Shamil Gaziev

Heavyweight Division

STRIKING

Punch Power S

Punch Speed A

Kick Power A

Kick Speed A

Accuracy B

Strike Defense A

GRAPPLING

Takedowns S

TD Defense A

Sub Defense B

Ground Game A

PHYSICAL & TACTICAL

Stamina A

Chin S

Fight IQ A

Reach 82"

SIGNATURE

▸Lead overhand right

▸Body lock takedown

▸Top-position heavy ground-and-pound

STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES

+Elite dual threat of fight-ending punching power and high-level wrestling/grappling that forces opponents to defend two completely different danger areas

−Below-average submission defense makes him vulnerable to crafty grapplers who can force transition exchanges on the mat

+Exceptional chin and physical durability allow him to maintain constant pressure without worrying about early flash knockdowns

−Middling striking accuracy leads to unnecessary stamina expenditure during prolonged standing exchanges

+Well-rounded core skills across all areas of MMA leave him with no glaring exploitable gaps against most B-tier heavyweights

−Can struggle to adjust to unorthodox striking rhythms when opponents successfully prevent him from closing distance for takedowns

MATCHUPS

BESTPlodding, one-dimensional heavyweight striker with poor takedown defense, as Gaziev can either catch them with a fight-ending power punch on the feet or easily take them down and secure a quick ground-and-pound stoppage.

HARDElusive, high-volume technical striker with elite takedown defense and sharp counterpunching, who can keep Gaziev at range, avoid his power shots, and outpoint him consistently over the full course of a fight.

Fighter Intel

B TIER ALL-ROUNDER DUAL THREAT

Top Attributes

Punch PowerTakedownsChin

vs Division Average

Striking

-2

Grappling

Defense

-1

Physical

-1

Combat Profile

Shamil Gaziev, known as "The Wolf," brings a terrifying blend of heavy-handed striking and suffocating grappling to the heavyweight division. Training out of Fortis MMA in Canada, this Dagestani native transitions seamlessly between his boxing and wrestling bases. He made a massive statement in his UFC debut by dismantling Martin Buday with relentless ground strikes. Gaziev possesses a killer instinct that kicks in the moment he smells blood in the water.

Tactical Advantage

Gaziev thrives against opponents who cannot match his physical strength or scramble effectively off the cage. He exploits stationary targets by closing the distance rapidly and dumping them to the mat with his double-legs. Once on top, his vicious ground-and-pound forces errors from fighters lacking elite defensive guard work. Opponents with poor takedown defense will find themselves trapped underneath his suffocating pressure for the entirety of the bout.

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