UFC Fight Night – Charles Jourdain vs Davey Grant: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming UFC Fight Night in Vancouver brings an intriguing matchup between Canada’s own Charles “Air” Jourdain vs England’s gritty veteran Davey “Dangerous” Grant at bantamweight.

Jourdain (16-8-1) returns to the Octagon looking to extend his momentum after a solid showing in his bantamweight debut earlier this year, and now he has his home fans behind him on Saturday night.

Grant (17-7) enters as the battle-hardened veteran. The 39-year-old Englishman has seen and done it all since his appearance on The Ultimate Fighter more than a decade ago.

Tale of the Tape

Charles Jourdain – Odds 1.62

Record: 16-8-1

Age: 29

Height: 5ft9

Reach: 69”

Weight: Bantamweight

Stance: Switch

Davey Grant – Odds 2.25

Record: 17-7

Age: 39

Height: 5ft8

Reach: 69”

Weight: Bantamweight

Stance: Orthodox 

Charles Jourdain vs Davey Grant: Analysis

Jourdain thrives in chaos. His movement, creativity, and willingness to switch stances allow him to create unpredictable striking angles. Expect him to attack with flying knees, spinning kicks, and slick boxing combinations to keep Grant guessing.

While Grant may not be the faster man, he makes up for it with timing, aggression, and cage control. Grant’s best path to victory lies in mixing his boxing combinations with clinch pressure and occasional takedowns. If he can drag Jourdain into deep waters, his experience and grit could tilt the fight in his favour.

Despite his age, Grant has remained dangerous, using his toughness, grappling instincts, and sneaky power to stay competitive in one of the UFC’s deepest divisions in terms of talent.

Jourdain is faster, more explosive, and far more active on the feet, while Grant leans on durability, pressure, and an old-school blend of striking and grappling. The matchup could hinge on whether Grant can slow Jourdain’s pace and make it a gritty, close-quarters affair.

Jourdain vs Grant: Prediction & Betting Tips

Jourdain’s output, footwork, and precision should allow him to dictate the tempo over three rounds. Grant’s durability means he’s unlikely to be stopped, but he’ll struggle to keep up with Jourdain’s pace unless he can force prolonged grappling exchanges.

However, Grant’s experience shouldn’t be underestimated. He’s been in enough wars to know how to steal rounds with aggression and control. Grant will have his moments, particularly in the clinch, but over three rounds, Jourdain’s precision striking and control of distance should be the difference.

While Grant is tough, you cannot question Jourdain’s finishing ability as well. Usually I would back Grant’s opponent to win by decision in this type of matchup, but due to the Canadian’s killer instincts, he could close the show late. With this in mind I’m taking Charles Jourdain moneyline at odds of 1.62.