Shamil Gaziev

BIOGRAPHY

Shamil Gaziev is a Russian mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC’s Lightweight division. He was born on June 13th, 1994 in Khasavyurt, Russia and began training in combat sports at an early age. At just 15 years old, he had already won multiple regional-level competitions and decided to make MMA his focus.

Gaziev quickly rose through the ranks of the local MMA circuit and earned himself a spot on the international stage with a successful amateur career highlighted by victories over some of Europe’s top prospects. In 2016 he made his professional debut and went undefeated for three consecutive years winning all eight fights including five submissions and two knockouts before making his way into the UFC.

In 2019 Gaziev traveled to Las Vegas where he signed with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). That same year he stepped inside of Octagon for his promotional debut at UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs Kattar against Teemu Packalen from Finland which ended up being one of toughest tests so far as Shamil didn’t secure victory until third round after impressive performance where both guys exchanged blows back forth throughout entire fight. After this win, Gaziev earned Performance of The Night bonus award as well as recognition from UFC President Dana White who praised him for his work ethic during fight week preparation leading up to bout itself.

At present time Shamil Gaziev continues to grow popularity among fans thanks to entertaining performances inside cage plus charismatic post-fight interviews outside it that capture attention no matter where fight takes place around world – be it Russia or United States or somewhere else entirely – proving without doubt that despite young age fighter already possesses great deal experience when compared other contemporaries within Lightweight division itself making him legitimate threat any opponent faces off against him whether show goes down live Pay Per View event streamed online free basic cable channel alike!