Lightweight · Men

Gray Maynard

“The Bully”
United States Power MMA debut 2006
Held by Islam Makhachev
Form L W L W L
Elo 1,595 peak 1,932 · 1 Jan 2011 337 below it
Tapology Sherdog
15-8-1 (1)pro record
1L current streak
1,963best win, Elo
1,624average opponent
-- born 9 May 1979
68.0" / 70.0" height / reach

Elo history

Hover for the fight at that point; dots are wins and losses; the band is the typical prime for men at lightweight, ages 27–34

Record

-- – --
Rating by method KO1,175 Sub1,290 Dec1,258

Style profile

Each axis is a percentile of lightweight fighters with five pro bouts (7,194 of them); further out is better. Hover a point for the number.
KO Submission Decision Finishes Durability Win rate Opposition Activity
From the record and the method ratings
Strikes landed Accuracy Absorbed Strikedefence Takedowns TD defence Control Subattempts Knockdowns
In the cage: 20 bouts with the UFC's statistics, 257 minutes, against 295 in the class

Similar careers

Who looked like this after 25 pro bouts, and what happened next

After 25 bouts (2018): 1,595 Elo, 15-8, aged 39, average opponent 1,643.

  1. Tim Johnson then 1,674, 16-9, aged 38 · Heavyweight 2-4 after peaked 1,761 ▲
  2. Eryk Anders then 1,681, 16-8, aged 37 · Middleweight 2-1 after peaked 1,788 ▲
  3. Michihiro Omigawa then 1,579, 12-12, aged 37 · Featherweight 6-3 after peaked 1,593
  4. Tony Johnson Jr. then 1,734, 16-7, aged 37 · Heavyweight 2-4 after peaked 1,707 ▼
  5. Cezar Ferreira then 1,686, 17-8, aged 36 · Light Heavyweight 0-3 after peaked 1,619 ▼
  6. Francisco Rivera Jr. then 1,524, 15-9, aged 41 · Featherweight 1-3 after peaked 1,525

Best wins

By the opponent's Elo on the night
  1. Kenny Florian Decision R3 · 28 Aug 2010 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,963
  2. Clay Guida Decision R5 · 22 Jun 2012 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,864
  3. Jim Miller Decision R3 · 7 Mar 2009 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,851
  4. Nate Diaz Decision R3 · 11 Jan 2010 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,773
  5. Roger Huerta Decision R3 · 16 Sep 2009 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,759

Losses

The latest 5 of 8
  1. Nik Lentz KO/TKO R2 · 6 Oct 2018 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,717
  2. Ryan Hall Decision R3 · 3 Dec 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,680
  3. Alexander Yakovlev Decision R3 · 4 Apr 2015 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,605
  4. Ross Pearson KO/TKO R2 · 16 Aug 2014 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,796
  5. Nate Diaz KO/TKO R1 · 30 Nov 2013 · Ultimate Fighting Championship 1,802

Rivalries

Opponents met more than once; the series from this side All rivalries →
  1. Nate Diaz 3 meetings · 2007, 2010, 2013 1–2
  2. Frankie Edgar 3 meetings · 2008, 2011, 2011 1–1

Fight history

26 bouts, newest first; amateur bouts are shaded. Hover a heading for what it means.
# Date Result Opponent Weight class Method Round Score Elo ± Opp Elo Odds Event
26 6 Oct 201839.4 yrs L15-8-1 (1) Nik Lentz 28-9-2 (1) · 34.1 yrs Lightweight KO/TKOHead Kick & Punches R26:19 0.00 1,671→1,595 -76 1,717 +185→+185 UFC 229: Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor Ultimate Fighting Championship
25 7 Jul 201738.2 yrs W15-7-1 (1) Teruto Ishihara 12-3-2 · 26.0 yrs Featherweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 1.00* 1,593→1,679 +86 1,588 +215→+280 UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale Ultimate Fighting Championship
24 3 Dec 201637.6 yrs L14-7-1 (1) Ryan Hall 7-2 · 31.8 yrs Featherweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.18* 1,639→1,593 -46 1,680 -120→-105 UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale Ultimate Fighting Championship
23 8 Jul 201637.2 yrs W14-6-1 (1) Fernando Bruno 18-3 · 34.4 yrs Featherweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.85* 1,573→1,639 +66 1,595 -140→-164 UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale Ultimate Fighting Championship
22 4 Apr 201535.9 yrs L13-6-1 (1) Alexander Yakovlev 22-7-1 · 30.7 yrs Lightweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.21* 1,641→1,580 -61 1,605 -125→-125 UFC Fight Night 63: Mendes vs. Lamas Ultimate Fighting Championship
21 16 Aug 201435.3 yrs L13-5-1 (1) Ross Pearson 18-7 (1) · 29.9 yrs Lightweight KO/TKOPunches R26:35 0.00 1,706→1,641 -65 1,796 -105→-105 UFC Fight Night 47: Bader vs. St. Preux Ultimate Fighting Championship
20 30 Nov 201334.6 yrs L13-4-1 (1) Nate Diaz 19-9 · 28.6 yrs Lightweight KO/TKOPunches R12:38 0.00 1,791→1,706 -85 1,802 -145→-145 UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale Ultimate Fighting Championship
19 25 May 201334.0 yrs L13-3-1 (1) TJ Grant 20-5 · 29.2 yrs Lightweight KO/TKOPunches R12:07 0.00 1,869→1,791 -78 1,905 -210→-210 UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2 Ultimate Fighting Championship
18 22 Jun 201233.1 yrs W13-2-1 (1) Clay Guida 29-12 · 30.5 yrs Lightweight DecisionSplit R525:00 0.58* 1,853→1,869 +16 1,864 -325→-325 UFC on FX 4: Maynard vs. Guida Ultimate Fighting Championship
17 8 Oct 201132.4 yrs L12-2-1 (1) Frankie Edgar 14-1-1 · 30.0 yrs Lightweighttitle KO/TKOPunches R418:54 0.00 1,932→1,853 -79 1,968 – UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard 3 Ultimate Fighting Championship
16 1 Jan 201131.6 yrs D12-1-1 (1) Frankie Edgar 14-1 · 29.2 yrs Lightweighttitle DecisionSplit R525:00 0.50* 1,915→1,932 +17 1,985 – UFC 125: Resolution Ultimate Fighting Championship
15 28 Aug 201031.3 yrs W12-1 (1) Kenny Florian 14-4 · 34.3 yrs Lightweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.90* 1,809→1,915 +106 1,963 – UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 Ultimate Fighting Championship
14 11 Jan 201030.7 yrs W11-1 (1) Nate Diaz 14-4 · 24.7 yrs Lightweight DecisionSplit R315:00 0.42* 1,840→1,809 -32 1,773 – UFC Fight Night 20: Maynard vs. Diaz Ultimate Fighting Championship
13 16 Sep 200930.4 yrs W10-1 (1) Roger Huerta 20-2-1 (1) · 26.3 yrs Lightweight DecisionSplit R315:00 0.75* 1,810→1,840 +31 1,759 – UFC Fight Night 19: Diaz vs. Guillard Ultimate Fighting Championship
12 7 Mar 200929.8 yrs W9-1 (1) Jim Miller 13-1 · 25.5 yrs Lightweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.98* 1,688→1,810 +122 1,851 – UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine Ultimate Fighting Championship
11 25 Oct 200829.5 yrs W8-1 (1) Rich Clementi 33-13-1 · 32.6 yrs Lightweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.97* 1,601→1,688 +87 1,621 – UFC 90: Silva vs. Cote Ultimate Fighting Championship
10 2 Apr 200828.9 yrs W7-1 (1) Frankie Edgar 9-0 · 26.5 yrs Lightweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.84* 1,494→1,601 +108 1,706 – UFC Fight Night 13: Florian vs. Lauzon Ultimate Fighting Championship
9 23 Jan 200828.7 yrs W6-1 (1) Dennis Siver 11-4 · 29.0 yrs Lightweight DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.77* 1,464→1,494 +30 1,396 – UFC Fight Night 12: Swick vs. Burkman Ultimate Fighting Championship
8 19 Sep 200728.4 yrs W5-1 (1) Joe Veres 4-1 · 29.9 yrs Lightweight KO/TKOPunch R10:09 1.00 1,423→1,464 +40 1,215 – UFC Fight Night 11: Thomas vs. Florian Ultimate Fighting Championship
7 23 Jun 200728.1 yrs NC★4-1 (1) Rob Emerson 7-8 · 25.9 yrs Lightweight KO/TKO R25:39 0.50 1,468→1,423 -45 1,271 – UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale Ultimate Fighting Championship
6 28 Feb 200727.8 yrs L4-1 Nate Diaz 7-2 · 21.9 yrs Lightweight SubGuillotine Choke R26:20 0.00 1,551→1,468 -83 1,570 – UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 Semifinals The Ultimate Fighter
5 21 Feb 200727.8 yrs W4-0 Brandon Melendez 20-12 · 23.9 yrs Lightweight SubGuillotine Choke R29:07 1.00 1,427→1,551 +124 1,581 – UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 Quarterfinals, Day 1 The Ultimate Fighter
4 15 Feb 200727.8 yrs W3-0 Wayne Weems 11-2 · 24.6 yrs Lightweight KO/TKOPunches R12:48 1.00 1,313→1,427 +114 1,423 – UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 Opening Round, Day 6 The Ultimate Fighter
3 10 Jun 200627.1 yrs W2-0 Brent Weedman 2-0-1 · 22.3 yrs – DecisionUnanimous R315:00 0.84 1,231→1,313 +82 1,321 – WEF - Orleans Arena World Extreme Fighting
2 21 Apr 200627.0 yrs W1-0 Josh Powell debut · 23.4 yrs – KO/TKOPunches R12:56 1.00 1,153→1,231 +78 1,115 – Title Fighting Championships 1 Iowa Regional
1 8 Apr 200626.9 yrs W1-0 Evan Dunham 4-2 · 24.3 yrs Lightweight DecisionUnanimous R39:00 0.84 1,100→1,153 +53 1,145 – SportFight 15: Tribute SportFight am