Nick Maximov, a member of the Nick Diaz Army, faced significant challenges over the past few years, including a surprising UFC release and a severe knee injury that required 18 months of recovery. Despite these setbacks, he maintained a positive outlook, recently returning to competition with victories in A1 Combat after overcoming his injury. Looking ahead, Maximov aims to rejoin the UFC, believing that his increased maturity and revised training approach will lead to a more successful comeback.