Shamil Gaziev
Russia
Added to card for UFC Qatar
Gaziev (undisclosed) is scheduled to fight Serghei Spivac on Nov. 22 at UFC Qatar, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Gaziev was previously scheduled to face off against Spivac back in May at UFC Qatar, but the bout was scrapped due to an undisclosed injury to Gaziev. The matchup is now back on for later in the year, as Gaziev will look to take home his third straight victory after securing wins against Thomas Petersen at UFC Fight Night 250 in February and against Don'Tale Mayes at UFC on ABC 7 in August of 2024.
Gaziev was previously scheduled to face off against Spivac back in May at UFC Qatar, but the bout was scrapped due to an undisclosed injury to Gaziev. The matchup is now back on for later in the year, as Gaziev will look to take home his third straight victory after securing wins against Thomas Petersen at UFC Fight Night 250 in February and against Don'Tale Mayes at UFC on ABC 7 in August of 2024.
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Will not fight Spivac
Gaziev (undisclosed) will not fight Serghei Spivac for the latter's next fight, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
It has become apparent that something is affecting Gaziev, who was scheduled to fight Spivac at UFC Qatar on May 17. Instead of Gaziev, Spivac will fight Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 316 on June 7.
It has become apparent that something is affecting Gaziev, who was scheduled to fight Spivac at UFC Qatar on May 17. Instead of Gaziev, Spivac will fight Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 316 on June 7.
Taking on Spivac
Gaziev will take on Serghei Spivac in a heavyweight bout at UFC Qatar on May 17, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Gaziev is off to a great start in his UFC career with a 3-1 record and a two-fight winning streak, most recently easily disposing of Thomas Petersen in the first round with a right hook. He'll now take on a steeper challenge in Spivac, a more experienced UFC fighter with a 8-5 record who will be hungry for victory coming off a loss.
Gaziev is off to a great start in his UFC career with a 3-1 record and a two-fight winning streak, most recently easily disposing of Thomas Petersen in the first round with a right hook. He'll now take on a steeper challenge in Spivac, a more experienced UFC fighter with a 8-5 record who will be hungry for victory coming off a loss.
Easily handles Thomas Petersen
Gaziev defeated Thomas Petersen via KO (punch) at 3:12 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
ANALYSIS
Gaziev has displayed major cardio issues in his brief UFC run. One way to combat that is to earn a first-round stoppage win, which he was able to do here. Shamil allowed an early takedown but managed to immediately work his way back to his feet. Gaziev then cracked Petersen with a straight right hand that ended the fight on the spot. Set to turn 35 years of age in a handful of days and yet to fight a notable opponent in his pro career, Gaziev's ceiling is awfully limited despite the fact he's sporting a 3-1 mark in his first four bouts with the company.
Gaziev has displayed major cardio issues in his brief UFC run. One way to combat that is to earn a first-round stoppage win, which he was able to do here. Shamil allowed an early takedown but managed to immediately work his way back to his feet. Gaziev then cracked Petersen with a straight right hand that ended the fight on the spot. Set to turn 35 years of age in a handful of days and yet to fight a notable opponent in his pro career, Gaziev's ceiling is awfully limited despite the fact he's sporting a 3-1 mark in his first four bouts with the company.
Petersen up next
Gaziev will fight Thomas Petersen at UFC Saudi Arabia on Feb. 1, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Gaziev claimed a bounce-back win over Don'Tale Mayes in August to improve to 2-1 within the UFC. Petersen also took home a victory in his latest fight, but Gaziev will have a 4.5-inch reach advantage working in his favor in February.
Gaziev claimed a bounce-back win over Don'Tale Mayes in August to improve to 2-1 within the UFC. Petersen also took home a victory in his latest fight, but Gaziev will have a 4.5-inch reach advantage working in his favor in February.
Gets right back in win column
Gaziev defeated Don'Tale Mayes via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
Gaziev needed a bounce-back effort in the worst way. When we last saw Shamil, he was retiring following Round 4 in a main event defeat to Jair Rozenstruik this past March. He was given a much weaker opponent here against Mayes and took full advantage. Gaziev did just enough work on the feet to get to his grappling game. He was credited with 11:58 worth of control time despite landing only 2-of-3 takedown attempts. The major concern with Gaziev is his gas tank, but he was never going to tire out laying on Mayes in top position. Truth be told, this performance doesn't tell us anything about whether or not Shamil has improved his questionable cardio. He's alternated wins and losses in his first three UFC bouts.
Gaziev needed a bounce-back effort in the worst way. When we last saw Shamil, he was retiring following Round 4 in a main event defeat to Jair Rozenstruik this past March. He was given a much weaker opponent here against Mayes and took full advantage. Gaziev did just enough work on the feet to get to his grappling game. He was credited with 11:58 worth of control time despite landing only 2-of-3 takedown attempts. The major concern with Gaziev is his gas tank, but he was never going to tire out laying on Mayes in top position. Truth be told, this performance doesn't tell us anything about whether or not Shamil has improved his questionable cardio. He's alternated wins and losses in his first three UFC bouts.