UFC

Shamil Gaziev

UFC15-3-0

Division
Heavyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
6' 4"
Weight
265 lbs.
Reach
78"
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
0
Wins by submission
0
Wins by decision
0

Striking accuracy

52%

53 landed · 102 attempted

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-08-03 to 2026-08-22

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Shamil Gaziev Bio

Shamil Gaziev is an active UFC heavyweight who trains with KHK Team. Born in Khunzakh, Dagestan, Russia, he first pursued volleyball and represented a national team before moving into mixed martial arts after meeting coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Gaziev has described his long-term ambition as becoming the best heavyweight in the world.

Gaziev became a professional fighter in 2020 and made his UFC debut on December 16, 2023, stopping Martin Buday at UFC 296. Before joining the UFC, he won the Fight Nights Super Heavyweight Grand Prix and recorded notable amateur achievements that included IMMAF continental heavyweight titles and a world bronze medal. His UFC profile lists him as an orthodox fighter with a preference for the guillotine and uppercut, reflecting a style built around powerful striking and opportunistic grappling.

As of September 15, 2026, Gaziev remains listed as an active UFC heavyweight. His most recent recorded appearance was a knockout victory over Kennedy Nzechukwu on August 22, 2026. The UFC rankings page lists him at number 15 in the heavyweight division.

Record
15-3-0
Division
Heavyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
6' 4"
Weight
265 lbs.
Reach
78"
Leg reach
45.00
Birth date
Feb 10, 1990 (age 36)
Age
36
Birthplace
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Country
Russia

Shamil Gaziev Questions & Answers

What division does Shamil Gaziev compete in?

Shamil Gaziev competes in the UFC heavyweight division.

When did Shamil Gaziev make his UFC debut?

Shamil Gaziev made his UFC debut on December 16, 2023, against Martin Buday at UFC 296.

Where does Shamil Gaziev train?

Shamil Gaziev trains with KHK Team.

How tall is Shamil Gaziev?

Shamil Gaziev is listed at 6 feet 4 inches tall.

What did Shamil Gaziev do before becoming a full-time MMA fighter?

Shamil Gaziev was a volleyball player and said he played on a national team before focusing on mixed martial arts.

What college subject did Shamil Gaziev study?

Shamil Gaziev said he studied computer science and management.

What is Shamil Gaziev's preferred fighting style?

The UFC lists his fighting style as MMA, with the guillotine as his favorite grappling technique and the uppercut as his favorite striking technique.