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Maxim Grishin William Knight
Maxim Grishin
35-12-2

RD3 5:00

Decision

Unanimous

William Knight
11-6

Fight: Grishin vs. Knight

USAUFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
12FEBSAT'2211:00 PM
L. heavyweight• prelim• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Maximus

Knightmare

Forms

WDLWL
WWLWW

Nationality

RussiaRussia

USAUSA

Age

(1984-05-02) 42

38(1988-04-03)

Weight

(93 kg) 205 lbs

225+ lbs (102+ kg)

Height

(191 cm) 6′3″

5′10″ (178 cm)

Reach

(193 cm) 6′4″

6′1″ (185 cm)

Gym

Akhmat Fight Club

Thornton Martial Arts

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

35

16 KO/TKO - 34%
6 submission - 13%
12 decision - 26%

11

47% - 8 KO/TKO
6% - 1 submission
12% - 2 decision

Losses

12

3 KO/TKO - 6%
4 submission - 9%
5 decision - 11%

6

12% - 2 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
24% - 4 decision

Past Opponents

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M-1 Challenge 23: Guram vs. Grishin
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grishin vs. Knight

  • Which event are William Knight and Maxim Grishin fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2.

  • How many rounds is the William Knight vs. Maxim Grishin?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the William Knight vs. Maxim Grishin?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • When is the William Knight vs. Maxim Grishin fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on February 12, 2022