gas tank could help him take the fight late. But Blackshear’s recent finishes and submission pedigree give him the decisive edge in my opinion.
My best bet for this bantamweight clash is for Blackshear to win this fight via submission. Grant offers power and guile. But Blackshear is so unpredictable and I don’t see that working in the favor of the older fighter here. Take Blackshear’s submission prop at a much better price than what is being offered for him to win on the moneyline.
