Michael Chiesa vs. Max Griffin – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Michael “Maverick” Chiesa will take on Max “Pain” Griffin in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 310 card.

Chiesa brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Griffin, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 40% striking accuracy, Chiesa has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 1.86 per minute. On the other hand, Griffin boasts a 49% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.92 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Michael Chiesa vs. Max Griffin matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 37-year-old, Michael Chiesa is coming in with a 19-7-0 record. Chiesa will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Tony Ferguson at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov in August.

Griffin, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Michael Chiesa on August 3, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer and holds a 20-10-0 record.

Michael Chiesa has a southpaw fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 39-year-old Max Griffin is an orthodox fighter with a 76″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Michael Chiesa stats

→ Chiesa’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Chiesa lands 1.86 significant strikes per minute.
→ Chiesa’s takedown accuracy is 51%.
→ Chiesa’s takedown average is 3.35 per 15 minutes.
→ Chiesa’s takedown defense is 60%.

Chiesa comes in with 40% striking accuracy, typically landing about 1.86 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Griffin fires at 49% accuracy, landing about 3.92 significant strikes per minute. Michael Chiesa also has a 51% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3.35 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Griffin’s 1.45 takedowns and 68% takedown accuracy.

Max Griffin stats

→ Griffin’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Griffin lands 3.92 significant strikes per minute.
→ Griffin’s takedown accuracy is 41%.
→ Griffin’s takedown average is 1.45 per 15 minutes.
→ Griffin’s takedown defense is 68%.

Max spent, on average, 12:58 minutes in the Octagon, and Michael has an average fight time of 9:12 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Michael or Max? Sound off in the comments.

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