Nick Maximov

Nick Maximov
Born	(1997-12-23) December 23, 1997 (age 26) Bend, Oregon, U.S.
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Division	Middleweight
Reach	76 in (193 cm) [1]
Fighting out of	Stockton, California
Team	Nick Diaz Academy
Years active	2018–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	12
Wins	10
By knockout	2
By submission	4
By decision	4
Losses	2
By submission	1
By decision	1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nick Maximov (born December 23, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Starting out with karate and taekwondo at the age of 11, he then took on jiu-jitsu. Maximov wrestled while in high school, having a very successful run on the Chico High wrestling team, with 137 wins against 37 losses. He would continue wrestling while attending college, first wrestling for Clackamas Community College and, briefly, at Oregon State, earning All-American honors during his second season at Clackamas Community College. ^{[2] [3]}

Through an introduction through his father being friends with a training partner of the Diaz brothers, Nick started training at Nate Diaz Academy in Stockton. ^{[4] [5]}

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Making his MMA professional debut at KOTC Terminal Velocity, he defeated Nick Piecuch via TKO in the first round, followed by a second round kimura at Hard Fought Championships 1 against Bruno Casillas. He would go on to defeat William Hope via TKO in round one at Iron Pit Promotions High Desert Brawl 14, before picking up a rear-naked submission in the first round at KOTC Return to Order. ^[6]

Maximov faced Johnny James Jr. at LFA 91. He won the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round. ^{[7] [8]}

Maximov was scheduled to face Matheus Scheffel in a Light Heavyweight bout at Dana White's Contender Series 36 on November 17, 2020. ^[9] However, Scheffel pulled out of the bout and was scheduled at Heavyweight against Oscar Cota, who also had his opponent pull out. He won the fight via unanimous decision, however wasn't awarded a UFC contract. ^[10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In June 2021, it was announced that Maximov had signed with the UFC. ^[11]

Maximov was scheduled to make his UFC debut against Karl Roberson on September 25, 2021, at UFC 266. ^[12] However, due to medical issues Roberson was forced to withdraw from the event and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Cody Brundage. ^[13] Maximov won his debut via unanimous decision. ^[14]

In his sophomore performance, Maximov faced Punahele Soriano on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 200. ^[15] He won the fight via split decision. ^[16] 12 out of 16 media scores gave it to Maximov. ^[17]

Maximov faced Andre Petroski at UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić on May 14, 2022. ^[18] Maximov lost the bout after getting choked out in the first round via an anaconda choke submission. ^[19]

Maximov faced Jacob Malkoun on October 15, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 212. ^[20] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. ^[21]

In late October 2022, it was reported that Maximov was released by the UFC. ^[22]

Post-UFC Career

In his first fight since leaving the UFC, Maximov faced TUF 23 veteran Elias Urbina at Fury FC 95 on August 2, 2024. He would win the fight via submission in the first round. ^[23]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

12 matches	10 wins	2 losses
By knockout	2	0
By submission	4	1
By decision	4	1

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	10–2	Kevem Felipe	Decision (unanimous)	Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 25	November 15, 2024	3	5:00	Wheatland, California, United States	Won the A1 Combat Middleweight Championship.
Win	9–2	Elias Urbina	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Fury FC 95	August 2, 2024	1	4:27	Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss	8–2	Jacob Malkoun	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo	October 15, 2022	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	8–1	Andre Petroski	Technical Submission (anaconda choke)	UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić	May 14, 2022	1	1:16	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	8–0	Punahele Soriano	Decision (split)	UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland	February 5, 2022	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	7–0	Cody Brundage	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 266	September 25, 2021	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Middleweight debut.
Win	6–0	Oscar Cota	Decision (unanimous)	Dana White's Contender Series 36	November 17, 2020	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Heavyweight debut.
Win	5–0	Johnny James Jr.	Submission (rear-naked choke)	LFA 91	September 11, 2020	2	4:01	Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Win	4–0	Robert Allensworth	Submission (rear-naked choke)	KOTC: Return to Order	January 11, 2020	1	1:37	Oroville, California, United States
Win	3–0	William Hope	TKO (punches)	High Desert Brawl 14	August 10, 2019	1	1:35	Susanville, California, United States
Win	2–0	Bruno Casillas	Submission (kimura)	Hard Fought Championship 1	July 27, 2019	2	3:44	Redding, California, United States	Light Heavyweight debut.
Win	1–0	Nick Piecuch	TKO (punches)	KOTC: Terminal Velocity	October 6, 2018	1	0:23	Oroville, California, United States	Catchweight (195 lb) bout.

^[24]

See also

• List of male mixed martial artists

References

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2. SN&R Staff (February 21, 2022). "Ready for the main event: A look at regional MMA fighter Nick Maximov • Sacramento News & Review". Sacramento News & Review. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
3. "Chico High graduate, professional MMA fighter Nick Maximov to compete Saturday at Gold Country Casino". Chico Enterprise-Record. January 11, 2020. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
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5. "Former Clackamas wrestler Nicholas Maximov is looking to dominate on the next level". The Clackamas Print. December 22, 2020. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
6. "Across The Pond Profile: Nick Maximov | MMA UK". November 25, 2020. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
7. Sherdog.com. "LFA 91 Highlight Video: Nick Maximov Hits RNC on Johnny James Jr". Sherdog. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
8. "LFA 91 highlights: Fighters serve up a feast of finishes in Sioux Falls". MMA Junkie. September 12, 2020. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
9. "Report: Nick Maximov Faces Matheus Scheffel On DWCS Episode 36 | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
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12. DNA, MMA (July 28, 2021). "Drie nieuwe gevechten en een gecancelde partij voor UFC 266 op 25 september in Las Vegas". MMA DNA (in Dutch). Retrieved July 28, 2021.
13. Heck, Mike (September 22, 2021). "Karl Roberson scratched from UFC 266, Nick Maximov faces Cody Brundage". MMA Fighting. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
14. Bitter, Shawn (September 25, 2021). "UFC 266 Results: Nick Maximov Looks Strong in Decision Win Over Cody Brundage". Cageside Press. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
15. Behunin, Alex (November 13, 2021). "Punahele Soriano and Nick Maximov Will Face off at UFC Event on Feb. 5". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
16. Anderson, Jay (February 5, 2022). "UFC Vegas 47: Nick Maximov Takes Close Split Decision Against Punahele Soriano". Cageside Press. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
17. "Nick Maximov def. Punahele Soriano :: UFC on ESPN+ 58 :: MMA Decisions". www.mmadecisions.com. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
18. Jay Anderson (February 21, 2022). "UFC: Nick Maximov vs. Andre Petroski Lined up for May 14". cagesidepress.com.
19. Law, Eddie (May 14, 2022). "UFC Vegas 54: Andre Petroski Pulls Off Biggest Upset Of The Night, Wins By Submission". Cageside Press. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
20. Steve Duncan (September 7, 2022). "Nick Maximov vs. Jacob Malkoun agregado a UFC Vegas 62 - MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español". mma.uno. Retrieved September 7, 2022.(in Spanish)
21. Anderson, Jay (October 15, 2022). "UFC Vegas 62: Jacob Malkoun Claims Decision Over Wounded Nick Maximov". Cageside Press. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
22. Anderson, Jay (October 31, 2022). "Halloween Horror! Nine More Fighters Removed from UFC Roster". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
23. "17-Year-Old Scores 7-Second Headkick KO in MMA Debut, Trolls Opponent at Fury FC".
24. Sherdog.com. "Nick Maximov". Sherdog.

External links

• Professional MMA record for Nick Maximov from Sherdog
• Nick Maximov at UFC