Jan 20, 2024; Toronto, Canada, USA; Chris Curtis (red glove) celebrates defeating Marc-Andre Barriault (blue gloves) during UFC 297 at ScotiaBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

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Chris Curtis vs Max Griffin Preview, Predictions And MMA Betting Odds

Get to know the betting odds, predictions and picks for the upcoming Chris Curtis vs Max Griffin fight at UFC Nashville!

The welterweight division has become the ultimate destination for fighters looking to reinvent themselves. Every few months, we see another middleweight make the move down to 170 pounds, chasing faster hands, better cardio, and hopefully a few more wins. The weight cut might be brutal, but sometimes a fresh start is exactly what a struggling fighter needs. Chris Curtis represents the latest example of this trend as he makes his welterweight debut against Max Griffin at UFC Nashville.

Curtis has been grinding through the middleweight division with mixed results, and his recent knockout loss to Roman Kopylov probably convinced him it was time for a change. Griffin, meanwhile, has been a UFC welterweight mainstay for years. When a division veteran faces a newcomer looking to prove himself, the results are usually entertaining!

Chris Curtis vs Max Griffin Preview

Max Griffin enters this bout with a 20-11 record that tells the story of a fighter who’s been through every type of war imaginable. His striking game revolves around aggression and volume rather than technical precision. He throws combinations with bad intentions and isn’t afraid to engage in firefights when the opportunity presents itself. Griffin’s best moments come when he can counterpunch against aggressive opponents who leave themselves open after throwing combinations.

Chris Curtis brings a completely different energy to this matchup with his 31-12 record. Moving down to welterweight represents a significant gamble for Curtis, as the weight cut could either rejuvenate his career or expose him to faster, more athletic opponents. The most intriguing aspect of Curtis’s game is his boxing ability. He displays some of the smoothest combinations mixing head movement with accurate counter-punching. His Philly Shell defensive style can make him difficult to hit cleanly, but he sometimes becomes too passive and allows opponents to dictate the pace.

Chris Curtis vs Max Griffin MMA Betting Odds

Fanduel has installed Chris Curtis as a significant -300 favorite. Meanwhile Max Griffin sits at +245 as the underdog. These odds reflect the bookmakers’ belief that Curtis’s technical advantages and fresh start at welterweight will prove decisive.

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The odds for the fight going the distance have also come out. The probability of the fight ending before the final bell is lower and the odds (+150) reflect that. The odds for the fight seeing the judges scorecards stand at -192.

Chris Curtis vs Max Griffin Predictions And Final Analysis

This fight comes down to whether Chris Curtis can successfully implement his technical game plan or if Max Griffin’s aggression and experience disrupts the newcomer’s rhythm. Curtis’s path to victory runs through his superior boxing fundamentals and ability to control distance. If he can stay composed and pick his spots, he should be able to outpoint Griffin over three rounds.

Griffin’s best chance involves pressuring Curtis early and testing how the weight cut affected his chin and cardio. The longer Griffin can keep this fight chaotic and unpredictable, the better his chances become. Curtis has shown vulnerability when opponents refuse to respect his technical skills and simply march forward.

If we bet on the fight, we are going with Chris Curtis to win the fight via unanimous decision.

(Image Credit: Dan Hamilton – Imagn Images)

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