Davey Grant vs. Elijah Smith is an intriguing bantamweight crossroads fight on Saturday's UFC Fight Night card at Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
The 40-year-old Grant looks to turn back another rising prospect against Smith, whose explosive striking and developing grappling have made him a fighter to watch.
Check out the latest UFC odds and free betting picks for Saturday's bantamweight showdown.
Davey Grant vs Elijah Smith predictions for UFC Fight Night
| Pick |  Probability |
|---|---|
| Who will win: Smith | 74% |
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Who will win Davey Grant vs Elijah Smith: Smith
Smith is my pick. Grant remains a tough, high-volume striker, but at 40, he's facing a younger, faster, and considerably more explosive opponent.
Smith also has the wrestling and submission skills to exploit Grant's defensive shortcomings on the ground. Grant has survived plenty of difficult fights, but I don't see him keeping Smith on the outside for three rounds.
I expect Smith to close the distance, land the more damaging shots, and eventually overwhelm the veteran.
Davey Grant vs Elijah Smith odds
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|---|---|---|
| Method of Victory | Davey Grant | Elijah Smith |
| To win outright | 26% | 74% |
Odds as of 11-6.
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Davey Grant vs Elijah Smith tale of the tape
| Davey Grant | Elijah Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Age | 24 |
| 5-foot-8 | Height | 5-foot-9 |
| Bantamweight | Weight Class | Bantamweight |
| 69 inches | Reach | 71 inches |
| 18-8 | Record | 10-1 |
| 4 | Wins by KO | 5 |
| 9 | Wins by submission | 2 |
Smith holds modest physical advantages, standing an inch taller with two inches of additional reach, but the 16-year age difference is considerably more significant.
Grant brings substantially more experience and nine career submission victories compared to Smith's two.
However, Smith is the younger, more explosive fighter and has demonstrated the ability to finish opponents with both his striking and grappling. His athletic advantages should make this a difficult matchup for the veteran.
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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