Shamil Gaziev

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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.