Shamil Gaziev is a heavyweight professional mixed martial artist competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Before arriving at the elite professional mixed martial arts promotion, Gaziev competed in multiple professional mixed martial arts promotions. He notably spent time at Brave FC and featured in two fights in the promotion where he bulldozed his opponents via dominant finishes to stay undefeated.
The heavyweight titan, Gaziev made his promotional debut in the UFC at UFC 296 against a formidable Martin Buday. The fight went exactly according to Gaziev’s wishes and he dispatched Buday in the second round via TKO to secure a dominant victory. Gaziev has maintained complete dominance in his professional career until now, where he has made all his opponents look like amateurs.
Coming off a dominant victory from his most recent bout at UFC 296, Shamil Gaziev is now scheduled to square off against Jairzinho Rozenstruik in a heavyweight showdown at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev on March 2, 2024. He will headline the event alongside Rozenstruik, Shamil Gaziev has maintained a clinical record of 12 wins and 0 losses until now. 8 of his victories have come via knockouts, 3 by submission, and 1 by decision. The former student of iconic Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov has spent time with some of the best training camps in his career, including the mentorship of late Nurmagomedov.
Shamil Gaziev Nationality
Shamil Gaziev is a Russian national. He fights out of Bahrain and is the first professional mixed martial artist to represent Bahrain in the UFC.
Is Shamil Gaziev from Dagestan?
Shamil Gaziev is from Dagestan, Russia. The heavyweight UFC fighter trained under the legendary Dagestani mixed martial arts coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. He has spent a considerable part of his early years with UFC stars like Khabib Nurmagomedov while learning mixed martial arts under Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. His wrestling style is deeply influenced by typical Dagestani maneuvers which is apparent in his bouts.
FAQs on Shamil Gaziev Nationality
A. Yes, he is a Russian national.
A. He fights out of Bahrain.
A. Shamil Gaziev is the first professional mixed martial artist to represent Bahrain in the UFC
A. He has been trained by Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
A. Yes, he is still undefeated in professional mixed martial arts.
