FeatherweightNOT FIGHTING
Gray Maynard
14-8-1
Age
44
Height
5'9"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
12:52
Gym
Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV
Wins By
2 KO · 0 Sub · 12 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 9R5 1
Last 5
WWWLL
Finish Rate
14%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Phoenix, United States
Fight History
WIN
ND
vs Nate Diaz
UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JV
vs Joe Veres
UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:09
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:09
WIN
DS
vs Dennis Siver
UFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AY
vs Alexander Yakovlev
UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RP
vs Ross Pearson
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs Saint Preux· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:35
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:35
WIN
FE
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RH
vs Roger Huerta
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Guillard· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
NL
vs Nik Lentz
UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor· 2018-10-06
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 1:19
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 1:19
LOSS
TG
vs TJ Grant
UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2· 2013-05-25
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 2:07
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:07
WIN
CG
vs Clay Guida
UFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida· 2013-05-18
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
LOSS
FE
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3· 2011-10-08
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R4 3:54
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R4 3:54
DRAW
FE
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC 125: Resolution· 2011-01-01
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
KF
vs Kenny Florian
UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2· 2010-08-28
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JM
vs Jim Miller
UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine· 2009-03-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RC
vs Rich Clementi
UFC 90: Silva vs Cote· 2008-10-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TI
vs Teruto Ishihara
The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ND
vs Nate Diaz
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 2:38
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:38
NC
RE
vs Rob Emerson
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale
Could Not Continue
Double TKO
R2 0:39
Could Not ContinueDouble TKO·R2 0:39
WIN
FB
vs Fernando Bruno
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RH
vs Ryan Hall
The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.9/min
Grappling
2.91 TD
Defense
67%
⚖️Gray adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (67%) and TD/15min (2.9).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (23/100). Opponents exploit this.📋
Distance fighter: Prefers decisions (12/14 wins). Grinds opponents down.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (67%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 81% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (74% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
67%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
30% acc65%
Clinch
67% acc15%
Ground
60% acc20%
Striking Differential-0.72/min
1.92 landed/min2.64 absorbed/min
1.92
Landed/Min
2.64
Absorbed/Min
0.35
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed493
Sig. Strikes Attempted1515
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 75% targeting the head.
Strong defense at 67%.
Effective ground striker: 20% from ground at 60% accuracy.
Elite KD exchange: deals 3.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
48%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
81%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
48%
Landed
50
Defended
55
Total
105
2.91
TD / 15min
0.70
Sub / 15min
50
TD Landed
105
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
100
Landed
210
Attempted
48%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
12 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
33%
R2
25%
R3
33%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.91/15min.
Elite TD defense (81%).
Prolific submission hunter: 12 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 20% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
986
0.97
Ratio
Absorbed
1,018
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
12/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.1
Moderate
Strikes/Min
2.8
Standing %
73%
R3 vs R1 Output
74%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.97x) - absorbs more than deals.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (26.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 20 fights
R1 Control
1:11
R2 Control
1:09
R3 Control
2:10
R1 to Final
-23%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+10.2pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-6.4pp
Body
+1.2pp
Leg
+5.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+10.2pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Championship Rounds
Based on 3 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
8.6
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
11.2
sig strikes / round
Output Change
131%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2792
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights