Fighter

Max Griffin

"Pain"

20-13-0★ 2bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 3-1amateur-muay-thai 1-0

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Max Griffin holds a professional MMA record of 20-13-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 34 bouts on record. Max Griffin has won 20 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 14 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Max Griffin lands 3.70 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 1.44 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 25, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 76"193 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1985-11-29
Age: 40
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Sacramento, California

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

Iron Chin

96 · best in division

Punch power96

Kick power92

Punch speed97

Kick speed94

Accuracy96

Takedowns93

Ground striking57

Submissions68

Chin96

Body strength93

Cardio82

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 20-13-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.70per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.69per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.44per 15 min

41% success

Takedowns stuffed69%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Max Griffin has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Max Griffin earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Victor Valenzuela
UFCUFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal· Apr 25, 2026· Welterweight· 20-12 vs 13-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Chris Curtis
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira· Jul 12, 2025· Welterweight· 20-11 vs 31-12
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Michael Chiesa
UFCUFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura· Dec 7, 2024· Welterweight· 20-10 vs 17-7
SUB
R3 · 1:56
WIN
vs Jeremiah Wells
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Pyfer· Feb 10, 2024· Welterweight· 19-10 vs 12-3-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Michael Morales
UFCUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov· Jul 1, 2023· Welterweight· 19-9 vs 14-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tim Means
UFCUFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Allen· Oct 29, 2022· Welterweight· 18-9 vs 32-13-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Neil Magny
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Daukaus· Mar 26, 2022· Welterweight· 18-8 vs 25-8
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Carlos Condit
UFCUFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3· Jul 10, 2021· Welterweight· 17-8 vs 32-13
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Song Kenan
UFCUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Holland· Mar 20, 2021· Welterweight· 16-8 vs 20-5
TKO
R1 · 2:20
POTN
WIN
vs Ramiz Brahimaj
UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Teixeira· Nov 8, 2020· Welterweight· 15-8 vs 8-2
TKO
R3 · 2:03
LOSS
vs Alex Oliveira
UFCUFC 248: Adesanya vs Romero· Mar 8, 2020· Welterweight· 15-7 vs 20-8-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alex Morono
UFCUFC Fight Night: Joanna vs Waterson· Oct 13, 2019· Welterweight· 15-6 vs 16-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Zelim Imadaev
UFCUFC 236: Holloway vs Poirier 2· Apr 14, 2019· Welterweight· 14-6 vs 8-0
MD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Thiago Alves
UFCUFC Fight Night· Feb 3, 2019· Welterweight· 14-5 vs 22-13
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Curtis Millender
UFCUFC 226: Miocic vs Cormier· Jul 8, 2018· Welterweight· 14-4 vs 15-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mike Perry
UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Stephens· Feb 24, 2018· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Machida· Oct 29, 2017· Welterweight· 13-3 vs 17-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Erick Montano
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Ferguson· Nov 6, 2016· Welterweight· 12-3 vs 7-4
TKO
R1 · 0:54
LOSS
vs Colby Covington
UFCUFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2· Aug 21, 2016· Welterweight· 12-2 vs 9-1
TKO
R3 · 2:18
WIN
vs David Mitchell
West Coast FC 16· Jan 23, 2016· Catchweight· 11-2 vs 19-5
TKO
R1 · 0:43
WIN
vs Buddy Wallace×3Title bout · Title win #3
West Coast FC 15· Oct 10, 2015· Welterweight· 10-2 vs 12-4
TKO
LOSS
vs Chidi Njokuani
Tachi PF 23· May 7, 2015· Welterweight· 10-1 vs 12-4
SD
WIN
vs Ricky Legere Jr.
Tachi PF 21· Nov 6, 2014· Welterweight· 9-1 vs 19-5
TKO
R1 · 3:21
WIN
vs Buddy Wallace
Tachi PF 19· Jun 19, 2014· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 10-1
SUB
R2 · 2:20
WIN
vs Waachiim Spiritwolf
TWC 19: Blackout· Jan 25, 2014· Welterweight· 7-1 vs 10-12-1
SD
WIN
vs Fernando Gonzalez×2Title bout · Title win #2
West Coast FC 7· Nov 16, 2013· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 20-11
SD
WIN
vs Kito Andrews×1Title bout · Title win #1
West Coast FC 5· May 3, 2013· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 10-2
UD
WIN
vs Richard Rigmaden
West Coast FC 4· Jan 18, 2013· 4-1 vs 2-2
SUB
R1 · 0:56
LOSS
vs Matt Secor
The Ultimate Fighter Season 16· Jul 31, 2012· Welterweight· 4-1
SUB
R3 · 2:55
LOSS
vs Justin Baesman
West Coast Fighting Championship· Jun 9, 2012· 4-0 vs 9-2
DEC
WIN
vs Jaime Jara
West Coast Fighting Championship· Jan 7, 2012· 3-0 vs 32-10
TKO
WIN
vs Joshua Miranda
Gladiator Challenge· Nov 13, 2010· 2-0 vs 2-1
UD
WIN
vs Aaron Hamilton
Gladiator Challenge· Sep 18, 2010· 1-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R2 · 2:20
WIN
vs Kino Vuittonet
Gladiator Challenge· Oct 10, 2009· 0-0 vs 0-0
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1702▼12
Peak: 1736Oct 29, 2022
Rated fights: 34

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Frequently asked questions

When does Max Griffin fight next?

Max Griffin has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Max Griffin's record?

Max Griffin's professional MMA record is 20-13-0.

Who is Max Griffin fighting next?

Max Griffin's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Max Griffin fight last?

Max Griffin most recently fought Victor Valenzuela at UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal on Saturday, April 25, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Max Griffin fight in?

Max Griffin fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Max Griffin have?

Max Griffin has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Max Griffin won?

Max Griffin has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Max Griffin?

Max Griffin is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Max Griffin weigh?

Max Griffin weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Max Griffin's reach?

Max Griffin has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Max Griffin?

Max Griffin is 40 years old (born Nov 29, 1985).

Where is Max Griffin from?

Max Griffin is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY