Nick Maximov Explained

Nick Maximov
Birth Date:23 December 1997
Birth Place:Bend, Oregon, U.S.
Weight Lb:185
Weight Class:Middleweight
Reach:76 in[1]
Fighting Out Of:Stockton, California
Team:Nick Diaz Academy
Years Active:2018–present
Mma Kowin:2
Mma Subwin:4
Mma Decwin:3
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:1
Sherdog:302823

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 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

|-|Win|align=center|9–2|Elias Urbina|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Fury FC 95||align=center|1|align=center|4:21|Dallas, Texas, United States||-|Loss|align=center|8–2|Jacob Malkoun|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|8–1|Andre Petroski|Technical Submission (anaconda choke)|||align=center|1|align=center|1:16|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-|Win|align=center|8–0|Punahele Soriano|Decision (split)|| |align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–0|Cody Brundage|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 266||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–0|Oscar Cota|Decision (unanimous)|Dana White's Contender Series 36||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–0|Johnny James Jr.|Submission (rear-naked choke)|LFA 91||align=center|2|align=center|4:01|Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States| |-|Win|align=center|4–0|Robert Allensworth|Submission (rear-naked choke)|KOTC: Return to Order||align=center|1|align=center|1:37|Oroville, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–0|William Hope|TKO (punches)|High Desert Brawl 14||align=center|1|align=center|1:35|Susanville, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Bruno Casillas|Submission (kimura)|Hard Fought Championship 1||align=center|2|align=center|3:44|Redding, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Nick Piecuch|TKO (punches)|KOTC: Terminal Velocity||align=center|1|align=center|0:23|Oroville, California, United States|[24]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stats UFC. ufcstats.com.
  2. Web site: SN&R Staff . 2022-02-21 . Ready for the main event: A look at regional MMA fighter Nick Maximov • Sacramento News & Review . 2022-05-14 . Sacramento News & Review . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2020-01-11 . Chico High graduate, professional MMA fighter Nick Maximov to compete Saturday at Gold Country Casino . 2022-05-14 . Chico Enterprise-Record . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2020-11-15 . Chico's Nick Maximov to headline Dana White's UFC Contender Series . 2022-05-14 . Chico Enterprise-Record . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2020-12-22 . Former Clackamas wrestler Nicholas Maximov is looking to dominate on the next level . 2022-05-14 . The Clackamas Print . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2020-11-25 . Across The Pond Profile: Nick Maximov MMA UK . 2022-05-14 . en-GB.
  7. Web site: Sherdog.com . LFA 91 Highlight Video: Nick Maximov Hits RNC on Johnny James Jr. . 2022-05-14 . Sherdog . en.
  8. Web site: 2020-09-12 . LFA 91 highlights: Fighters serve up a feast of finishes in Sioux Falls . 2022-05-14 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  9. Web site: Report: Nick Maximov Faces Matheus Scheffel On DWCS Episode 36 Fightful News . 2022-05-14 . www.fightful.com . en.
  10. Web site: E. Spencer Kyte . November 17, 2020 . Dana White's Contender Series Week 10 Results . Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  11. Web site: 2021-06-17 . Nicholas Maximov Signs with UFC . 2022-05-14 . MMA Sucka . en.
  12. Web site: DNA . MMA . 2021-07-28 . Drie nieuwe gevechten en een gecancelde partij voor UFC 266 op 25 september in Las Vegas . 2021-07-28 . MMA DNA . nl.
  13. Web site: Heck . Mike . 2021-09-22 . Karl Roberson scratched from UFC 266, Nick Maximov faces Cody Brundage . 2021-09-23 . MMA Fighting . en.
  14. Web site: Bitter . Shawn . 2021-09-25 . UFC 266 Results: Nick Maximov Looks Strong in Decision Win Over Cody Brundage . 2022-05-14 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  15. Web site: Behunin . Alex . 2021-11-13 . Punahele Soriano and Nick Maximov Will Face off at UFC Event on Feb. 5 . 2021-11-14 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  16. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-02-05 . UFC Vegas 47: Nick Maximov Takes Close Split Decision Against Punahele Soriano . 2022-02-06 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  17. Web site: Nick Maximov def. Punahele Soriano :: UFC on ESPN+ 58 :: MMA Decisions . 2022-02-16 . www.mmadecisions.com.
  18. Web site: Jay Anderson . February 21, 2022 . UFC: Nick Maximov vs. Andre Petroski Lined up for May 14 . cagesidepress.com.
  19. Web site: Law . Eddie . 2022-05-14 . UFC Vegas 54: Andre Petroski Pulls Off Biggest Upset Of The Night, Wins By Submission . 2022-05-15 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  20. Web site: Nick Maximov vs. Jacob Malkoun agregado a UFC Vegas 62 - MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. . mma.uno. Steve Duncan. 2022-09-07. 2022-09-07.
  21. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-10-15 . UFC Vegas 62: Jacob Malkoun Claims Decision Over Wounded Nick Maximov . 2022-10-15 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  22. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-10-31 . Halloween Horror! Nine More Fighters Removed from UFC Roster . 2022-11-01 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  23. Web site: 17-Year-Old Scores 7-Second Headkick KO in MMA Debut, Trolls Opponent at Fury FC .
  24. Web site: Sherdog.com. Nick Maximov. Sherdog.