Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Max Griffin
20-12
Age
39
Height
5'11"
Weight
1703 lbs
Reach
76"
Avg Fight Time
13:02
Gym
Marinobles Kickboxing - Roseville, CA
UFC Record
8-10(18 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 0 Sub 5 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 1 Sub 8 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R3 6
Last 5
LWLWL
Finish Rate
58%
Bonuses
2
Style
Kickboxer
Location
Santa Barbara, United States
Last Fight2025-07-12
CC
L - Chris Curtis
Decision - SplitR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Max GriffinDecision - SplitR5 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
TA
vs Thiago Alves
UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JW
vs Jeremiah Wells
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
MM
vs Michael Morales
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TM
vs Tim Means
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
NM
vs Neil Magny
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
EM
vs Erick Montano
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:54
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:54
WIN
SK
vs Song Kenan
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:20
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:20
WIN
RB
vs Ramiz Brahimaj
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbow to Head In Clinch Ear Injury
R3 2:03
KO/TKOElbow to Head In Clinch Ear Injury·R3 2:03
LOSS
EZ
vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CC
vs Chris Curtis
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
AM
vs Alex Morono
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MP
vs Mike Perry
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MC
vs Michael Chiesa
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura· 2024-12-07
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 1:56
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 1:56
WIN
CC
vs Carlos Condit
UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3· 2021-07-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AO
vs Alex Oliveira
UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero· 2020-03-07
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
ZI
vs Zelim Imadaev
UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2· 2019-04-13
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
LOSS
CM
vs Curtis Millender
UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier· 2018-07-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CC
vs Colby Covington
UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2· 2016-08-20
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 2:18
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 2:18
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.8/min
Grappling
1.28 TD
Defense
58%
⚖️Max adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
28 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+70% vs div avg
71%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
64%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
50%
⭐Other
Counters
50%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
36%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (71%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (135%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 285% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
67% of KOs
Elbow to Head In Clinch
Ear Injury
#21
33% 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 (2x, 67% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (10/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (58%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (66% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
47%
Average
Division Rank#27 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
58%
Above Avg
Division Rank#12 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
46% acc85%
Clinch
56% acc9%
Ground
65% acc6%
Striking Differential+0.06/min
3.76 landed/min3.70 absorbed/min
3.76
Landed/Min
3.70
Absorbed/Min
0.51
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed882
Sig. Strikes Attempted1861
Key Insights
Max is a distance-first striker, with 85% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 85% of output at range with 46% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 8.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
Division Rank#24 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
70%
Elite
Division Rank#23 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
18%
Landed
9
Defended
40
Total
49
1.28
TD / 15min
0.26
Sub / 15min
9
TD Landed
49
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
40
Landed
98
Attempted
41%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 70%.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,764
1.22
Ratio
Absorbed
1,446
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
16/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
27.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.3
Standing %
85%
R3 vs R1 Output
66%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (27.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 66% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 18 fights
R1 Control
0:45
R2 Control
0:21
R3 Control
1:08
R1 to Final
-33%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-3.2pp
Body
+6.6pp
Leg
-3.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-9.8pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#38
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#32
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#27
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#12
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#25
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#27
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#28
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#38
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2933
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 6
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights