MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING

Nick Maximov

8-2

Age

Height

6'0"

Weight

1855 lbs

Reach

76"

Avg Fight Time

12:15

Gym

—

Wins By

2 KO · 3 Sub · 3 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R3 2

Last 4

LLWW

Finish Rate

63%

Bonuses

—

Style

MMA

Location

Bend, United States

Fight History

LOSS

vs Jacob Malkoun

UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Andre Petroski

UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Rakic· 2025-09-27

Submission

Anaconda Choke On Ground

R1 1:16

SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R1 1:16

WIN

vs Punahele Soriano

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Cody Brundage

UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega· 2021-09-25

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Diverse Kickboxer

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

1.9/min

Grappling

4.16 TD

Defense

46%

⚖️Nick adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

10 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Head Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

60%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

50%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Leg Kicks

20%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Overhands

20%

Single Legs

20%

Rear Naked Choke

20%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Head Kicks (60%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (110%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 170% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

No finishes recorded (decision specialist)

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🤼

Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: TD/15min (4.2) and Strike Def% (46%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (10/100). Opponents exploit this.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (60% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

45%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

46%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

36% acc75%

Clinch

79% acc16%

Ground

43% acc9%

Striking Differential-0.71/min

1.93 landed/min2.64 absorbed/min

1.93

Landed/Min

2.64

Absorbed/Min

0.00

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed118

Sig. Strikes Attempted261

Key Insights

Nick is active on the ground (36%).

Primarily a headhunter with 78% targeting the head.

Distance-dominant: 75% of output at range with 36% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

High pace fighter: 4.1 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

46%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

36%

Below Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

41%

Landed

Defended

Total

4.16

TD / 15min

0.24

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

46%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

1 total attempts

Early Hunter

100%

Key Insights

Aggressive wrestler averaging 4.16 TD/15min.

TD defense at 36% could be a vulnerability.

3 career submission wins.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

236

0.73

Ratio

Absorbed

324

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

0/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

40.0

High

Strikes/Min

4.1

Standing %

64%

R3 vs R1 Output

60%

Fades Late

Key Insights

⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.73x) - absorbs more than deals.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

⚙️ High engagement score (40.0) - maintains relentless pace.

📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 60% of R1 pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 4 fights

R1 Control

1:05

R2 Control

2:20

R3 Control

2:16

R1 to Final

-29%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Increases leg kicks late in fights (+21.2pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-12.8pp

Body

-8.4pp

Leg

+21.2pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+18.7pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2714

Strong

Career-wide opponent strength

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights