Davey Grant to fight on in 2027 after first KO loss at UFC Vegas 124
The 18-9 veteran said he had no excuses after being stopped for the first time in his career, insisting he had enjoyed a great camp and felt the best he ever had going into a fight.
Davey Grant has confirmed his MMA career will continue in 2027 despite suffering the first knockout defeat of his career at UFC Vegas 124.
Grant, who now holds a record of 18-9, smiled and shadowboxed in a video released after the defeat, making clear that retirement is not on his mind.
He said he would offer no excuses for the result. He described his preparation as a great camp and said he had felt the best he ever had going into a fight, before getting caught. Grant admitted the defeat was a tough pill to swallow but promised he would be back.
The main event of UFC Vegas 124 was a short-notice affair, with Johnny Walker stopping Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the third round. Several other fighters on the card also won by stoppage.
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