Max Griffin
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Fades following fast start
Griffin lost to Chris Curtis via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Nashville.
ANALYSIS
An outlier performance from Griffin, combined with a rare inactive night from Curtis, allowed Max to keep this one close. Griffin is known as a brawler that typically uses little head or foot movement. He spent the entirety of Round 1 bouncing around, keeping Curtis off balance. He also tired himself out in the process and was severely hampered the rest of the way. That allowed Chris to work his way back in the fight, and it was Curtis who undoubtedly landed the more damaging blows. Set to turn 40 years old in November, Griffin is 2-4 in his past six bouts dating back to March 2022. Time is running out.
An outlier performance from Griffin, combined with a rare inactive night from Curtis, allowed Max to keep this one close. Griffin is known as a brawler that typically uses little head or foot movement. He spent the entirety of Round 1 bouncing around, keeping Curtis off balance. He also tired himself out in the process and was severely hampered the rest of the way. That allowed Chris to work his way back in the fight, and it was Curtis who undoubtedly landed the more damaging blows. Set to turn 40 years old in November, Griffin is 2-4 in his past six bouts dating back to March 2022. Time is running out.
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Will take on Curtis
Griffin will face Chris Curtis in a welterweight bout at UFC on ESPN 70 in Nashville on July 12, Danny Segura of MMAJunkie reports.
ANALYSIS
Griffin is coming off a loss against Michael Chiesa in his most recent bout, and he's alternated wins and losses over his past six bouts. The 39-year-old veteran will be fighting against an opponent making his UFC debut in the welterweight division.
Griffin is coming off a loss against Michael Chiesa in his most recent bout, and he's alternated wins and losses over his past six bouts. The 39-year-old veteran will be fighting against an opponent making his UFC debut in the welterweight division.
Inconsistent ways continue
Griffin lost to Michael Chiesa via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:56 of Round 3 at UFC 310 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was a highly concerning performance from Griffin against a 37-year-old opponent who has been trending in the wrong direction for years. He was down two rounds on all three scorecards at the time of the stoppage and well on his way to dropping a decision. Griffin allowed just two Chiesa takedowns on eight attempts, but the constant pressure limited his ability to get anything going on the feet. Max also displayed questionable fight IQ at times. Now 39 years of age, Griffin has alternated wins and losses in his last six fights dating back to July 2021. He's the very definition of roster depth.
It was a highly concerning performance from Griffin against a 37-year-old opponent who has been trending in the wrong direction for years. He was down two rounds on all three scorecards at the time of the stoppage and well on his way to dropping a decision. Griffin allowed just two Chiesa takedowns on eight attempts, but the constant pressure limited his ability to get anything going on the feet. Max also displayed questionable fight IQ at times. Now 39 years of age, Griffin has alternated wins and losses in his last six fights dating back to July 2021. He's the very definition of roster depth.
Scheduled against Chiesa
Griffin is scheduled to compete against fellow welterweight Michael Chiesa at UFC 310 in Paradise on Dec. 7, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Griffin's next opponent is a TUF winner in Chiesa, who defeated Tony Ferguson for his first win since 2021. Griffin is also fighting off a win, having barely defeated Jeremiah Wells at the UFC's Feb. 10 event. Both fighters are looking to go 2-0 in 2024.
Griffin's next opponent is a TUF winner in Chiesa, who defeated Tony Ferguson for his first win since 2021. Griffin is also fighting off a win, having barely defeated Jeremiah Wells at the UFC's Feb. 10 event. Both fighters are looking to go 2-0 in 2024.
Barely gets past Jeremiah Wells
Griffin defeated Jeremiah Wells via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Either man could have been announced as the winner here, and it would have been perfectly acceptable. Wells was definitely responsible for the larger, more visually-pleasing moments of the fight, but as he does every single time out, Griffin stuck with it. Griffin made things ugly, and while his opponent's effectiveness dipped in Round 3, Max picked up the pace. It was a strong visual for the judges, although Round 1 ended up deciding the bout. Griffin is 38 years old and gets by with grit and determination at this late stage of his career, but you get an honest effort from him each and every time out. Max has alternated wins and losses in his past five fights dating back to July 2021.
Either man could have been announced as the winner here, and it would have been perfectly acceptable. Wells was definitely responsible for the larger, more visually-pleasing moments of the fight, but as he does every single time out, Griffin stuck with it. Griffin made things ugly, and while his opponent's effectiveness dipped in Round 3, Max picked up the pace. It was a strong visual for the judges, although Round 1 ended up deciding the bout. Griffin is 38 years old and gets by with grit and determination at this late stage of his career, but you get an honest effort from him each and every time out. Max has alternated wins and losses in his past five fights dating back to July 2021.
Set to fight Wells
Griffin will fight Jeremiah Wells at a UFC event scheduled for Feb. 10, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Both fighters will enter the fight after losing their previous bout, although Griffin has won just once since 2022 compared to Wells' three victories in that span.
Both fighters will enter the fight after losing their previous bout, although Griffin has won just once since 2022 compared to Wells' three victories in that span.