Best fights of Gray Maynard
Over 12 years as a professional, Gray Maynard has compiled a 13-7-1 (2) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gray Maynard defeats Kenny Florian
On August 28, 2010 Gray Maynard faced Kenny Florian in a lightweight bout. Maynard was 31 years old with a record of 9-0, and Florian was 34 with a record of 13-4. Maynard was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Florian was on a 2-fight winning streak. Maynard won via unanimous decision.
2. Gray Maynard defeats Rich Clementi
On October 25, 2008 Gray Maynard faced Rich Clementi in a lightweight bout. Maynard was 29 years old with a record of 5-0, and Clementi was 31 with a record of 33-12-1. Maynard was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Clementi was on a 6-fight winning streak. Maynard won via unanimous decision.
3. Gray Maynard defeats Clay Guida
On June 22, 2012 Gray Maynard faced Clay Guida in a lightweight bout. Maynard was 33 years old with a record of 10-1-1, and Guida was 30 with a record of 29-12. Both Maynard and Guida were coming off a loss. Maynard won via split decision.
4. Gray Maynard defeats Jim Miller
On March 7, 2009 Gray Maynard faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. Maynard was 29 years old with a record of 6-0, and Miller was 25 with a record of 13-1. Maynard was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Miller was on a 8-fight winning streak. Maynard won via unanimous decision.
5. Gray Maynard defeats Frankie Edgar
On April 2, 2008 Gray Maynard faced Frankie Edgar in a lightweight bout. Maynard was 28 years old with a record of 4-0, and Edgar was 26 with a record of 9-0. Maynard was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Edgar was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Maynard won via unanimous decision.
6. Gray Maynard draws with Frankie Edgar in their 2nd fight
On January 1, 2011 Gray Maynard fought Frankie Edgar for the UFC lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Maynard was 31 years old with a record of 10-0, and Edgar was 29 with a record of 14-1. Maynard was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Edgar was on a 5-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
7. Gray Maynard defeats Nate Diaz
On January 11, 2010 Gray Maynard faced Nate Diaz in a lightweight bout. Maynard was 30 years old with a record of 8-0, and Diaz was 24 with a record of 11-4. Maynard was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Diaz was coming off a win. Maynard won via split decision.
8. Gray Maynard defeats Teruto Ishihara
On July 7, 2017 Gray Maynard faced Teruto Ishihara in a featherweight bout. Maynard was 38 years old with a record of 12-6-1, and Ishihara was 25 with a record of 9-3-2. Both Maynard and Ishihara were coming off a loss. Maynard won via unanimous decision.
9. Gray Maynard defeats Roger Huerta
On September 16, 2009 Gray Maynard faced Roger Huerta in a lightweight bout. Maynard was 30 years old with a record of 7-0, and Huerta was 26 with a record of 20-2-1. Maynard was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak, while Huerta was coming off a loss. Maynard won via split decision.
10. Gray Maynard loses to Frankie Edgar in their 3rd fight via KO
On October 8, 2011 Gray Maynard fought Frankie Edgar for the UFC lightweight title. It was their third meeting. Maynard was 32 years old with a record of 10-0-1, and Edgar was 29 with a record of 14-1-1. Edgar stopped Maynard via KO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.