Best fights of Maxim Grishin
Over 17 years as a professional, Maxim Grishin has compiled a 34-10-2 (23) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Maxim Grishin defeats Jordan Johnson
On June 6, 2019 Maxim Grishin faced Jordan Johnson in a light heavyweight bout. Grishin was 35 years old with a record of 28-7-1, and Johnson was 30 with a record of 10-0. Johnson was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Grishin won via unanimous decision.
2. Maxim Grishin defeats William Knight
On February 12, 2022 Maxim Grishin faced William Knight in a heavyweight bout. Grishin was 37 years old with a record of 31-9-2, and Knight was 33 with a record of 11-2. Grishin was coming off a loss, while Knight was on a 2-fight winning streak. Grishin won via unanimous decision.
3. Maxim Grishin defeats Leonardo Guimarães
On February 24, 2018 Maxim Grishin fought Leonardo Guimarães for the vacant AFC light heavyweight title. Grishin was 33 years old with a record of 25-7, and Guimarães was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grishin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Grishin won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Maxim Grishin defeats Joachim Christensen
On May 16, 2012 Maxim Grishin faced Joachim Christensen in a light heavyweight bout. Grishin was 28 years old with a record of 12-6, and Christensen was 33 with a record of 7-1. Grishin was coming off a loss, while Christensen was on a 4-fight winning streak. Grishin won via majority decision.
5. Maxim Grishin loses to Marcin Tybura via unanimous decision
On July 12, 2020 Maxim Grishin faced Marcin Tybura in a heavyweight bout. Grishin was 36 years old with a record of 30-7-2, and Tybura was 34 with a record of 18-6. Tybura was coming off a win. Grishin lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tybura.
6. Maxim Grishin draws with Jordan Johnson in their 2nd fight
On October 31, 2019 Maxim Grishin faced Jordan Johnson in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Grishin was 35 years old with a record of 30-7-1, and Johnson was 30 with a record of 11-1. Grishin was on a 2-fight winning streak and Johnson was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
7. Maxim Grishin submits Malik Merad
On June 13, 2015 Maxim Grishin faced Malik Merad in a light heavyweight bout. Grishin was 31 years old with a record of 19-6, and Merad was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grishin was on a 7-fight winning streak. Grishin submitted Malik Merad via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Maxim Grishin submits Dorian Ilić
On March 14, 2015 Maxim Grishin faced Dorian Ilić in a light heavyweight bout. Grishin was 30 years old with a record of 18-6, and Ilić was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grishin was on a 6-fight winning streak. Grishin submitted Dorian Ilić via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
9. Maxim Grishin submits Ray Lopez
On June 1, 2013 Maxim Grishin faced Ray Lopez in a light heavyweight bout. Grishin was 29 years old with a record of 14-6, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grishin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Grishin submitted Ray Lopez via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Maxim Grishin KOs William Hill
On October 20, 2012 Maxim Grishin faced William Hill in a light heavyweight bout. Grishin was 28 years old with a record of 13-6, and Hill was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grishin was coming off a win. Grishin stopped William Hill via TKO in the 1st round.