Jeremiah Wells vs Max Griffin — Fight recap

Max Griffin earned a split decision victory over Jeremiah Wells on February 10, 2024, in a three-round welterweight bout that saw both fighters land meaningful but limited offense. Griffin's superior striking efficiency proved decisive: he connected on 26 of 53 significant strikes (49%) compared to Wells's 32 of 86 (37%), indicating cleaner, more economical striking throughout.

Wells attempted more volume, particularly to the head with 27 of 76 strikes landed, but Griffin's precision and accuracy on his 21 head strikes made the difference in judges' eyes. Both fighters secured one takedown apiece and accumulated identical control time at 1:40, meaning the fight was decided primarily at distance.

Griffin's ability to land cleaner combinations while maintaining defensive responsibility across three rounds swayed the split decision in his favor, despite Wells's aggressive output and slight takedown success rate. The narrow verdict suggests both competitors remain in the welterweight mix, though Griffin's technical efficiency may earn him a step up in competition.