Cage Fury FC returns to action this Friday in Tampa, where Florida-based Max Quinones will look to get back in the win column.
Quinones (4-1) started his career with four straight wins before stumbling against Israel Galvan last time out. Galvan now fights for the title at CFFC 130, while Quinones is paired up with Jimi Natividad in his rebound fight.
It seems Quinones is as motivated as ever coming into CFFC 130.
“It woke me the f*ck up, really. It really did,” Quinones said of his first professional loss. “It woke me the f*ck up to where it’s like, you can’t get caught slipping at any point. And then one thing can change the whole dynamic of the fight. Literally it was just one shot and then the rest of the time, they didn’t work past my guard, or try to work for the finish, knowing I was blind, more blind than Ray Charles. I couldn’t see for the sh*t of me but at the end of the day, you’ve got to keep going. That’s what the fans love to see, they love to see that intensity and kudos to him for listening to his coaches.”
Quinones’ approach now is to not stop, no matter what, barring going completely unconscious. “At the end of the day, I’m a modern day gladiator. I’m going to keep going until you put me out kind of deal. If I’m unconscious, I’m permanently not moving type of deal. I’m going to keep coming at it, keep trying no matter what.”
“Then as far as the intensity in the cage now, it’s even more calculated, more precise. Even more aware of the MMA side of things. Cause it’s not just going out trying to bang with people. It’s more about the technical side. ‘Alright, how can I score points, how can I lead to a finish, how can I go out and dominate while fiving them multiple things to think about in the same token.'”
The plan moving forward is that “all of those things are going to be formulated together, and I expect a great showing next Friday.”
Watch our full interview with CFFC 130’s Max Quinones above.
