Combat Edge Intelligence

Max Griffin vs Victor Valenzuela

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

20-13-0Record14-4-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'9"
76"Reach71"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
MMAGOLD Fight TeamTeamMMA Masters

What's at stake

Max Griffin is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Victor Valenzuela carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Max GriffinNow 1669
If they win+10→ 1679
If they lose-14→ 1655
Victor ValenzuelaNow 1613
If they win+19→ 1632
If they lose-13→ 1600

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 Elo1541 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.76
Sig. strikes / min
1.28
47%
Strike accuracy
100%
3.70
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.55
58%
Strike defense
0%
1.28
Takedown avg.
0
41%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
70%
Takedown defense
0%
0.26
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Max GriffinVictor Valenzuela
1550160016501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (45%)
KO/TKO
7 (50%)
2 (10%)
Submission
2 (14%)
9 (45%)
Decision
5 (36%)

Combat Edge model read

Max Griffin57%
Victor Valenzuela 43%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Max Griffin a 57% favorite over Victor Valenzuela in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Max Griffin holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1669 to 1613, a 56-point edge.

Max Griffin enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Victor Valenzuela enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Max Griffin finishes 55% of wins inside the distance, Victor Valenzuela 64%.

Max Griffin carries a 5-inch reach advantage.

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