Grant has lost back-to-back fights twice prior in his career. Luna Martinetti (17-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) makes his debut at 30, following one of the best Dana White's Contender Series fights ever against Mark Vologdin, which he won by unanimous decision.Davey Grant vs. Adrian Luna Martinetti UFC Fight Night 274 expert pick, predictionFilling out the main card is a potential banger at bantamweight between Davey Grant and Adrian Luna Martinetti.Despite being 40 years old and resembling the character Ragetti from "The Pirates of the Caribbean" films, Grant has been able to sustain a career as an action-fighting fan favorite in one of the most cutthroat divisions in the sport.But against a fighter like Martinetti, Grant will likely need whatever's left of his facilities for the war that these two seem destined to produce.Martinelli is a fairly well-rounded and fearless fighter who certainly fights like he's never been knocked out, but the Ecuadorian is not beyond being hit and stunned due to his porous defense.

If Grant's chin and body are finally giving way, then perhaps Martinelli can make his mark with a stoppage win in his debut.However, with Grant being the more proven product against proven competition, I feel compelled to ride with the 'older model' until the wheels fall off.The official pick is for Grant to squeeze his way onto the right side of a split decision result.Davey Grant vs. Adrian Luna Martinetti UFC Fight Night 274 oddsThe oddsmakers and the public slightly favor the English fighter, listing Grant -129 and Martinetti +104 via FanDuel.Davey Grant vs. Adrian Luna Martinetti UFC Fight Night 274 start time, how to watchBarcelos and Jackson are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 9:10 p.m.

ET. The fight streams live on Paramount+.This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Vegas 116: Davey Grant vs. Adrian Luna Martinetti prediction, pick, time