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"Pain"
Max Griffin
Welterweight Division • 16-8-0 (W-L-D)
Erick Silva
. To Be Determined
Max Griffin reacts after his victory over Ramiz Brahimaj in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 07, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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Athletes
2 months ago

UFC Vegas 13: Max Griffin Post-Fight Interview

Hear from the man following his crazy TKO finish at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Teixeira
Athletes
2 months ago

Max Griffin Is Finally Letting Go

Max Griffin's new found mental fortitude has launched him to a new level. Find out why:
Athletes
10 months ago

Max Griffin Has A Reaffirmed Confidence

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 11: Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier face-off for the media during the UFC 236 Ultimate Media Day at Hyatt Regency Atlanta on April 11, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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1 year ago

UFC 236: Results

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 05: Max Griffin interacts with media during the UFC 226 Ultimate Media Day at Palms Casino Resort on July 5, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Athletes
1 year ago

The Game Has Slowed Down For Max Griffin

Mike Perry
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2 years ago

Fight Night Orlando: Perry vs Griffin - Jimmy Smith Preview

Ahead of their main card meeting at Fight Night Orlando, Jimmy Smith breaks down the matchup between Mike Perry and Max Griffin.

Stats & Records

  • 7
    Wins by Knockout
  • 2
    Wins by Submission
  • 7
    Wins by Decision
Striking accuracy 51% 51%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
360
Sig. Strikes Attempted
711
Grappling accuracy 47% 47%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
9
Takedowns Attempted
19
4.08
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.89
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.53
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.68
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
52
%
Sig. Str. Defense
62
%
Takedown Defense
0.68
Knockdown Ratio
12:36
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
265 (74%)
Clinch
63 (18%)
Ground
32 (9%)

Sig. Str. by target

69% 250 Head 21% 76 Body 9% 34 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
7 (44%)
DEC
7 (44%)
SUB
2 (13%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Griffin vs Brahimaj

    Round
    3
    Time
    02:04
    Method
    KO/TKO
    Watch Replay Recap
  • Win

    Griffin vs Morono

    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
    Method
    DEC
    Watch Replay Recap

Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Santa Barbara, United States
Trains at
Marinobles Kickboxing - Roseville, CA
Age
34
Height
71.00
Weight
170.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 20, 2016
Reach
76.00
Leg reach
41.00
Q & A

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training martial arts at the age of four. I wanted to be a Ninja Turtle when I grew up, so that was the original motivation.

What ranks and titles have you held? Ultimate Reno Combat 170-pound champion (Amateur). West Coast Fighting Championship 170 & 185 Champion. ISCF (International Sport Combat Federation) West Coast 170 Champion, Tachi Palace Fights 170 Champion (Pro)

Do you have any heroes? My mom, Kathryn Griffin, is my hero. A single mom for majority of my life, she took care of me and my brothers.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a dream come true. I put my life towards this goal, to see it materialize is unbelievable.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? American River College, general Ed, no degree

What was your job before you started fighting? I’m currently a Facilities Coordinator for Corporate Real Estate at Blue Shield of California

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Marinoble’s Fighting system. IKF recognized 1st degree kickboxing black belt, Black belt in Bok Fu
Favorite grappling technique: D’Arce Choke
Favorite Striking technique: Straight right cross

. To Be Determined
Welterweight Division • -- (W-L-D)