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Shamil Gaziev

Shamil Gaziev

L2
14-3-0
0Prospect
/Heavyweight/Age 36/Orthodox/6' 4"/78″ reach/265 lbs
Win %
82%
SLpM
2.9
Str Acc
46%
Str Def
45%
TD Avg
1.1
TD Def
83%
Sub Avg
0.3
Finish
83%

At a Glance

2.9
SLpM
below average
46%
Str Acc
below average
1.1
TD Avg
below average
83%
Finish %
top 3%
45%
Str Def
below average
Shamil Gaziev is a orthodox Heavyweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 14-3-0, the fighter boasts a 82% win rate across 17 pro contests, with a 83% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite 83% takedown defense and a 78" reach that creates a clear distance advantage.
Career Arc
15 fightspeak +11 · current +9

Skill Profile

VOLUME43ACCURACY55KO POWER88TAKEDOWNS41TD DEFENSE79SUBMISSIONS45DURABILITY25ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.94-0.48 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
4.92+1.74 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.06-0.46 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.30-0.10 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (4.92)Landed (2.94)
0
-1.98

Wins by Method

83%Finish
KO/TKO867%
Submission217%
Decision217%
14 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (14)
8 KO
2 SUB
2 DEC
2 OTH
Losses (3)
3 KO

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
L
KO
W
KO
W
Dec
L
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
11/24(46%)
R2
11/26(42%)
R3
4/12(33%)
R4
2/12(17%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
74%
21%
Distance: 72Clinch: 20Ground: 5
Target
76%
21%
Head: 74Body: 20Leg: 3

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.3
Avg Control / Fight
1:21
TD Success Rate
29%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
2 of 15
KO/TKO Losses
3
Avg Fight Duration
1.6 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-1
Fight History6 UFC + 9 pre-UFC
15 fights12W3L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LBrando Pericic
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
May 2, 2026KKO/TKO Punch23:44
LOSS
Method
KO/TKO Punch
Round
2
of 3
Time
3:44
Division
Heavyweight
Opening Odds
-115/-105
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
2026-05-02
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