Punahele Soriano vs Nick Maximov UFC fight info, date and time
Young prospects Punahele Soriano (8-1) and Nick Maximov (7-0) square off in this exciting co-main event at UFC Vegas 47: Hermansson vs Strickland.
After following his impressive first-round KO UFC debut with another knockout win against Dusko Todorovic, Soriano suffered his first career loss in a bruising battle with Brendan Allen in his last fight.
Maximov is undefeated as a pro and won his UFC debut at UFC 266, beating Cody Brundage by decision.
Punahele Soriano vs Nick Maximov betting odds
Punahele Soriano opened as a -195 betting favorite. Placing a bet on Soriano means you would need to bet $195 in order to win $100.
Nick Maximov opened as a +175 underdog. If you bet $100 on Maximov then you would win $175.
Fight information
The fight was first announced by BJPenn.com on November 13th, 2021.
These two up-and-coming prospects will fight in the co-main event at UFC Vegas 47: Hermansson vs Strickland.
Punahele Soriano
After a promising UFC debut at UFC 245, Soriano grappled with a series of injuries that kept him out of the Octagon for over a year. He returned to action with an impressive first-round KO against Dusko Todorovic.
His last fight against Brendan Allen was a bonafide scrap but didn’t go his way, with every major media outlet picks giving Allen the victory. This was Soriano’s first career loss.
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Nick Maximov
24-year-old Maximov continued his perfect professional record with a decision victory over Cody Brundage at UFC 266. Over the fight, Maximov showcased his strong grappling skills and dominated on the ground.
Before his UFC debut, Maximov competed in Dana White’s Contender Series. Ordinarily a Middleweight, Maximov went all the way up to Heavyweight and earned a decision win over Oscar Cota.
How they match up
Nick Maximov is the taller and longer fighter with a height of 6”0 and a reach of 76”. Soriano stands 5”11 tall with a reach of 72.5”.
Soriano lands more significant strikes per minute at 4.44 compared to Maximov with 1.70. On the contrary, Maximov lands double the takedowns with an average of 3.00 per 15 minutes.
Maximov is the significantly younger fighter at just 24 years old, while Soriano is 29.
Reasons to watch
Punehele Soriano has one-punch knockout power in his hands, as he demonstrated in his first two UFC fights. In the blink of an eye, he can put any opponent out.
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As a Nick/Nate Diaz protege, Maximov brings a precocious understanding of jiu-jitsu to the Octagon. He will have to get past Soriano’s perfect TD defence to get the submission.
The odds are this fight pans out as a striker vs grappler matchup. However, after training at several boxing gyms, Maximov told the AllStar that we may be “surprised” by his hands in this fight.
The stakes
Soriano is looking to bounce back from his first career loss and continue his impressive UFC start. While Maximov isn’t a huge scalp, it will prove that Soriano can see off formidable grapplers and submission artists.
Maximov’s unbeaten professional record is at stake. With just one fight in the UFC so far, a big win at UFC Vegas 47 and Maximov could be the next ‘Nick Diaz Army’ soldier to shoot to stardom.
Punahele Soriano vs Nick Maximov predictions
Most predictions on this fight will hinge on whether or not it goes to the ground. Maximov, despite his young age, is an exceptional jiu-jitsu practitioner.
Soriano’s main threat lies in his heavy hands. If he can keep the fight standing, his polished striking skills are likely to get him the win.
UFC fighter and coach “The” James Krause said of the matchup:
“I don’t see Maximov getting Puna down. Maximov is relatively untested, he hasn’t really fought anybody.”
Maximov expects a dangerous fight. He told The AllStar:
“Puna is dangerous. He has a wild, dangerous, crazy style.”
Punahele Soriano vs Nick Maximov picks
Maximov picks a late-finish against Soriano. His predictions have him winning in the second or third round.
Punahele Soriano predicts he will bounce back from his first career loss and noted Maximov’s qualities:
“He’s got a good skillset. He seems to be well-rounded. At 7-0 he’s a winner.”
Make your Punahele Soriano vs Nick Maximov picks here.
Co-main event
Punahele Soriano vs Nick Maximov is set to go down at UFC Vegas 47: Hermansson vs. Strickland at 11:00pm EST on Saturday 5th February 2022 in a 185lbs matchup.
Punahele Soriano vs Nick Maximov betting odds
Punahele Soriano opened as a -195 betting favorite. Placing a bet on Soriano means you would need to bet $195 in order to win $100.
Nick Maximov is a +175 underdog. If you bet $100 on Maximov then you would win $175.
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Punahele Soriano vs Nick Maximov tale of the tape
- Significant 5 year age difference: Maximov is the younger fighter at 24 years old.
- Maximov has a significant 4 inch reach advantage.
- Soriano has 2 more professional MMA fights than Maximov.
Punahele Soriano | vs | Nick Maximov |
---|---|---|
29 | Age | 24 |
9 | Fights | 7 |
8 | Wins | 7 |
1 | Losses | |
5 | KO’s | 2 |
2 | Subs | 3 |
5′ 11 | Height (in) | 6′ 0 |
72.5 | Reach (in) | 76 |
Nick Maximov fighter profile and recent form
Nick Maximov is a 24 year old male fighter from United States with 7 pro wins and losses. See Nick Maximov’s full MMA record.
Nick Maximov has a 72% finish rate, including 2 by knockout, 3 by submission, 2 by decision.
Nick Maximov is currently riding a 7 fight win streak.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
6-0-0 | Cody Brundage |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 266 | 2021-09-25 | Middleweight | UFC |
Win |
5-0-0 | Oscar Cota |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Contender Series 2020 | 2020-11-17 | Heavyweight | DWCS |
Win |
4-0-0 | Johnny James Jr. |
SUB
R2 4:01
|
LFA 91 | 2020-09-11 | Light Heavyweight | LFA |
Win |
3-0-0 | Robert Allensworth |
SUB
R1 1:37
|
KOTC | 2020-01-11 | Light Heavyweight | KOTC |
Win |
2-0-0 | William Hope |
KO/TKO
R1 1:35
|
High Desert Brawl 14 | 2019-08-10 | Light Heavyweight | PC |
Punahele “Puna” Soriano fighter profile and recent form
Punahele Soriano is a 29 year old male fighter from United States with 8 pro wins and 1 losses. See Punahele Soriano’s full MMA record.
Punahele Soriano has a 88% finish rate, including 5 by knockout, 2 by submission, 1 by decision.
Punahele Soriano is looking to get back to winning ways after a loss at the hands of Brendan Allen at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss |
8-0-0 | Brendan Allen |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-07-24 | Middleweight | UFC |
Win |
7-0-0 | Duško Todorović |
KO/TKO
R1 4:48
|
UFC on ABC 1 | 2021-01-16 | Middleweight | UFC |
Win |
6-0-0 | Oskar Piechota |
KO/TKO
R1 3:17
|
UFC 245 | 2019-12-14 | Middleweight | UFC |
Win |
5-0-0 | Jamie Pickett |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Contender Series 2019 | 2019-06-18 | Middleweight | DWCS |
Win |
4-0-0 | Jhonoven Pati |
SUB
R1 3:36
|
LFA 52 | 2018-10-19 | Middleweight | LFA |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Punahele Soriano vs Nick Maximov is set to go down at UFC Vegas 47 – Hermansson vs. Strickland. The fight is expected to start at around 11:00pm EST on Saturday 5th February 2022.
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