Prediction: Charles Jourdain via Decision
Jourdain’s always been the flashy, highlight-reel striker who lives off instinct. But at Bantamweight, it feels like he’s finally figured out how to harness that chaos instead of being consumed by it. The drop in weight hasn’t slowed him down one bit; if anything, it’s sharpened his tools. He’s lighter on his feet, more patient, and the biggest difference is how he’s using movement and angles instead of just relying on those big explosive bursts. He’s no longer chasing moments. Instead, he’s creating them.
Davey Grant, on the other hand, is the definition of grit and pressure.The pace, the volume, the reckless combos — that’s all designed to make his opponents fold under constant heat. He’s dangerous because he doesn’t stop, and if you’re not composed, you’ll get dragged into a brawl real quick. The thing is, Grant’s pressure is very linear. He’s not cutting off the cage or disguising his entries. It’s all raw horsepower. He swings big, he moves straight, and he relies on toughness to get him through the storm. That’s why his fights are wild, but that’s also why someone as sharp as Jourdain can exploit him.
What’s interesting is how Jourdain used to be the type to meet fire with fire. He’d see someone coming at him and bite down on the mouthpiece. But now, at this weight, you can see he’s playing the matador instead of the bull. The stick and move game he’s developed is tailor made for a guy like Grant. He can pop him with crisp counters, pivot out, and reset before Grant can reset his feet. His speed is going to stand out, and because Grant’s attacks come in straight lines, Jourdain’s lateral movement and precision striking should make him look one step ahead all night.
And if it does get ugly, Jourdain’s been showing more composure in his grappling lately. His submission threat is real now, and if he gets underhooks or finds a scramble, he’s not just surviving; he’s hunting. Grant’s takedown defense looks solid on paper, but that’s more a credit to his strength than technical awareness. Against someone who can chain attacks or attack off scrambles, that’s a problem.