A dream come true, Post UFC 281 thoughts, and NYC experience
“Waiting For The Call”
Have you ever been so close to accomplishing your dream, but because of things out your control – you had to sit and wait?
The anticipation is killer.
I’d done everything I needed to do. Now my fate was in someone else’s hands.
It was 7 months since my King of Sacramento (ya’ll already know 👑) victory over David Mitchell. The UFC told me that if I beat him, it’d be my time.
And guess what? I beat him spectacularly!! Knocked him out in 43 seconds.
I was expecting a call that night or the day after with an offer!
But there was only crickets. I thought they’d might’ve put me on ice.
There was a point where I thought about giving it all up. I didn’t want to play this waiting game anymore.
The day after I voiced these negative feelings to my teammates and coaches at the gym, I reluctantly showed up the next day to another training session.
And of course, I hurt my elbow. Really bad.
The bone was sticking out and was squirting blood like a squirt gun. F*ck me.
So when I was on break and getting patched up, I checked my phone. There was a text message from Joe Silva, the matchmaker for the UFC at the time.
He was asking for my manager’s contact info 😲
Talk about perfect timing. I just hurt myself, but that’s how life works sometimes.
Shortly after, I get a call from my manager Dave Hirschbein. He’s screaming at me through the phone.
“We’re in muthaf*cka!!!!”
I was ELATED! I was just on the edge of giving up.
But the universe rewarded me. My dream had finally come true.
I understood how meaningful this was. Everybody has dreams, but not everyone can say they’ve accomplished their dream.
I was grateful for the opportunity and since then, my life has been like a movie!
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Post UFC 281
As ya’ll know from the last MPG Letter, I made my way to New York to watch the fights in person!
And the only way to describe it – it was wild!!
2 belts exchanged hands that night. And you’ve probably heard about the iconic energy and atmosphere of MSG. Some fighters who’ve fought there before say the Octagon shakes when the crowd is at their peak!
And they’re not exaggerating! Feeling that energy in person is crazy!!
The whole week I had a feeling Izzy’s reign of excellence was coming to an end. I know Poatan beat Izzy twice in kickboxing and this isn’t kickboxing, but it was a gut feeling.
And when I saw Poatan come out at Radio City Music Hall with his Apocalypto face paint and headdress, I knew Pereira had it in the bag.
If you’re in Pain’s Picks, you would’ve cashed in on that! 🤑
NYC Experience
Believe it or not, this was my first time in New York. And I already can’t wait to go back!
You know your boy loves pizza and New York is the city for pizza! So I had to indulge. Don’t think I ever had more pizza in one weekend 😅
And the best part? NYC is 420 friendly now! 🍃💨
So we hit up the best exclusive spots. First up was @astorclubnyc.
It’s a hidden SmokeEasy where they had a viewing party for the debut of Berner’s Marijuana Mania #9. The show was all about NYC cannabis establishments!
Perfect timing on all levels.
The next day, wifey and I took an Uber to an unmarked, all blacked out location with a guy standing near the door.
It sounds sketchy, but I’m telling you, this was straight out of a movie.
We got greeted at the door by the man himself, @iamthepizzapusha. A man known for his stoned gourmet pizzas! 🍃🤤
Inside was so sick! Everything from the vibe, decor, food and the smoke! Dream come true!
For the next 2 hours, we were in absolute bliss.
We got gifted “The Godfather”, a 7 gram behemoth of NYC’s finest flower. Then we were treated to a spectacular 3-course cannabis infused meal.
Outside of the euphoric benefits and judging the food as a hardcore foodie – I can honestly say it was some of the best food I’ve ever had.
Must try if you’re ever in the city!
And to top this trip off, we went to Metlife Stadium on Sunday. Big shoutouts to my guy Greg from @NoJobCards for taking us to our first NFL game ever!
We sat right on the 50 yard line!! And we got to see the Giants get the W against the Texans.
Such a perfect way to end a great trip.
My only regret is that I didn’t have more time! But I’ll be back, NYC.
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Meme of the Week 😂
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Again, I appreciate you. And let’s keep this keep this train going! #Paintrain
Max “Pain” Griffin
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