Who won Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev?
Shamil Gaziev won Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev by KO in round R1 at 1:20.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HERNANDEZ VS RODRIGUES
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev
EventUFC FIGHT NIGHT : HERNANDEZ VS RODRIGUES
DateAug 22, 2026
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueGolden 1 Center
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
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Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev is a completed Heavyweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HERNANDEZ VS RODRIGUES. Shamil Gaziev defeated Kennedy Nzechukwu by KO in round R1 at 1:20. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev quick answers
What event is Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev on?
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HERNANDEZ VS RODRIGUES.
What are the records for Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev?
Kennedy Nzechukwu enters with a 14-7-1 record and Shamil Gaziev enters with a 15-3-0 record.
What division is Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev?
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev is listed as a Heavyweight fight.
L
American Savage | 14-7-1Kennedy Nzechukwu
W
15-3-0Shamil Gaziev
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev
Method :KO
Round :R1
Time :1:20
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Mike Beltran
Details :Punch
Kennedy Nzechukwu
Elo1667Good
3Y trend1677 → 1667
Fight Overview
RoundR1
Time1:20
MethodKO
Shamil Gaziev
Elo1730Good
3Y trend1737 → 1730
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Shamil Gaziev won this fight by KO in round R1 at 1:20. Kennedy Nzechukwu led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Full Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev comparison →Result
Shamil GazievKO
MethodKO
RoundR1
Time1:20
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeMike Beltran
DetailsPunch
Elo swing-18Kennedy Nzechukwu (1685 → 1667)+18Shamil Gaziev (1712 → 1730)
Elo edge
Kennedy Nzechukwu1667-18 last move
Shamil Gaziev1730+18 last move
Recorded fight totals
Kennedy NzechukwuvsShamil Gaziev
Total strikes
3vs2
Sig. strikes
3vs2
Knockdowns
0vs1
Finishing profile
Kennedy NzechukwuKO/TKO leads 71% of wins
Shamil GazievKO/TKO leads 67% of wins
Common opponents
Martin BudayKennedy Nzechukwu: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Apr 5, 2025Shamil Gaziev: win · TKO (Punches) · Dec 16, 2023
Darko StošićKennedy Nzechukwu: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Aug 3, 2019Shamil Gaziev: win · TKO (Punches) · Feb 18, 2023
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