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Smith enters with strong recent momentum and a high ceiling, but he also comes in off a layoff that was tied to a hand injury and surgery, which is worth noting even if he has said he feels fully healed. Grant remains a tricky test because he has a long UFC résumé, has recently beaten solid divisional opponents, and is experienced in messy bantamweight fights. The key question is whether Grant can force Smith into extended scrambles and attritional exchanges; if not, Smith’s cleaner current form and more dynamic upside should carry the night.
No previous head-to-head matchup exists between Elijah Smith and Davey Grant.
Elijah Smith is projected to win this bantamweight matchup, most likely by decision. Smith’s recent performances show more ways to succeed, while Grant’s veteran toughness makes him dangerous but not enough to justify the favorite price at current market levels. The better side is Smith to keep the fight structured, win more of the key moments, and leave the veteran needing a late swing that may never fully materialize.
