Asylzhan Bakytjanuly earned a unanimous decision victory over Maxim Grishin at ACA 202. All three judges scored the bout in favor of Bakytjanuly after the full distance. The fight went the scheduled rounds with Bakytjanuly controlling enough of the action to secure the clear decision win. Details of the specific round scores and fight highlights were not provided in the brief announcement.
Asylzhan Bakytjanuly picked up a unanimous decision win over Maxim Grishin at ACA 202 on April 12, 2026, with all three judges scoring the bout in his favor after the full distance.
Grishin, known as "Maximus," is a 42-year-old Russian veteran fighting out of Fight Club Akhmat. He carries a professional record of 32 wins, 10 losses, and 2 draws, making him one of the more experienced fighters on the ACA roster. Standing six-foot-three with a 78-inch reach, Grishin is a physically imposing orthodox striker who lands 3.26 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent accuracy rate. His ground game leans almost entirely on his striking, with minimal takedown and submission activity across his career.
Bakytjanuly outworked Grishin over the course of the fight, controlling enough of the action to earn a clear verdict on all three scorecards. Specific round scores and fight highlights were not included in the initial announcement.
Why it matters
- The loss hands Grishin his tenth career defeat, a notable setback for a fighter at 42 with an otherwise decorated record.
- Bakytjanuly's ability to neutralize Grishin's size and striking output over a full fight suggests he remains a competitive force in the ACA light heavyweight or heavyweight division.
- The result continues to shape the competitive landscape at the top of ACA's roster, with Bakytjanuly strengthening his case for a higher-profile matchup.
