English mixed martial artist
David Jeremy Grant [ 1] (born 18 December 1985) is an English mixed martial artist . He was one of the cast members for UFC TV series The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate [ 4] and currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[ 2]
Background
Grant started kickboxing training when he was 14 and picked up grappling on later date where he had his first amateur fight at the age of 15.[ 5] Along with training MMA, Grant also played football and rugby during his teenage years.[ 5] He decided to take it seriously when he was 21 where he decided to be a professional fighter after he won a fight just to prove to his friends he had trained in MMA.[ 6] [ 5]
I was watching a fight with my mates and I told them I used to do it. Nobody believed me because I’m not the kind of person that gets into fights, I just like to get along with people and have a laugh.[ 6]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Grant fought all of his fights primarily in the England circuit and amassed of a record of 9–1 prior to being signed by the UFC.[ 7]
The Ultimate Fighter 18
Grant was selected as one of the cast members for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate , under Team Ronda Rousey in September 2013.[ 8]
In the preliminary bout preceding the tournament, Grant faced Danny Martinez whom he defeated via second-round submission.[ 9] In the elimination round, Grant submitted Louis Fisette in the second round.[ 10] Grant was next scheduled to face Anthony Gutierrez. However, Gutierrez did not make weight and was expelled from the show[ 11] and Grant advanced to the Final facing Chris Holdsworth in The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale .[ 12]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Grant made his UFC debut on November 30, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale in Las Vegas , United States against Chris Holdsworth to crown the bantamweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter 18.[ 13] He lost by rear-naked choke in round two.[ 14]
Grant was expected to face Roland Delorme at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa and it was cancelled after the weigh ins the day before the event due to Grant suffering a torn meniscus.[ 15] [ 16] He voiced his disappointment for not being able to make the fight in front of his home crowd in an interview:
I am devastated not to be fighting tonight, I was so looking forward to putting on a great show in front of the fans in the O2, but I will be at the arena to show my support to all the British fighters on the card.[ 17]
After a 25-month hiatus from competing, after his UFC debut, due to separate injuries to his knees, ankle and back,[ 18] [ 19] on February 27, 2016, Grant took up Marlon Vera at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping . He won the fight via unanimous decision with a score of 30–26, across the board.[ 20] [ 21]
On October 8, 2016, Grant faced Damian Stasiak at UFC 204 . He was submitted via an armbar and lost the fight.[ 22] Grant and Stasiak felt the cracked of Grant's arm twice during the submission,[ 23] [ 24] [ 25] and Grant said in his post-fight interview:
I think my arm might possible be broken. I felt it cracking when I was in the armbar but I just didn’t want to tap, it meant too much.[ 23]
After an 18-month hiatus, Grant was scheduled to meet Manny Bermudez on May 27, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 130 .[ 26] However, Grant pulled out of the fight after being diagnosed with a staph infection , and the bout was scrapped.[ 27] The pairing was left intact and took place on July 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 134 .[ 28] After being knocked down early, he lost the fight via a triangle choke.[ 29]
Grant faced Grigory Popov on November 9, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 21 .[ 30] He won the fight via a split decision.[ 31]
Grant was expected to face Louis Smolka on March 28, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik .[ 32] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic , the event was eventually postponed.[ 33]
Grant faced Martin Day on July 11, 2020 at UFC 251 .[ 34] He won the fight via knockout in the third round.[ 35] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[ 36]
Grant faced Jonathan Martinez on March 13, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 187 .[ 37] He won the fight via knockout in round two.[ 38] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[ 39]
A rematch with Marlon Vera took place on June 19, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 25 .[ 40] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[ 41] The bout earned both fighters the Fight of the Night award.[ 42]
Grant faced Adrian Yañez on November 20, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 198 .[ 43] He lost the bout via split decision.[ 44] 12 out of 12 media scores gave it to Yañez.[ 45] The bout earned both fighters the Fight of the Night award.[ 46]
Grant faced Louis Smolka on May 14, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 36 .[ 47] After knocking Smolka down multiple times via punches and leg kicks, Grant won the bout via KO in round three.[ 48]
Grant faced Raphael Assunção , replacing Kyler Phillips , on March 11, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 221 .[ 49] He won the fight via a reverse triangle choke technical submission in the third round.[ 50] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[ 51]
Grant faced Daniel Marcos on July 22, 2023 at UFC on ESPN+ 82 .[ 52] He lost the fight in a controversial, split decision as many thought Grant had won the fight.[ 53] 12 of 14 media outlets scored the contest for Grant.[ 54]
Grant was scheduled to face Cody Gibson on March 23, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 53 .[ 55] However, Grant withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Miles Johns .[ 56]
Grant faced Ramon Taveras on December 14, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 63 .[ 57] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[ 58]
Personal life
Grant and his wife Sherrie have two sons and a daughter.[ 59]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
23 matches
16 wins
7 losses
By knockout
4
0
By submission
9
4
By decision
3
3
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
16–7
Ramon Taveras
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley
December 14, 2024
3
5:00
Tampa, Florida , United States
Loss
15–7
Daniel Marcos
Decision (split)
UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura
July 22, 2023
3
5:00
London , England
Win
15–6
Raphael Assunção
Technical Submission (inverted triangle choke)
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili
March 11, 2023
3
4:43
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Grant was deducted 1 point in round 3 for grabbing the fence. Performance of the Night.
Win
14–6
Louis Smolka
KO (punches)
UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić
May 14, 2022
3
0:49
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Loss
13–6
Adrian Yañez
Decision (split)
UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate
November 20, 2021
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Fight of the Night.
Loss
13–5
Marlon Vera
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige
June 19, 2021
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Fight of the Night.
Win
13–4
Jonathan Martinez
KO (punch)
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad
March 13, 2021
2
3:03
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Performance of the Night.
Win
12–4
Martin Day
KO (punch)
UFC 251
July 12, 2020
3
2:38
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
Performance of the Night.
Win
11–4
Grigorii Popov
Decision (split)
UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar
November 9, 2019
3
5:00
Moscow , Russia
Loss
10–4
Manny Bermudez
Technical Submission (triangle choke)
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith
July 22, 2018
1
0:59
Hamburg , Germany
Loss
10–3
Damian Stasiak
Submission (armbar)
UFC 204
October 8, 2016
3
3:56
Manchester , England
Win
10–2
Marlon Vera
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping
February 27, 2016
3
5:00
London , England
Vera was deducted one point in round 3 due to grabbing the inside of Grant's glove.
Loss
9–2
Chris Holdsworth
Submission (rear-naked choke)
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale
November 30, 2013
2
2:10
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Lost The Ultimate Fighter 18 Bantamweight Tournament.
Win
9–1
Danny Welsh
Submission (rear-naked choke)
M4TC 7
October 13, 2012
1
1:54
Sunderland , England
Win
8–1
James Pennington
Submission (guillotine choke)
Shock n' Awe 11
July 14, 2012
1
3:59
Portsmouth , England
Won the SNA Bantamweight Championship.
Win
7–1
Rob Bunford
TKO (punches)
Total Combat 46
March 10, 2012
1
1:01
Spennymoor , England
Win
6–1
Luke Dixon
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Total Combat 44
November 19, 2011
1
2:11
Sunderland , England
Win
5–1
Mark Aldridge
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Total Combat 41
July 16, 2011
1
1:12
Sunderland , England
Win
4–1
Declan Williams
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Total Combat 39
March 12, 2011
2
1:13
Spennymoor , England
Win
3–1
Mark Platts
Submission (guillotine choke)
Total Combat 37
November 13, 2010
2
2:27
Sunderland , England
Win
2–1
Nathan Thompson
Submission (guillotine choke)
Total Combat 37
November 13, 2010
1
1:17
Sunderland , England
Loss
1–1
Dale Dargan
Submission (armbar)
Total Combat 30
July 18, 2009
1
3:53
Sunderland , England
Win
1–0
Gary Conlon
Submission (triangle choke)
Total Combat 27
November 29, 2008
1
1:00
Houghton-le-Spring , England
[ 61]
See also
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