Victor Valenzuela is preparing to make his UFC debut against Max Griffin at UFC Fight Night. The fight takes place on the prelims of the event. Griffin is a 10-year UFC veteran.
Valenzuela’s Path to UFC Debut
Valenzuela’s first appearance under the UFC banner was on Dana White’s Contender Series in October 2025. He suffered a knockout loss to Michael Oliveira on DWCS. However, Valenzuela picked up a knockout victory in March and now makes his UFC debut. He enters this fight with a 13-4 record, including nine wins by submission or knockout.
Valenzuela’s last five wins have come by knockout in the first or second round. Since December 2014, Valenzuela is 8-4. Eleven of those twelve fights ended by KO/TKO/DQ or submission.
Griffin Seeks to Avoid Third Straight Loss
Max Griffin is coming off back-to-back losses to Chris Curtis and Michael Chiesa. This is Griffin’s 19th appearance in the UFC. He made his promotion debut at UFC 202 in August 2016 against Colby Covington.
Griffin is 40 years old. After losing his last two fights, Griffin’s career could be coming to an end in the near future if he cannot get back in the win column. Griffin has physical advantages in this contest, as he is taller (5’11” vs. 5’9″) and has a longer reach (76″ vs. 71″).
Betting Odds and Predictions
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Griffin is a slight +110 underdog while Valenzuela is a -130 favourite. The total is set at 2.5 rounds, with the over being -180 and the under at +140. Valenzuela’s last seven fights have ended by submission or knockout, and he hasn’t been to a decision since June 2022.
- Griffin is a +110 underdog.
- Valenzuela is a -130 favourite.
- The total is set at 2.5 rounds.
Six of Griffin’s last seven contests have gone the full 15 minutes. He has only been finished twice in his career. One prediction suggests that Griffin will make it difficult for Valenzuela to exert his dominance on the feet, prolonging the fight.
Valenzuela could struggle against someone as experienced as Griffin. Getting this bout at -145 to go the distance is one suggested play for this matchup.
With Valenzuela’s finishing ability and Griffin’s experience, the bout promises an intriguing clash of styles at UFC Fight Night.