A ticket to a larger promotion could be on the line when Max Griffin defends his welterweight championship against Chidi Njokuani at Tachi Palace Fights 23 on Thursday night.
Both fighters made weight without issue on Wednesday, as Griffin tipped the scales at 168 pounds, while Njokuani checked in at 170. TPF 23 “Cinco de Mayhem” takes place at Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, Calif., and streams live and free on Sherdog.com beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Griffin, 29, enters the matchup on a six-fight winning streak.