'Gutted' Davey Grant issues statement after first KO loss at UFC Vegas 124
Davey Grant says he never felt better than he did going into UFC Vegas 124 vs. Elijah Smith. Then he got KO'd in a minute.
Davey Grant faced a devastating first career knockout defeat at UFC Vegas 124 on Saturday when he was knocked out in 60 seconds by Elijah Smith. The 40-year-old Grant, who entered the bout with a confident mindset and a solid preparation, was rendered motionless by Smith's early strike. Despite the setback, Grant issued a statement on Instagram, expressing no excuses for the event that transpired.
He remains undeterred and is set to return to training in the future. Grant's recent record stands at 3-3 in his past six fights, dating back to July 2022.
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