UFC

Shamil Gaziev

UFC15-3-0

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

Striking accuracy

52%

53 landed · 102 attempted

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-08-03 to 2026-08-23

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
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.

Where does Shamil Gaziev train?

Shamil Gaziev trains at KHK Team.

How tall is Shamil Gaziev?

Shamil Gaziev is listed at 6 feet 4 inches tall.

Where was Shamil Gaziev born?

Shamil Gaziev was born in Khunzakh, Dagestan, Russia.

What is Shamil Gaziev's listed fighting style?

The UFC lists Shamil Gaziev's fighting style as MMA. His profile identifies the guillotine as his favorite grappling technique and the uppercut as his favorite striking technique.

What did Shamil Gaziev do before turning professional in MMA?

Before turning professional in 2020, Shamil Gaziev competed as an amateur and represented Bahrain at the 2018 IMMAF amateur world championships.

What was Shamil Gaziev's most recent recorded UFC result as of October 15, 2026?

On August 22, 2026, Shamil Gaziev stopped Kennedy Nzechukwu by knockout in the first round at UFC Sacramento.