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Shamil Gaziev vs Kennedy Nzechukwu

Shamil Gaziev vs Kennedy Nzechukwu: Heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues on August 22, 2026 at Golden 1 Center. Shamil Gaziev def. Kennedy Nzechukwu via KO/TKO (Punch), R1 1:20. Full fight stats inside.

Heavyweight3 rounds

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UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues

  • Aug 22, 2026
  • Prelims
  • Golden 1 Center · Sacramento, CA
  • Heavyweight
  • Scheduled for 3 rounds
  • Shamil Gaziev def. Kennedy Nzechukwu via KO/TKO (Punch), R1 1:20

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Gaziev vs Nzechukwu Fight Stats

GazievStatNzechukwu
1Knockdowns0
2 of 5Significant strikes3 of 7
2 of 5Total strikes3 of 7
2 of 4Head strikes3 of 7
0 of 1Body strikes0 of 0
0 of 0Leg strikes0 of 0
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
0Submission attempts0
0:00Control time0:00

Tale of the Tape

Career averages are per fight, from each fighter's recorded fights.
GazievStatNzechukwu
15-3-0Record (W-L-D)14-7-1
1-2 in last 3Recent form0-1 in last 1
HeavyweightWeight classHeavyweight
36Age34
6' 4"Height6' 5"
78"Reach83"
OrthodoxStanceSouthpaw
BahrainNationalityNigeria
9.4Sig. strikes landed per fight3
45.9%Sig. strike accuracy42.9%
0.22Takedowns landed per fight0
33.3%Takedown accuracy0%
0.17Knockdowns per fight0
0.06Submission attempts per fight0
0:12Control time per fight0:00

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