Nick Maximov
{{Short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
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| team = Nick Diaz Academy
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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.{{Cite web |last=SN&R Staff |date=2022-02-21 |title=Ready for the main event: A look at regional MMA fighter Nick Maximov • Sacramento News & Review |url=https://sacramento.newsreview.com/2022/02/21/ready-for-the-main-event-a-look-at-regional-mma-fighter-nick-maximov/ |access-date=2022-05-14 |website=Sacramento News & Review |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2020-01-11 |title=Chico High graduate, professional MMA fighter Nick Maximov to compete Saturday at Gold Country Casino |url=https://www.chicoer.com/2020/01/11/chico-high-graduate-professional-mma-fighter-nick-maximov-to-compete-saturday-at-gold-country-casino |access-date=2022-05-14 |website=Chico Enterprise-Record |language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite web |date=2020-11-15 |title=Chico's Nick Maximov to headline Dana White's UFC Contender Series |url=https://www.chicoer.com/2020/11/15/chicos-nick-maximov-to-headline-dana-whites-ufc-contender-series |access-date=2022-05-14 |website=Chico Enterprise-Record |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2020-12-22 |title=Former Clackamas wrestler Nicholas Maximov is looking to dominate on the next level |url=https://www.theclackamasprint.net/news/former-clackamas-wrestler-nicholas-maximov-is-looking-to-dominate-on-the-next-level/ |access-date=2022-05-14 |website=The Clackamas Print |language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite web |date=2020-11-25 |title=Across The Pond Profile: Nick Maximov {{!}} MMA UK |url=https://mmauk.net/2020/11/25/across-the-pond-profile-nick-maximov/ |access-date=2022-05-14 |language=en-GB}}
Maximov faced Johnny James Jr. at LFA 91. He won the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=LFA 91 Highlight Video: Nick Maximov Hits RNC on Johnny James Jr. |url=https://www.sherdog.com/videos/highlightreels/LFA-91-Highlight-Video-Nick-Maximov-Hits-RNC-on-Johnny-James-Jr-15839 |access-date=2022-05-14 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2020-09-12 |title=LFA 91 highlights: Fighters serve up a feast of finishes in Sioux Falls |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/09/lfa-91-highlights-fighters-serve-up-a-feast-of-finishes-in-sioux-falls |access-date=2022-05-14 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}
Maximov was scheduled to face Matheus Scheffel in a Light Heavyweight bout at Dana White's Contender Series 36 on November 17, 2020.{{Cite web |title=Report: Nick Maximov Faces Matheus Scheffel On DWCS Episode 36 {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/mma/report-nick-maximov-faces-matheus-scheffel-dana-white-s-contender-series-episode-36 |access-date=2022-05-14 |website=www.fightful.com |language=en}} 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.{{cite web |author=E. Spencer Kyte |date=November 17, 2020 |title=Dana White's Contender Series Week 10 Results |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/dana-whites-contender-series-season-4-week-10-results |work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
In June 2021, it was announced that Maximov had signed with the UFC.{{Cite web |date=2021-06-17 |title=Nicholas Maximov Signs with UFC |url=https://mmasucka.com/2021/06/17/nicholas-maximov-signs-with-ufc/ |access-date=2022-05-14 |website=MMA Sucka |language=en}}
Maximov was scheduled to make his UFC debut against Karl Roberson on September 25, 2021, at UFC 266.{{Cite web |last=DNA |first=MMA |date=2021-07-28 |title=Drie nieuwe gevechten en een gecancelde partij voor UFC 266 op 25 september in Las Vegas |url=https://mmadna.nl/drie-nieuwe-gevechten-en-een-gecancelde-partij-voor-ufc-266-op-25-september-in-las-vegas/ |access-date=2021-07-28 |website=MMA DNA |language=nl}} However, due to medical issues Roberson was forced to withdraw from the event and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Cody Brundage.{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2021-09-22 |title=Karl Roberson scratched from UFC 266, Nick Maximov faces Cody Brundage |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/9/22/22688951/karl-roberson-scratched-from-ufc-266-nick-maximov-faces-cody-brundage |access-date=2021-09-23 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} Maximov won his debut via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Bitter |first=Shawn |date=2021-09-25 |title=UFC 266 Results: Nick Maximov Looks Strong in Decision Win Over Cody Brundage |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/09/25/ufc-266-results-cody-brundage-vs-nick-maximov/ |access-date=2022-05-14 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
In his sophomore performance, Maximov faced Punahele Soriano on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 200.{{Cite web |last=Behunin |first=Alex |date=2021-11-13 |title=Punahele Soriano and Nick Maximov Will Face off at UFC Event on Feb. 5 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/11/13/punahele-soriano-vs-nick-maximov-set-february-5-ufc-event/ |access-date=2021-11-14 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} He won the fight via split decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-02-05 |title=UFC Vegas 47: Nick Maximov Takes Close Split Decision Against Punahele Soriano |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/05/ufc-vegas-47-punahele-soriano-vs-nick-maximov/ |access-date=2022-02-06 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} 12 out of 16 media scores gave it to Maximov.{{Cite web |title=Nick Maximov def. Punahele Soriano :: UFC on ESPN+ 58 :: MMA Decisions |url=http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/12877/Nick-Maximov-vs-Punahele-Soriano |access-date=2022-02-16 |website=www.mmadecisions.com}}
Maximov faced Andre Petroski at UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić on May 14, 2022.{{cite web |author=Jay Anderson |date=February 21, 2022 |title=UFC: Nick Maximov vs. Andre Petroski Lined up for May 14 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/21/ufc-nick-maximov-vs-andre-petroski-lined-may-14/ |publisher=cagesidepress.com}} Maximov lost the bout after getting choked out in the first round via an anaconda choke submission.{{Cite web |last=Law |first=Eddie |date=2022-05-14 |title=UFC Vegas 54: Andre Petroski Pulls Off Biggest Upset Of The Night, Wins By Submission |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/05/14/ufc-vegas-54-nick-maximov-vs-andre-petroski/ |access-date=2022-05-15 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Maximov faced Jacob Malkoun on October 15, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 212.{{Cite web|url=https://mma.uno/zubaira-tukhugov-vs-lucas-almeida-agregado-a-ufc-280/|title=Nick Maximov vs. Jacob Malkoun agregado a UFC Vegas 62 - MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. |publisher=mma.uno|author=Steve Duncan|date=2022-09-07|access-date=2022-09-07}} {{in lang|es}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-10-15 |title=UFC Vegas 62: Jacob Malkoun Claims Decision Over Wounded Nick Maximov |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/10/15/ufc-vegas-62-nick-maximov-vs-jacob-malkoun/ |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
In late October 2022, it was reported that Maximov was released by the UFC.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-10-31 |title=Halloween Horror! Nine More Fighters Removed from UFC Roster |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/10/31/halloween-horror-nine-fighters-removed-ufc-roster/ |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
=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.{{cite web | url=https://www.si.com/fannation/mma/news/17-year-old-scores-7-second-headkick-ko-in-mma-debut-trolls-opponent-at-fury-fc- | title=17-Year-Old Scores 7-Second Headkick KO in MMA Debut, Trolls Opponent at Fury FC | date=August 3, 2024 }}
=Professional Fighters League=
On April 12, 2025, it was announced that Maximov signed with Professional Fighters League and he was scheduled to making his PFL debut against Khalid Murtazaliev in a alternate bout on April 18, 2025, at PFL 3.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=PFL Tournament 3 Update: Vinicius Cenci Replaces Alexandr Shabliy in Bracket
|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/PFL-Tournament-3-Update-Vinicius-Cenci-Replaces-Alexandr-Shabliy-in-Bracket-196668 |access-date=2025-04-12 |website=Sherdog |language=en}} However, the bout was removed from the event after Maximov withdrew.{{Cite web |last=Reinsmith |first=Trent |title=2025 PFL World Tournament 3 Full Fight Card
|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/trentreinsmith/2025/04/15/2025-pfl-world-tournament-3-full-fight-card/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=Forbes |language=en}}
Mixed martial arts record
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–2
|Said-Magomed Abdulgaziev
|Decision (unanimous)
|Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 26
|{{dts|2025|February|8}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Wheatland, California, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (195 lb) bout.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–2
|Kevem Felipe
|Decision (unanimous)
|Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 25
|{{dts|2024|November|15}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Wheatland, California, United States
|{{small|Won the A1 Combat Middleweight Championship.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–2
|Elias Urbina
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Fury FC 95
|{{dts|2024|August|2}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:27
|Dallas, Texas, United States
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|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|8–2
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo
|{{dts|2022|October|15}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|8–1
|Technical Submission (anaconda choke)
|UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić
|{{dts|2022|May|14}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:16
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–0
|Decision (split)
|UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland
|{{dts|2022|February|05}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–0
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2021|September|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Middleweight debut.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–0
|Oscar Cota
|Decision (unanimous)
|Dana White's Contender Series 36
|{{dts|2020|November|17}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Heavyweight debut.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–0
|Johnny James Jr.
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2020|September|11}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:01
|Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–0
|Robert Allensworth
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|KOTC: Return to Order
|{{dts|2020.01.11}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:37
|Oroville, California, United States
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–0
|William Hope
|TKO (punches)
|High Desert Brawl 14
|{{dts|2019.08.10}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:35
|Susanville, California, United States
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
|Bruno Casillas
|Submission (kimura)
|Hard Fought Productions 1
|{{dts|2019.07.27}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:44
|Redding, California, United States
|{{small|Light Heavyweight debut.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Nick Piecuch
|TKO (punches)
|KOTC: Terminal Velocity
|{{dts|2018.10.06}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:23
|Oroville, California, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (195 lb) bout.}}
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See also
References
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External links
- {{Sherdog|302823}}
- {{UFC|nick-maximov}}
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