Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev
Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.
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Tale of the tape
14-7-1Record15-3-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'5"Height6'3"
83"Reach78"
205 lbsWeight261 lbs
Fortis MMATeamKHK MMA Team· 1684 avg Elo · 7 rated
What's at stake
Shamil Gaziev is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Kennedy Nzechukwu carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+19→ 1686
If they lose-13→ 1654
If they win+13→ 1743
If they lose-19→ 1711
Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.
Opponent quality
Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.
1650 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1650 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Kennedy NzechukwuShamil Gaziev
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Shamil Gaziev81%
Kennedy Nzechukwu 19%Elo baseline: 59%
The Combat Edge model makes Shamil Gaziev a 81% favorite over Kennedy Nzechukwu in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).
Shamil Gaziev holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1730 to 1667, a 63-point edge.
Kennedy Nzechukwu finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Shamil Gaziev 87%.
Kennedy Nzechukwu carries a 5-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.