Shamil Gaziev
1016 ELO #866Sensible Hypothetical Matchups
No fight is booked yet. These active Heavyweight fighters are a similar age (within 8 years) and ELO (closest to 1016), and have not fought Shamil Gaziev before.
| Opponent | Age | ELO | Δ ELO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Williams | 36 | 1029 | 13 |
| Marcus Buchecha | 36 | 974 | 42 |
| Ciryl Gane | 36 | 1154 | 138 |
| Tyrell Fortune | 35 | 1020 | 4 |
| Gokhan Saricam | 35 | 1023 | 7 |
| Mohammed Usman | 37 | 1029 | 13 |
Fight Results Breakdown
Fighter Profile
In the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker on November 22, 2025, Shamil Gaziev (14-1-0, ELO: 1032) will face Waldo Cortes Acosta (ELO: 1118). Gaziev, currently active with a UFC record of 3-2-0, is an underdog in this matchup, with an ELO difference of 86 points.
Gaziev's takedown accuracy stands at 30%, while Cortes Acosta boasts a higher rate of 50%. However, Gaziev's strike accuracy (48%) slightly edges out his opponent's (48%). In terms of strikes per minute, Gaziev averages 2.57 compared to Cortes Acosta's unspecified rate.
Based on the ELO difference and a slight advantage in striking accuracy, it appears that Cortes Acosta may be favored in this matchup. However, betting odds are not provided for this hypothetical event, so it remains to be seen if they align with the ELO prediction.
Biggest Win
Physical & Background Stats
Performance Statistics
Shamil Gaziev Fight History
No defeats in this fight history.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates | Brando Pericic | 2 | Loss |
| 2025-11-22 | UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker | Waldo Cortes Acosta | 1 | Loss |
| 2025-02-01 | UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov | Thomas Petersen | 1 | Win |
| 2024-08-03 | UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov | Don'Tale Mayes | 3 | Win |
| 2024-03-02 | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 4 | Loss |
| 2023-12-16 | UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington | Martin Buday | 2 | Win |
ELO Progression Over Time
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Shamil Gaziev ELO Rating Calculation
| Date | Opponent Name | Opponent ELO | Result | ELO Gained | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | Brando Pericic | 1040 | Loss | -16 | 1016 |
| 2025-11-22 | Waldo Cortes Acosta | 1105 | Loss | -13 | 1032 |
| 2025-02-01 | Thomas Petersen | 1002 | Win | +20 | 1045 |
| 2024-08-03 | Don'Tale Mayes | 1014 | Win | +16 | 1025 |
| 2024-03-02 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 1074 | Loss | -14 | 1009 |
| 2023-12-16 | Martin Buday | 1049 | Win | +23 | 1023 |