Gray Maynard Biography: Bradley Gray Maynard is an American MMA fighter who participated in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Lightweight and Featherweight divisions. He had a well-known feud with former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar between 2008 and 2011.
Gray Maynard Biography
Gray Maynard Biography: Gray Maynard was born on May 9, 1979, in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Maynard attended Bonanza High School and Durango High School before moving to St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, where he wrestled under coach Greg Urbas and prospered in the wrestling program for two years. In 1997 he finished second in the Division I Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) state tournament at 140 pounds. He won the state championship at 152 pounds in 1998. His high school record was 135-16, including undefeated seasons as a sophomore and senior. His nickname “Bully” was inspired by his dog, Hank, a bull terrier he rescued.
Maynard wrestled at Michigan State University alongside former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans. They shared a room as well. In his first year, he redshirted. In 2001, he finished seventh in the NCAA Division I Collegiate Wrestling Championship at 157 pounds. He finished sixth in 2002 and 2003. The MSU co-captain won All-American awards for the third time in his collegiate career.
Gray Maynard Wiki
| Name | Gray Maynard |
| Date Of Birth | May 9, 1979 |
| Birth Place | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Height | 5ft 8inch |
| Weight | 66Kg |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Mixed Martial Artist |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Car Collection | N/A |
Gray Maynard’s Personal Life
Gray Maynard married his longtime girlfriend, and they have a daughter, Estella.
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What is Gray Maynard’s Net Worth
According to Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider, Gray Maynard’s net worth is $5 million.
Gray Maynard Career
Maynard competed on The Ultimate Fighter 5, which featured exclusively Lightweights. He was selected by B.J. Penn to be a member of his squad and to advance to the finals. Maynard was successful over Wayne Weems in the preliminary round. Maynard defeated Brandon Melendez in the quarterfinals with a guillotine hold in the second round of a difficult matchup. A guillotine hold defeated him in the second round of his semifinal match against Nate Diaz.
On June 23, 2007, as part of the preliminary card for The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale, Maynard fought Rob Emerson in a controversial Lightweight bout. In the first round, Maynard appeared to control the contest. He hit Emerson to the ground during the second round by lifting him. Emerson immediately bowed out after sustaining a rib injury.
The referee believed Maynard could not continue because he appeared to have knocked his head on the mat and put himself out due to his slam. Since the two competitors could not continue, he declared a “No Contest” UFC President Dana White said, “I am sure that Maynard was unconscious.” Maynard disagreed and cited the cage-side physicians who, after examining him, decided he did not suffer a concussion during the fight.
In his next bout, he faced Joe Veres at UFC Fight Night 11 and knocked him out in nine seconds with the first hit he fired. It was the second-quickest TKO in UFC history. Next, Maynard defeated Dennis Siver by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 12 with scores of (29–28, 30–27, and 29–28). At UFC Fight Night 13, he competed against the lightweight superstar Frankie Edgar in their first rivalry match. Maynard defeated Edgar 30–27 unanimously, giving him his first failure. His superior grappling allowed him to control the fight and win by decision.
Maynard additionally worked as Forrest Griffin’s assistant dealing coach in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest. Maynard defeated Rich Clementi by unanimous decision at UFC 90. Maynard again displayed his superior wrestling ability by dominating Clementi for three rounds during their bout. During his post-fight interview, he was disappointed that he could not complete the fight.
