Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Shamil Gaziev

HeavyweightUFC Fight Night · Aug 22, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT

Prelims

3 rounds

Prediction & odds

Result

Shamil Gaziev

def. Kennedy Nzechukwu by KO (Punch), round 1, 1:20.

PrelimsHeavyweight · 3 RDsUFC Fight Night →
KennedyNzechukwu
NG“Chosen”
14-8-1+115(45%)
Winner
15-3-0-135(55%)
BH“The Blob”
ShamilGaziev
KennedyNzechukwu
NG“Chosen”
14-8-1+115(45%)
Winner
15-3-0-135(55%)
BH“The Blob”
ShamilGaziev
Tale of the Tape:
Kennedy NzechukwuvsShamil Gaziev
14-8-1Record15-3-0
+115Odds-135
45%Win chance55%
6'5"Height6'4"
83"Reach79"
34Age36
Dallas, Texas, USAFights out ofManama, Bahrain
Fight Stats:
Kennedy NzechukwuShamil Gaziev
0Knockdowns1
3 of 7 (43%)Sig. strikes2 of 5 (40%)
3 of 7Total strikes2 of 5
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
0Sub attempts0
0Reversals0
0:00Control time0:00
Sig. strikes by target
3 of 7Head2 of 4
0 of 0Body0 of 1
0 of 0Leg0 of 0
Sig. strikes by position
3 of 7Distance2 of 5
0 of 0Clinch0 of 0
0 of 0Ground0 of 0

Source: UFCStats

Your Pick:

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What the Odds Said:
Kennedy Nzechukwu+115 · 45%
Shamil Gaziev-135 · 55%

Shamil Gaziev is the -135 favorite, about a 55% chance to win once the bookmaker's margin is removed. Kennedy Nzechukwu is the +115 underdog (45%).

Recent Form Going In:

Kennedy Nzechukwu

Record14-8-1
Fighting out ofDallas, Texas, USA

Nzechukwu: 2-2-1 in the last 5, 2 wins by finish.

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  • Lvs. Valter WalkerSubmission · R1 · UFC Fight NightJul 2025
  • Wvs. Łukasz BrzeskiKO/TKO · R1 · UFC 310: Pantoja vs. AsakuraDec 2024
  • Wvs. Chris BarnettKO/TKO · R1 · UFC 308: Topuria vs. HollowayOct 2024
  • Lvs. Ovince St. PreuxDecision · R3 · UFC Fight NightMar 2024

Shamil Gaziev

Record15-3
Fighting out ofManama, Bahrain

Gaziev: 2-3 in the last 5, 1 win by finish (2-fight losing streak).

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  • Wvs. Thomas PetersenKO/TKO · R1 · UFC Fight NightFeb 2025
  • Wvs. Don'Tale MayesDecision · R3 · UFC Fight NightAug 2024
  • Lvs. Jairzinho RozenstruikKO/TKO · R4 · UFC Fight NightMar 2024
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