Gray Maynard is only one fight removed from back-to-back title fights with Frankie Edgar, but “The Bully” finds himself right back in championship contention ahead of his UFC 160 bout with T.J. Grant.
Though his most recent fight with Clay Guida was a snoozer, Maynard has remained one of the top 155-pound fighters in the world due to his competitive bouts with Edgar in 2011. Since Edgar is now competing in the featherweight division, Maynard is a fresh contender for current lightweight champion Benson Henderson.
Grant has climbed his way into a fight of this magnitude by winning four straight bouts. In his most recent outing, Grant steamrolled Matt Wiman with elbows and finished his opponent in the first round.
Dana White, UFC president, has announced that a title shot will be on the line in this clash between Maynard and Grant. With that in mind, let’s take a look at which fighter is more likely to earn a meeting with Henderson.