MMA Match Preview: Charles Jourdain (15-8-1) vs. Davey Grant (15-7)

Venue & Fight Details

Event: UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Hernandez

Bout: Charles Jourdain vs. Davey Grant – Bantamweight (135 lbs)

Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Time: Main Card (approx. 9:00 p.m. ET start)

Broadcast: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass

Fighter Records & Recent Form

Charles Jourdain (15-8-1, Canada): Known for his flashy kickboxing and high-volume striking. He’s 2-3 in his last five, with wins over Kron Gracie and Ricardo Ramos but losses to Nathaniel Wood and Dan Ige.

Davey Grant (15-7, England): A durable veteran with heavy hands and sneaky submission skills. He’s 3-2 in his last five, including a submission win over Raphael Assunção and a KO of Louis Smolka, but fell to Adrian Yanez and Jonathan Martinez.

Recent Form (last 5 fights):

Jourdain: L–W–L–W–L

Grant: L–W–W–L–W

Injury Report

No reported injuries for either fighter heading into fight week. Both cleared for competition.

Key Matchups

Striking: Jourdain averages over 5.5 significant strikes per minute, relying on volume and creativity. Grant lands fewer but with more knockout power.

Grappling: Jourdain’s takedown defense sits around 50%, leaving openings for Grant’s opportunistic submissions (8 career finishes by sub).

Durability: Both fighters are notoriously tough—Grant has never been finished by strikes in the UFC, while Jourdain has only been stopped once.

Series History

This is the first-ever meeting between Jourdain and Grant.

Jourdain is 3-3 fighting in Canada under the UFC banner.

Grant is 1-2 in North American bouts.

Method of Victory Trends:

Jourdain wins 60% of his fights by KO/TKO.

Grant has 8 submission wins and 4 knockouts, making him dangerous in scrambles.

FIGHT ODDS

Charles Jourdain              – 160

Davey Grant                       + 135

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025