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Michael Chiesa Ready to Put Friendship Aside to Defeat Max Griffin ‘I’m pretty pumped about it.’

Maverick’ Michael Chiesa will soon be facing ‘Pain’ Max Griffin at UFC 310 upcoming on December 7. Fighting against a friend of his is no issue whatsoever.

Michael Chiesa to Fight His Friend

The American grappler Michael Chiesa has trained with Max Griffin previously and they consider each other friends. But this will be put aside for their welterweight showdown. Speaking in an interview with James Lynch, ‘Maverick’ explained:

“I was happy to get Max as an opponent. He’s a total stud. Him and I—I would consider him a friend.