Forty-year-old Grant secured revenge against the fighter who previously defeated Mark Vologdin on the Contender Series. The post notes that Martinetti appeared genuinely surprised by the decision announcement, marking at least the third fighter on the card to show visible shock at the judges' scorecards. The observation suggests multiple controversial decisions occurred throughout the event. The post's author questioned whether this pattern of surprised reactions was real or imagined, prompting audience feedback about the judging quality.
TJ Grant picked up a revenge win over the fighter who had previously handed Mark Vologdin a loss on the UFC Contender Series, with the 42-year-old veteran earning a decision victory on April 26, 2026.
Grant, now 21-5-0, is an orthodox fighter standing five-foot-ten with a 72-inch reach. Despite being well into his forties, he remains an active and well-rounded competitor, landing 3.95 significant strikes per minute at 54 percent accuracy and mixing in 1.63 takedowns per 15 minutes. His submission threat adds another dimension, with 0.6 attempts per 15 minutes rounding out a versatile skill set that has kept him relevant across a long career.
His opponent, Mark Vologdin, is a 26-year-old orthodox fighter who stands just five-foot-three with a 65-inch reach. Vologdin compensates for his compact frame with a high-volume striking output, landing 7.8 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy. He does not rely on the grappling game, recording zero takedowns per 15 minutes in his career. At 12-4-2, Vologdin had previously scored a win over Grant earlier in his career before this rematch reversed the result.
Why it matters
- The decision added to a pattern of controversial judging on the card, with Vologdin appearing visibly surprised by the scorecards at the announcement
- At least two other fighters on the same card reportedly showed similar visible shock at judges' decisions, raising broader questions about scoring consistency
- The win gives the veteran Grant a measure of redemption while leaving Vologdin's record at 12-4-2 and potentially complicating his path back toward contention
