Combat Edge Intelligence

Max Griffin vs Michael Chiesa

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

20-13-0Record20-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'1"
76"Reach75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
MMAGOLD Fight TeamTeamSikjitsu

What's at stake

Michael Chiesa is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Max Griffin carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Max GriffinNow 1669
If they win+15→ 1684
If they lose-9→ 1660
Michael ChiesaNow 1758
If they win+9→ 1767
If they lose-15→ 1743

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1701 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1710 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.76
Sig. strikes / min
2.03
47%
Strike accuracy
41%
3.70
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.73
58%
Strike defense
58%
1.28
Takedown avg.
3.05
41%
Takedown accuracy
48%
70%
Takedown defense
68%
0.26
Submission avg.
0.97

Trajectory

Max GriffinMichael Chiesa
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (45%)
KO/TKO
0 (0%)
2 (10%)
Submission
13 (65%)
9 (45%)
Decision
7 (35%)

Combat Edge model read

Michael Chiesa73%
Max Griffin 27%Elo baseline: 63%

The Combat Edge model makes Michael Chiesa a 73% favorite over Max Griffin in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (63%).

Michael Chiesa holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1758 to 1669, a 89-point edge.

Max Griffin enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Michael Chiesa enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Max Griffin finishes 55% of wins inside the distance, Michael Chiesa 65%.

Max Griffin and Michael Chiesa share 1 common opponent: Neil Magny.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (split) · 2022
Neil Magny
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2021