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Max Griffin Wants Carlos Condit Or Vicente Luque Next After Gruesome TKO Win

UFC welterweight Max Griffin is targeting a big name opponent next. Griffin returned to the win column with a gruesome third-round TKO win over Ramiz Brahimaj where the latter’s ear appeared to be coming off. With the damage he inflicted on Brahimaj going viral, Griffin is now looking ahead to a bigger name and has […]

UFC welterweight Max Griffin is targeting a big name opponent next.

Griffin returned to the win column with a gruesome third-round TKO win over Ramiz Brahimaj where the latter’s ear appeared to be coming off.

With the damage he inflicted on Brahimaj going viral, Griffin is now looking ahead to a bigger name and has two in particular that he wants — former interim champion Carlos Condit and current ranked welterweight Vicente Luque.

“I have respect for all these guys, but there are some names I need to throw out,” Griffin said after the fight (via MMA Junkie). “Carlos Condit, I’ve always wanted to fight a legend like him. I have so much respect for him. I love that man.

“And Vicente Luque—he’s a beast. He slugs it out and that would be a sick fight.”

In reality, a fight with Luque seems highly unlikely.

The Brazilian is currently ranked No. 10 in the welterweight rankings and is looking to climb up further by facing similarly ranked opponents. Griffin, meanwhile, is unranked and only just snapped a two-fight losing streak.

That said, a fight with Condit is more likely.

The 36-year-old recently snapped a five-fight losing streak with a unanimous decision win over Court McGee last month. He is unlikely to face a ranked opponent anytime soon and it would make more sense for him to face unranked opponents such as Griffin who will be looking to add a legend to their resume.

Given that Griffin prefers to strike rather than grapple, it would certainly be an entertaining contest.

Who do you think Griffin should face next?

Vicente Luque Plans To KO Nate Diaz But Would Take Michael Chiesa Fight

Vicente Luque has two names in mind for his next Octagon appearance. Nate Diaz or Michael Chiesa. At UFC Vegas 5 last Saturday, Luque picked up another knockout win as he scored a second-round KO over Randy Brown. It was a solid performance for the now…

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Vicente Luque Explains Why He Wants To Fight Nate Diaz

Welterweight contender Vicente Luque has explained why he chose to call out Nate Diaz immediately after beating Randy Brown at UFC Vegas 5. Speaking to media at the post-fight press conference Luque opened up about why he thinks Diaz is the perfect next opponent for him, he said. “Nate Diaz is a super respected guy, […]

“Nate Diaz is a super respected guy, everybody know what he’s capable of and what he’s accomplished. That’s why I think it’s a great name even though he’s underneath me in the rankings.

“I think it would add a lot to my name, that’s why I want that fight. It’s a super exciting fight in my mind. People see my highlights, you watch Nate’s highlights, there’s no way it won’t be a great fight.”

Luque understands his name doesn’t hold the value of Conor McGregor or Jorge Masvidal but thinks a fight between him and Diaz can be sold purely on the fact it is almost guaranteed to be a war, he said.

“The truth is that I don’t know if they’re (UFC) going to try it, but for me, Nate is a fighter and fighters fight. I’m the kind of fighter that I’m going to put on an exciting fight no matter who it is. So Nate wants a big fight, I’m not going to sell it by talking, but definitely going to sell it by fighting.

“He knows I’m going to step in and I’m going to try to take his head off,” Luque continued. “Even if he tries to take my head off, I’m going to keep on pushing. It’s an exciting fight. If Nate wants to be in exciting fights, I’m the name, I’m the guy. I’m willing to fight anybody in the top 15 right now. I feel great. I like to keep myself active. I feel that makes me evolve. Nate is the name I want right now, but you know, if it doesn’t work out right now, no problem. I’m still going to be excited to fight another name in the top 15.” (Transcribed by MMA Junkie)

Do you want to see Vicente Luque square off against Nate Diaz?

Vicente Luque Outclasses Randy Brown – UFC Vegas 5 Highlights

Vicente Luque added another finish to his record. Luque took on Randy Brown in a welterweight bout on the main card of UFC Vegas 5 on Saturday night and simply outclassed his opponent. The Brazilian dropped Brown in the opening round while peppering him with a number of leg kicks. He would then land a […]

Vicente Luque added another finish to his record.

Luque took on Randy Brown in a welterweight bout on the main card of UFC Vegas 5 on Saturday night and simply outclassed his opponent.

The Brazilian dropped Brown in the opening round while peppering him with a number of leg kicks. He would then land a knee to Brown’s head towards the end of the second round before finishing the fight off via TKO.

You can watch the highlights below:

What did you think of Luque’s performance?

Vicente Luque Finishes Randy Brown With Knees And Strikes – UFC Vegas 5 Results

Next up on the UFC Vegas 5 main card is a welterweight clash between Vicente Luque and Randy Brown. Round 1: Brown starts with some jabs but receives a leg kick from Luque. Brown lands his own leg kick but later recives another one. Luque continues to land low kicks. Luque partially lands an overhand […]

Next up on the UFC Vegas 5 main card is a welterweight clash between Vicente Luque and Randy Brown.

Round 1: Brown starts with some jabs but receives a leg kick from Luque. Brown lands his own leg kick but later recives another one. Luque continues to land low kicks. Luque partially lands an overhand right. Luque drops Brown with a right hand as the latter enters the pocket. Luque eventually goes to his feet after engaging Brown on the ground. Luque goes to the leg kicks again. Brown looks to establish a jab but keeps getting caught on the counter by Luque who continues to back him up against the fence. Luque staggers Brown who later goes for the body lock and has him up against the fence. They separate and the round ends.

Round 2: Brown lands a front kick that partially lands on Luque’s head. Brown lands a stinging body kick and Luque responds with a leg kick that hits the groin of Brown as the fight is momentarily stopped. It resumes soon after. Brown lands a teep kick to the leg. Luque blocks a spinning back kick. They start to engage more. Luque lands a leg kick. Luque is showing good head movement as he avoids the jab of Brown. He drops Brown after another thunderous leg kick. Luque lets him up. He continues to land leg kicks as Brown switches stances. Brown clinches Luque up and looks to land knees but Luque is aware of the situation. Brown catches a body kick and lands a spinning elbow. Brown is backed up against the fence and uses good head movement to avoid strikes. He later lands a huge takedown with a minute left in the round. Luque gets up soon after. Luque lands a knee to the head that has Brown out as he finishes him to get the TKO win!

Official result: Vicente Luque defeats Randy Brown via TKO (R2, 4:55).

Vicente Luque Breaks Down Potential Fight Between Teammates Kamaru Usman & Gilbert Burns

Vicente Luque knows Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns was always going to be a closer fight than Usman vs. Masvidal. Originally, Usman and Burns were scheduled to headline UFC 251 but the Brazilian tested positive for COVID-19. Since then, UFC president, …

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