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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.
Mayes up next
Gaziev is scheduled to compete against Don'Tale Mayes in a heavyweight fight at UFC Abu Dhabi on Aug. 3, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
After retiring against Jairinzho Rozenstruik for his first UFC main event and loss, Gaziev will look to get back on track a month from now in Abu Dhabi. Before fighting Rozenstruik, Gaziev began his career for the promotion well by defeating Martin Buday at UFC 296.
After retiring against Jairinzho Rozenstruik for his first UFC main event and loss, Gaziev will look to get back on track a month from now in Abu Dhabi. Before fighting Rozenstruik, Gaziev began his career for the promotion well by defeating Martin Buday at UFC 296.
Can't continue in first main event
Gaziev lost to Jair Rozenstruik via TKO (retirement) at 5:00 of Round 4 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
That is almost certainly the beginning and the end of Gaziev's involvement in the main event picture in the UFC. Making just his second appearance for the company on the heels of a second-round knockout win over Martin Buday last December, Gaziev was reasonably effective for about a round before his gas tank totally evaporated and Rozenstruik took over. In Round 4 alone, the significant strikes were 48-2, not in Gaziev's favor. He told his corner he could not continue heading into Round 5, and while he got up as if he was going to fight, referee Marc Goddard took control of the situation and called an end to the proceedings. Gaziev said he could not see, and the bout was immediately called off. Shamil entered with a perfect 12-0 record, including 11 stoppages, but it sure feels as if he was simply beating up overmatched competition on the regional scene prior to his UFC arrival.
That is almost certainly the beginning and the end of Gaziev's involvement in the main event picture in the UFC. Making just his second appearance for the company on the heels of a second-round knockout win over Martin Buday last December, Gaziev was reasonably effective for about a round before his gas tank totally evaporated and Rozenstruik took over. In Round 4 alone, the significant strikes were 48-2, not in Gaziev's favor. He told his corner he could not continue heading into Round 5, and while he got up as if he was going to fight, referee Marc Goddard took control of the situation and called an end to the proceedings. Gaziev said he could not see, and the bout was immediately called off. Shamil entered with a perfect 12-0 record, including 11 stoppages, but it sure feels as if he was simply beating up overmatched competition on the regional scene prior to his UFC arrival.