Gray Maynard

“The Bully”

MMA

13-7-1 (1 NC)RECORD

2KO / TKO WINS

0SUBMISSION WINS

11DECISION WINS

Profile

Full name	Bradley Gray Maynard
Nickname	The Bully
Date of birth	9 May 1979
Nationality	American
Birthplace	Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Lives in	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Division	Lightweight / Featherweight
Team	Xtreme Couture
Height	173 cm (5′8″)
Reach	178 cm (70″)
Stance	Orthodox
Years active	2006–present
Status	Not added yet
Pro debut	21 Apr 2006
Last fight	Loss vs Nik Lentz, 6 Oct 2018

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Titles and honours

UFC Fight of the Night (three times)
UFC.com Fight of the Year 2011 (vs. Frankie Edgar, ranked #2)
World MMA Awards Fight of the Year 2011 (vs. Frankie Edgar)
NCAA Division I All-American (2001, 2002, 2003)
The Ultimate Fighter 5 lightweight tournament semifinalist

Background

Gray Maynard is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC lightweight and featherweight divisions. A Michigan State wrestler, he is best known for his rivalry with Frankie Edgar between 2008 and 2011.

Fight history

22 professional fights. Newest first.

Result	Opponent	Method	Round	Time	Event	Date	Location	Notes
Loss	Nik Lentz	TKO (head kick and punches)	2	1:19	UFC 229	6 Oct 2018	Las Vegas, Nevada, US	Return to Lightweight
Win	Teruto Ishihara	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00	The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale	7 Jul 2017	Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Loss	Ryan Hall	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00	The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale	3 Dec 2016	Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Win	Fernando Bruno	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00	The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale	8 Jul 2016	Las Vegas, Nevada, US	Featherweight debut
Loss	Alexander Yakovlev	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00	UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas	4 Apr 2015	Fairfax, Virginia, US
Loss	Ross Pearson	TKO (punches)	2	1:35	UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. St. Preux	16 Aug 2014	Bangor, Maine, US
Loss	Nate Diaz	TKO (punches)	1	2:38	The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale	30 Nov 2013	Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Loss	TJ Grant	TKO (punches)	1	2:07	UFC 160	25 May 2013	Las Vegas, Nevada, US	UFC Lightweight title eliminator
Win	Clay Guida	Decision (split)	5	5:00	UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida	22 Jun 2012	Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
Loss	Frankie Edgar	KO (punches)	4	3:54	UFC 136	8 Oct 2011	Houston, Texas, US	For the UFC Lightweight Championship
Draw	Frankie Edgar	Draw (split)	5	5:00	UFC 125	1 Jan 2011	Las Vegas, Nevada, US	For the UFC Lightweight Championship; Fight of the Night
Win	Kenny Florian	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00	UFC 118	28 Aug 2010	Boston, Massachusetts, US	UFC Lightweight title eliminator
Win	Nate Diaz	Decision (split)	3	5:00	UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz	11 Jan 2010	Fairfax, Virginia, US
Win	Roger Huerta	Decision (split)	3	5:00	UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard	16 Sep 2009	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
Win	Jim Miller	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00	UFC 96	7 Mar 2009	Columbus, Ohio, US
Win	Rich Clementi	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00	UFC 90	25 Oct 2008	Rosemont, Illinois, US
Win	Frankie Edgar	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00	UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Lauzon	2 Apr 2008	Broomfield, Colorado, US
Win	Dennis Siver	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00	UFC Fight Night: Swick vs. Burkman	23 Jan 2008	Las Vegas, Nevada, US	Fight of the Night
Win	Joe Veres	KO (punch)	1	0:09	UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs. Florian	19 Sep 2007	Las Vegas, Nevada, US
No contest	Rob Emerson	NC (double TKO)	2	0:39	The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale	23 Jun 2007	Las Vegas, Nevada, US	Fight of the Night
Win	Brent Weedman	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00	WEF: Orleans Arena	10 Jun 2006	Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Win	Joshua Powell	TKO (punches)	1	2:56	Title Fighting Championships 1	21 Apr 2006	Des Moines, Iowa, US