Shamil Gaziev

MMA Record: 14-2-0
UFC Record: 3-2-0
Weight Class: Heavyweight (Ranked #11)
Fighting Style: MMA
Hometown: Khunzakh, Dagestan, Russia

Shamil Gaziev - UFC Fighter Profile

Shamil Gaziev is a professional mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC Heavyweight division and is ranked #11. Born in Khunzakh, Dagestan, Russia, Shamil Gaziev has compiled an MMA record of 14-2-0 with a UFC record of 3-2-0. Known for their MMA fighting style, With an ELO rating of 1032, Shamil Gaziev ranks #610 out of 2638 UFC fighters.

Career Highlights: Shamil Gaziev has 3 wins in the UFC. Shamil Gaziev lands an average of 2.62 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.93 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

5
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Shamil Gaziev, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 14 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the heavyweight division at 265 lbs., Gaziev stands tall at 6' 4' with a reach of 78'. In the octagon, Gaziev has demonstrated a striking accuracy of 47%, absorbing an average of 3.97 strikes per minute while maintaining a strike defense of 45%. His takedown attempts are less frequent, averaging 0.93 per 15 minutes with a success rate of 30%. Notable victories in Gaziev's career include a knockout win against Martin Buday, who held an ELO rating of 1049. In his most recent fights, he has demonstrated resilience and skill, winning three out of five bouts. His UFC debut took place on December 16, 2023, with a victory over Martin Buday via KO/TKO punches. However, he suffered a setback against Jairzinho Rozenstruik in March 2024, losing via KO/TKO. He bounced back with a unanimous decision win against Don'Tale Mayes in August 2024 and another knockout victory against Thomas Petersen in February 2025. Unfortunately, Gaziev faced defeat once more on November 22, 2025, losing via KO/TKO punch to Waldo Cortes Acosta. As of his current UFC ranking, Gaziev holds the #11 position in the heavyweight division.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1049

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 4'
Weight
Heavyweight
Reach
78'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Feb 10 1990
Age
35
Peak ELO
1045
ELO Rank
610 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
68-23-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1043.2
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1005.3

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.62
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
47%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.97
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
45%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.93
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
30%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.3
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Shamil Gaziev Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-11-22 UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker Waldo Cortes Acosta KO/TKO Punch 1 1:22 Loss
2025-02-01 UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov Thomas Petersen KO/TKO Punch 1 3:12 Win
2024-08-03 UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov Don'Tale Mayes U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-03-02 UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev Jairzinho Rozenstruik KO/TKO 4 5:00 Loss
2023-12-16 UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington Martin Buday KO/TKO Punches 2 0:56 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Shamil Gaziev ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
5 2025-11-22 Waldo Cortes Acosta 1105 Loss -13 1032
4 2025-02-01 Thomas Petersen 1002 Win +20 1045
3 2024-08-03 Don'Tale Mayes 1014 Win +16 1025
2 2024-03-02 Jairzinho Rozenstruik 1074 Loss -14 1009
1 2023-12-16 Martin Buday 1049 Win +23 1023

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