Max "Pain" Griffin and Chris "The Action Man" Curtis will step into the Octagon at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of the undercard for UFC on ESPN 70. The fighters will compete in a welterweight bout on July 12 as part of the Lewis vs. Teixeira event.
Max Griffin turned pro in 2009, amassing a record of 20 wins and 11 losses with notable bouts against high-caliber opponents. His recent loss came via submission to Michael Chiesa. Despite his recent setback, Griffin has knocked out nine opponents and presents a formidable challenge for Curtis. Chris Curtis has operated as a professional fighter since 2009 and has faced diverse styles, which includes a recent TKO setback against Roman Kopylov.
What time is Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis fight
Live coverage for the Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 07:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 04:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 11:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:40 AM |
The event takes place on July 12, 2025, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The UFC on ESPN 70 features a welterweight bout between Max Griffin and Chris Curtis. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event between Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira. The event starts at 07:40 PM EST.
The timing of the fights may vary depending on how long each match lasts. This means that the ring walk time for Griffin vs. Curtis could change based on earlier fights. Fans should keep this in mind while planning to watch.
For those watching from different countries, please check your local listings for start times as they will vary by time zone.
Fighters Details
Max Griffin faces Chris Curtis in a welterweight clash with no belts on the line.
Max Griffin
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 31
- Record: 20 / 11 / 0
Griffin, known as "Pain," stands with experience from his UFC career and holds a 20-11 record. He recently suffered a loss via submission to Michael Chiesa, a seasoned fighter in the same weight class. Facing Curtis, who shares similar KO losses and competition experience, this fight presents an even challenge due to Griffin’s grappling disadvantage.
Chris Curtis
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 43
- Record: 31 / 12 / 0
Chris Curtis, "The Action Man," competes with a solid record of 31-12 primarily in the middleweight division. He recently lost by TKO against Roman Kopylov. Curtis may find difficulty facing the slightly larger Griffin due to their weight class differences.
How and where to watch the Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis Fight
You can watch Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis Fight Card
- Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira
- Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim
- Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia
- Nate Landwehr vs Morgan Charriere
- Vitor Petrino vs Austen Lane
- Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos
- Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis
- Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani
- Lauren Murphy vs Eduarda Moura
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Valter Walker
- Mitch Ramirez vs Mike Davis
- Fatima Kline vs Melissa Martinez
