Gray Maynard
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Gray Maynard holds a professional MMA record of 13-7-1. Gray Maynard has won 13 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 11 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Gray Maynard lands 1.92 significant strikes per minute with 32% accuracy and averages 2.91 takedowns per 15 minutes. Gray Maynard also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: October 6, 2018. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'9"175 cm
- Weight
- 155 lbs70 kg
- Reach
- 70"178 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1979-05-09
- Age
- 47
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2007Semifinalist · The Ultimate Fighter
- 2003All-American · NCAA D1 · 157 lb
- 2002All-American · NCAA D1 · 157 lb
- 2001All-American · NCAA D1 · 157 lb
- 1998Champion · State HS · 152 lb (Ohio)
- 1997Runner-up · State HS · junior · 140 lb (Ohio)
- Black belt · BJJ
- Michigan State University · Wrestling (NCAA Division I) · 1998-2003
- St. Edward High School, Lakewood, Ohio · Wrestling
- Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
Camp
- Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, Nevada, US
- AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · United States
- American Kickboxing Academy · San Jose, California, US Former
- Nova Uniao · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Former
Coaches
- Randy Couture · Head coach
- Neil Melanson · Grappling coach
- Greg Urbas · Wrestling coach
Training partners
- B.J. Penn
- Vitor Belfort
- Michael Chandler
- Jay Hieron
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Gray Maynard sits in the top 25.
- #2 Fastest finishes, Lightweight0:09
- #2 Fastest knockouts, Lightweight0:09
- #6 Best takedown defence, Lightweight83.3%
- #7 Most knockdowns in a round, Lightweight3
- #7 Most takedowns in a fight, Featherweight11
- #7 Longest win streak, Lightweight8
- #11 Most decision wins, Lightweight8
- #11 Most knockdowns in a fight, Lightweight3
- #2 Fastest finishes, Lightweight0:09
- #2 Fastest knockouts, Lightweight0:09
- #5 Most knockdowns in a round, Lightweight3
- #6 Most takedowns in a fight, Featherweight11
- #6 Best takedown defence, Lightweight83.3%
- #6 Longest win streak, Lightweight8
- #8 Most knockdowns in a fight, Lightweight3
- #9 Most takedowns in a round, Featherweight5
Bonus résumé
Gray Maynard has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses.
- ★ FOTNvs Frankie Edgar · UFC 125: RESOLUTIONJan 2, 2011
- ★ FOTNvs Rob Emerson · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn FinaleJun 23, 2007
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 2 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Gray Maynard earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Nik LentzUFCUFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor· Oct 6, 2018· Lightweight· 13-7-1 vs 29-9-2TKOR2 · 1:19
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Gaethje· Jul 7, 2017· Featherweight· 13-6-1 vs 9-4-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Ryan HallUFCUFC Fight Night: A Tournament of Champions· Dec 3, 2016· Featherweight· 12-6-1 vs 6-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Fernando BrunoUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale· Jul 8, 2016· Featherweight· 12-5-1 vs 15-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· Apr 4, 2015· Lightweight· 11-5-1 vs 23-7-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Ross PearsonUFCUFC Fight Night: Bader vs Saint Preux· Aug 17, 2014· Lightweight· 11-4-1 vs 16-7TKOR2 · 1:35
- LOSSvs Nate DiazUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale· Nov 30, 2013· Lightweight· 11-3-1 vs 17-9TKOR1 · 2:38
- LOSSvs TJ GrantUFCUFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2· May 25, 2013· Lightweight· 11-2-1 vs 21-5TKOR1 · 2:07
- WINvs Clay GuidaUFCUFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida· Jun 22, 2012· Lightweight· 11-1-1 vs 29-13SDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD III· Oct 8, 2011· Lightweight· 10-1-1 vs 15-1-1TKOR4 · 3:54
- DRAWUFCUFC 125: RESOLUTION· Jan 2, 2011· Lightweight· 10-0-1 vs 14-1-1FOTNSDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 118: EDGAR vs PENN 2· Aug 28, 2010· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 13-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Nate DiazUFCUFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz· Jan 11, 2010· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 11-5SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Roger HuertaUFCUFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Guillard· Sep 16, 2009· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 20-3-1SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jim MillerUFCUFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine· Mar 6, 2009· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 13-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 90: Silva vs Cote· Oct 24, 2008· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 33-13-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· Apr 2, 2008· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 9-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Dennis SiverUFCUFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman· Jan 23, 2008· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 11-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Joe VeresUFCUFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian· Sep 19, 2007· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 4-2TKOR1 · 0:09
- NCvs Rob EmersonUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale· Jun 23, 2007· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 7-6FOTNCould Not ContinueR2 · 0:39
- WINWorld Extreme Fighting· Jun 10, 2006· 2-0 vs 2-1-1DEC
- WINvs Josh PowellIowa Regional· Apr 21, 2006· 1-0 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Isaac Greeley247 FC: Sprawl in the Burgh· Jul 14, 2023· Welterweight· 1-0DEC
- WINvs Evan DunhamSportFight 15· Apr 8, 2006· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 4-3UD
- LOSSvs Nate DiazThe Ultimate Fighter Season 5· Feb 28, 2007· Lightweight· 4-1SUBR2 · 1:20
- WINvs Brandon MelendezThe Ultimate Fighter Season 5· Feb 21, 2007· Lightweight· 4-0SUBR2 · 4:07
- WINvs Wayne WeemsThe Ultimate Fighter Season 5· Feb 15, 2007· Lightweight· 3-0TKOR1 · 2:48
Official UFC Ranking
Gray Maynard's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #3 Lightweight
- First ranked
- Feb 4, 2013
- Times ranked
- 64
Lightweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1652▼11
- Peak
- 1839Aug 29, 2010
- Rated fights
- 20
Frequently asked questions
When does Gray Maynard fight next?
Gray Maynard has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Gray Maynard's record?
Gray Maynard's professional MMA record is 13-7-1.
Who is Gray Maynard fighting next?
Gray Maynard's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Gray Maynard fight last?
Gray Maynard most recently fought Nik Lentz at UFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor on Saturday, October 6, 2018, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Gray Maynard fight in?
Gray Maynard fights at Lightweight.
How many knockouts does Gray Maynard have?
Gray Maynard has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Gray Maynard won?
Gray Maynard has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night.
How tall is Gray Maynard?
Gray Maynard is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.
How much does Gray Maynard weigh?
Gray Maynard weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).
What is Gray Maynard's reach?
Gray Maynard has a reach of 70" (178 cm).
How old is Gray Maynard?
Gray Maynard is 47 years old (born May 9, 1979).
Where is Gray Maynard from?
Gray Maynard is from United States.