Max Griffin, UFC 264 post-fight Credit score: Gabriel Gonzalez/Cageside Press
Max Griffin has seen some issues in his 30-fight skilled profession. He’s fought massive names and on massive exhibits. Nevertheless, when he bought his newest contract supply, the magnitude of it was nonetheless sufficient to get a bodily response out of the UFC welterweight.
“Man, when I heard Michael Chiesa I jumped off the couch,” he mentioned with a chuckle. “I got [the text] at like eight o’clock at night on the couch and it said ‘UFC 310 – Michael Chiesa.’”
The longevity of Chiesa’s profession is absolutely what stood out to Griffin at first. He’s not solely close to the highest of the game, however has held that spot for a extremely very long time. Griffin is aware of {that a} win over him might imply massive issues for “Pain”.
“He’s a big name to me. He’s been ranked for my whole life – that’s what it feels like,” he mentioned. “He’s fought some of the biggest names. He’s really impressive… he’s a big name, man and a win over him is going to be nice.”
Profitable is vital in any sport, however he isn’t simply planning on successful this one. He expects to go in there to do it in emphatic trend. Whereas he gained’t say precisely how he’s going to do it, he does have some options for these with a little bit extra cash of their pocket.
“I don’t want to say exactly, but I’m going to say bet on me,” Griffin mentioned. “I’m a favorite, but it’s not too much – you’ll still get paid. And I’ll say inside the distance. That should be plus-money.”
You possibly can catch his struggle with Michael Chiesa as a part of the UFC 310 prelims. That a part of the cardboard will begin at 6pm EST and can air on each ESPN2 and ESPN+.
You possibly can hear all the audio of this interview at 2:03.
