Heavyweight#12 RankedACTIVE
Shamil Gaziev
14-1
Age
35
Height
6'4"
Weight
260 lbs
Reach
78.5"
Avg Fight Time
09:21
Gym
—
UFC Record
3-2(5 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 1
Last 5
WWLLW
Finish Rate
86%
Bonuses
1
Style
MMA
Location
Khunzakh, Dagestan, Russia
Last Fight2025-11-22
WC
L - Waldo Cortes-Acosta
KO/TKOR1 3:12
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
W - Derrick Lewis
Fight History
WIN
TP
vs Thomas Petersen
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:12
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:12
WIN
DM
vs Don'Tale Mayes
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JR
vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Eye injury to Gaziev
R4 5:00
KO/TKOto Eye injury to Gaziev·R4 5:00
LOSS
WC
vs Waldo Cortes Acosta
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:22
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:22
WIN
MB
vs Martin Buday
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington· 2023-12-16
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 0:56
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 0:56
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.6/min
Grappling
0.96 TD
Defense
45%
⚖️Shamil adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
11 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+54% vs div avg
55%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
45%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
27%
⭐Other
Counters
27%
Uppercuts
18%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (55%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (110%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 209% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (13/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 86% of wins end in finish (9 KO + 3 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 83% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (44% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
Division Rank#15 of 22
0%100%
Striking Defense
45%
Average
Division Rank#17 of 22
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
39% acc68%
Clinch
49% acc21%
Ground
70% acc12%
Striking Differential-1.30/min
2.57 landed/min3.87 absorbed/min
2.57
Landed/Min
3.87
Absorbed/Min
0.64
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed120
Sig. Strikes Attempted248
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 72% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (1.5:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
30%
Low
Division Rank#13 of 22
0%100%
TD Defense
83%
Elite
Division Rank#5 of 22
0%100%
TD Success Rate
30%(est)
Landed
3
Defended
7
Total
10
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.96
TD / 15min
0.32
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
10
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
20
Attempted
30%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (83%).
3 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (30%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
240
0.66
Ratio
Absorbed
362
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.6
Standing %
66%
R3 vs R1 Output
44%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.66x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 44% of R1 pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
1:41
R2 Control
1:54
R3 Control
1:59
R1 to Final
-76%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+25.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+25.0pp
Body
-23.6pp
Leg
-1.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-19.4pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
12.0
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
2.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
17%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#20
of 22
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#14
of 22
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#15
of 22
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#17
of 22
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#7
of 22
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#12
of 22
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#8
of 22
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#21
of 22
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2614
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights