LAS VEGAS – Nick Maximov is taking big steps in his young MMA career.
The 24-year-old picked up his second UFC wini since earning a contract at Dana White’s Contender Series at UFC Fight Night 200 on Saturday. Maximov (8-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) kept his unbeaten record by edging out Punahele Soriano with a split decision in the co-main event.
It was Maximov’s first UFC co-main event in just his second official fight with the promotion. But despite the big stage, he said there was no pressure or nerves.
