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
14-6-1Record14-3-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'5"Height6'3"
83"Reach78"
205 lbsWeight261 lbs
Fortis MMATeamKHK MMA Team
What's at stake
Shamil Gaziev is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Kennedy Nzechukwu carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+17→ 1702
If they lose-15→ 1670
If they win+15→ 1723
If they lose-17→ 1691
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.
1646 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1641 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Kennedy NzechukwuShamil Gaziev
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Kennedy Nzechukwu51%
Shamil Gaziev 49%Elo baseline: 47%
The Combat Edge model makes Kennedy Nzechukwu a 51% favorite over Shamil Gaziev in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Shamil Gaziev's way (47%).
Shamil Gaziev holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1708 to 1685, a 23-point edge.
Shamil Gaziev enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Kennedy Nzechukwu finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Shamil Gaziev 86%.
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.