Curtis vs Griffin Prediction
🔥 American UFC fighter Chris Curtis, competing in the welterweight division, is set to face fellow countryman Max Griffin. Their bout will take place on the night of July 13, 2025. It will be part of the card for the mixed martial arts event UFC on ESPN 70, held in Nashville, USA. What can we expect from this upcoming clash between two veterans of the promotion? We delve into it in our prediction!
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Chris Curtis Player Overview
37-year-old Curtis joined the UFC four years ago. Before that, the American fighter competed in promotions like Maximum Impact, Xtreme Caged Combat, and the Professional Fighters League, and he was a champion in KEC and MMA Premier Championship. Chris's professional record stands at 31 wins and 12 losses (with one no contest). In his last five fights, he has secured just one victory (a split decision win over Marc-André Barriault). In his previous bout, which took place in January of this year, he suffered a third-round technical knockout loss to Russian Roman Kopylov.
Match Results: Chris Curtis
Max Griffin Player Overview
At 39, Griffin entered Dana White's league nine years ago. Before that, Max competed in WFC and Tachi Palace Fights, where he became the welterweight champion. As a professional, the American has fought a total of 31 bouts, winning 20 of them. Like Curtis, Max's recent performances haven't been particularly successful, with just two victories in his last five fights (a split decision over Tim Means and Jeremy Wells). In his previous bout, held in December of last year, he lost to Michael Chiesa via submission in the third round.
Match Results: Max Griffin
Editorial Prediction
This fight could well be dubbed the "battle for the right to stay in the UFC." Both Curtis and Griffin no longer seem to match the level of the world's top promotion, as evidenced by their recent performances…
It's tough to favor either fighter in this matchup. Both veterans are primarily strikers and typically engage in stand-up bouts. However, it's clear that we shouldn't expect a finish in this encounter. The knockout power of both Chris and Max has waned, their speed has decreased, and there's less combination work on display. The chances of an early victory are slim for both fighters. Considering that six of Griffin's last seven fights have gone to the judges' decision, a bet on over 2.5 rounds seems like a solid choice.
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