Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2018 Regular Season
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Maxim Grishin
RussiaMaxim Grishin
“Maximus”
32-10-2
RESULT

Maxim Grishin def. Rakim Cleveland (Submission)

Submission · Round 2 · 4:03
Rakim Cleveland
United StatesRakim Cleveland
“The Boogeyman”
23-18-1
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, United States

Maxim Grishin defeated Rakim Cleveland by Submission in round 2 (4:03) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2018 Regular Season, held Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Maxim Grishin vs Rakim Cleveland?

Maxim Grishin defeated Rakim Cleveland by Submission in round 2 (4:03) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2018 Regular Season, held Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale.

Referee
Dan Miragliotta
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Maxim Grishin 48%52% Rakim Cleveland

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

32-10-2
Record
23-18-1
1528
Elo rating
1542
0
Win Streak
0
42
Age
37
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
78"
198 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
Orthodox
Stance
—
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Russia
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

3.26
SLpM
—
52%
Str. Acc.
—
2.27
SApM
—
58%
Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

0.21
TD Avg.
—
16%
TD Acc.
—
66%
TD Def.
—
0.00
Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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  • W
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  • W
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  • L
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  • W
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    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Rakim Cleveland · 1-4
  • L
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    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2019 Regular SeasonThu, Aug 8, 2019
    Submission · R1 · 1:56 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Viktor Nemkov
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    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Vinny Magalhaes
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2Sat, Oct 13, 2018
    Submission · R1 · 1:20 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Maxim Grishin
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2018 Regular SeasonThu, Aug 2, 2018
    Submission · R2 · 4:03 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Rashid Yusupov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2018 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 21, 2018
    TKO · R3 · 0:01 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 5 fights · 0 fights
45.6
Avg sig. strikes
—
0.20
Avg takedowns
—
1:23
Avg control time
—
69
Career high strikes
—
1
Career high TDs
—

Strike Distribution

Maxim Grishin
Strike target
Rakim Cleveland
42%
Head
—
20%
Body
—
38%
Leg
—
Maxim Grishin
Strike position
Rakim Cleveland
82%
Distance
—
11%
Clinch
—
8%
Ground
—