Match Analysis: Da'Mon Blackshear vs Davey Grant – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-07-26
• Time: 4:00 PM UTC
• Location: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

Game Overview

Da'Mon Blackshear and Davey Grant meet at UFC Abu Dhabi in a bantamweight bout where Blackshear enters as a strong favorite based on recent odds and performance metrics. The fight is expected to be competitive but with a likely finish under 3 rounds.

Key Factors to Consider

• Blackshear (16-7) has a slight edge in significant strikes landed per minute (4.70) versus Grant (5.25) but lands a higher percentage (46% vs 44%). Grant also has better strike defense (55% deflection vs Blackshear 52%). Both fighters show durability with similar strikes absorbed per minute.
• No direct historical matchup between the two, making form and style matchup key in analysis.
• No reported injuries to either fighter leading into the bout, suggesting both are at full capacity physically.
• Fighting at home-favored venue Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena may favor Blackshear with crowd support. The pressure to perform as the heavy favorite may affect Blackshear's approach.
• Blackshear is motivated to justify favorite billing and progress in rankings, while Grant, as underdog, may seek an upset to revitalize career momentum.

Odds and Predictions

Category	Odds	Prediction	Confidence
Moneyline	Da'Mon Blackshear: -330, Davey Grant: +270	Da'Mon Blackshear	★★★☆☆ 68%
Spread	Not listed explicitly; implied -1.5 rounds favoring Blackshear	Blackshear -1.5 rounds	★★★☆☆ 62%
Over/under	Over 2.5 -130, Under 2.5 +100	Under 2.5 rounds	★★★☆☆ 57%

Top EV Betting Odds

Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.

Market	EV Pick
Moneyline	Da'Mon Blackshear -13%
Spread	N/A
Over/Under	Under 2.5 14%

🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 2.5 at 14% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 14% (Kelly Criterion)

Predicted Outcome

Da'Mon Blackshear to win by decision

Predicted Score: Da'Mon Blackshear wins by unanimous decision after 3 rounds

Match Analysis: Daniel Santos vs Davey Grant – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-04-05
• Time: 12:15 AM UTC
• Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas

Game Overview

This matchup between Daniel Santos and Davey Grant promises to be highly competitive, with both fighters seeking to assert their dominance in the bantamweight division. Both fighters are known for their aggressive styles, which could result in a closely contested bout.

Key Factors to Consider

• Daniel Santos has a strong background in Chute Boxe's aggressive fighting style, with a record of 12-2-0. Davey Grant brings an unorthodox fighting approach, having compiled a record of 16-7-0. Both fighters have shown resilience in their recent performances, with Grant winning his last bout via unanimous decision.
• There are no direct head-to-head matches between Daniel Santos and Davey Grant to draw upon.
• No reported injuries that could significantly impact either fighter's performance at the time of this analysis.
• The fight will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, a familiar venue for both fighters, potentially reducing external influences on the bout's outcome.
• Both fighters are highly motivated to secure a win, with Santos seeking to build momentum after a long layoff and Grant aiming to continue his recent success.

Odds and Predictions

Category	Odds	Prediction	Confidence
Moneyline	Santos: -148, Grant: +124	Daniel Santos	★★★☆☆ 58%
Spread	Santos: -3.5 +110, Grant: +3.5 -150	Daniel Santos	★★☆☆☆ 45%
Over_under	Over 2.5: -200, Under 2.5: +154	Over 2.5	★★★☆☆ 60%

Predicted Outcome

Daniel Santos is favored to win due to his aggressive style and recent performance improvements.

Predicted Score: Decision win for Daniel Santos