Shamil Gaziev: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

One Punch, One Second: Gaziev Destroys Nzechukwu at UFC Sacramento

Shamil Gaziev knocked out Kennedy Nzechukwu with a single right hand just 1 minute and 20 seconds into their fight Nzechukwu fought with his hands down

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 22

Shamil Gaziev returns to win column with terrifying one-punch KO at UFC Sacramento

Shamil Gaziev is back in the win column after scoring a vicious one-hitter-quitter tonight in California. Kennedy Nzechukwu piled on the pressure in the opening minute of his UFC Sacramento clash with Gaziev on tonight’s prelims.

MMA News / The Body Lock / August 22

UFC Sacramento: Gaziev and Nzechukwu Both Seek First Win in Months

Shamil Gaziev (14-3) has lost two straight fights by knockout, most recently to Brando Pericic in May 2026 Kennedy Nzechukwu (14-6-1) is winless in his

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / August 20

Shamil Gaziev vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu prediction, odds, pick for UFC Sacramento

UFC Sacramento: Anthony Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues continues with the prelims with a fight between Shamil Gaziev and Kennedy Nzechukwuin the heavyweight division.

MMA News / HITC / May 2

Shamil Gaziev knocked out by Brando Pericic in wild UFC Perth heavyweight scrap

Shamil Gaziev was handed his second straight knockout defeat during a chaotic bout at UFC Perth. The event, held on Saturday, marked the promotion’s latest return to Australia.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 2

Brando Pericic stops Shamil Gaziev with second-round KO at UFC Perth

Brando Pericic kept his knockout streak intact at UFC Perth on Saturday, stopping Shamil Gaziev with a right hand at 3:44 of the second round after one of the wildest heavyweight brawls in recent memory.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 2

Shamil Gaziev suffers brutal knockout in epic UFC Perth heavyweight clash

Shamil Gaziev suffered his second knockout loss in a row in a wild clash at UFC Perth. This Saturday, the premier MMA promotion returned to Australia for UFC Perth, headlined by a welterweight clash between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates.

MMA News / The Body Lock / May 2

Shamil Gaziev vs Brando Pericic Odds Shift as UFC Perth Fight Approaches

Brando Pericic is listed as the betting favorite at -142 against No. 14-ranked Shamil Gaziev at +116 Pericic has won both UFC fights by first-round knockout

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / April 30

Shamil Gaziev vs. Brando Pericic prediction, odds, pick for UFC Perth

The UFC Perth Main Card is heating up as we bring you another prediction and pick for this next upcoming bout in the Heavyweight Division. No. 14-ranked Shamil Gaziev of Bahrain will take on Australia’s own Brando Pericic looking to knock him off his ranking.

MMA News / HITC / April 27

From heavy to ready: Shamil Gaziev loses 40+ pounds for UFC

Gaziev admits to being well over 300lb when he’s not in training camp. Despite being 6’4″, the Dagestani heavyweight is known for his distinct personality and fighting style.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 26

Shamil Gaziev reveals he cuts over 40lb just to make the UFC heavyweight limit

Shamil Gaziev has revealed that he tips the scales well over 300lb when he isn’t preparing for a fight. The Dagestani heavyweight is a cult figure with UFC fans, known for his knockouts as well as an unorthodox style and comical interviews.

MMA News / Yardbarker / March 29

Potential matchups after UFC Fight Night in Seattle

UFC Fight Night in Seattle was a wild night with fights that are going to shake up multiple divisions.

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MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 22

Waldo Cortes-Acosta KOs Shamil Gaziev on three days’ notice, calls out Tom Aspinall

Waldo Cortes-Acosta has officially entered the realm of MMA legend. After accepting a last-minute fight 72 hours prior, flying 18 hours across the globe,

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 20

Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Shamil Gaziev prediction, odds, pick for UFC Qatar

The UFC Qatar Main Card is finally here and we’re set to bring you a betting prediction and pick for this last-minute bout in the Heavyweight Division.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 20

Waldo Cortes-Acosta steps in on three days’ notice to face Shamil Gaziev at UFC Qatar

The UFC’s debut event in Qatar nearly suffered a significant blow this week when top-ranked heavyweight Serghei Spivac withdrew from his scheduled matchup against Shamil Gaziev just three days before the card was set to take place.

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UFC Fight Night – Serghei Spivac vs Shamil Gaziev: Preview & Betting Tips

This Saturday, heavyweights collide as Serghei Spivac versus Shamil Gaziev at UFC Fight Night in Qatar. Spivac (17-6) is the more experienced man, but he enters this bout on the back of two losses in a row, and perhaps his UFC career on the line.

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