UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HERNANDEZ VS RODRIGUES

Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev

EventUFC FIGHT NIGHT : HERNANDEZ VS RODRIGUES
DateAug 22, 2026
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusScheduled
VenueGolden 1 Center
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
Combat Edge ModelElo alone: 47% / 53%
Kennedy Nzechukwu 60%40% Shamil Gaziev

Win probability from the Combat Edge prediction model (v0.5-2026-07-01), computed before the fight from Elo, records, and matchup data. Analytics, not betting advice.

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Start time & how to watch

Main card starts Saturday, August 22, 2026 — watch on PARAMOUNT+.

US East (ET)
Sat 6:00 PM
US West (PT)
Sat 3:00 PM
United Kingdom
Sat 11:00 PM
Central Europe
Sun 12:00 AM
Australia (Sydney)
Sun 8:00 AM

Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev is a scheduled Heavyweight fight on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HERNANDEZ VS RODRIGUES. Kennedy Nzechukwu enters with a 14-6-1 record and Shamil Gaziev enters with a 14-3-0 record. Combat Edge tracks the matchup preview, UFC stats, Elo edge, shared opponents, event date, venue, and full fight card.

Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev quick answers

When is Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev?

Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev is listed for UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HERNANDEZ VS RODRIGUES on Aug 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST.

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 14-6-1 record and Shamil Gaziev enters with a 14-3-0 record.

What division is Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev?

Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev is listed as a Heavyweight fight.

Kennedy NzechukwuAmerican Savage |14-6-1Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil GazievShamil Gaziev14-3-0
usKennedy NzechukwuAmerican Savage14-6-1Kennedy Nzechukwu
Elo1685Good
3Y trend1712 → 1685
2023-05-07: 17122023-08-06: 16902024-03-16: 16762024-10-26: 16962024-12-07: 17082025-07-12: 16882025-12-13: 1685
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Fight Overview

Round3
Time5:00
14-6-1Record14-3-0
34Age36
6'5"Height6'3"
83"Reach78"
205 lbsWeight261 lbs
HeavyweightWeight ClassHeavyweight
bhShamil Gaziev14-3-0bhShamil Gaziev
Elo1708Good
3Y trend1730 → 1708
2023-09-19: 17302023-12-17: 17492024-03-02: 17262024-08-03: 17382025-02-01: 17512025-11-22: 17322026-05-02: 1708
Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Shamil Gaziev owns a 23-point Elo edge (good). Kennedy Nzechukwu shows more surface-level statistical edges across the tracked UFC categories. 2 shared opponents give extra context.

Full Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev comparison →

Recent form

Kennedy NzechukwuD L W W L · -6 Elo last 5
DLWWL
Shamil GazievL L W W L · -42 Elo last 5
LLWWL

Elo edge

Kennedy Nzechukwu1685-4 last move
Shamil Gaziev1708-25 last move

Stat advantages

Kennedy NzechukwuvsShamil Gaziev
Takedown average
0.50vs1.06
Sig. strikes landed per min
4.96vs2.94
Sig. strike defense
51%vs45%
Sig. strikes absorbed per min
4.58vs4.92

Finishing profile

Kennedy NzechukwuKO/TKO leads 71% of wins
Shamil GazievKO/TKO leads 64% of wins

Tale of the tape

Kennedy NzechukwuShamil Gaziev
4.96Sig. strikes landed per min2.94
Division Average : 4.46
47Sig. strike accuracy46
Division Average : 48
4.58Sig. strikes absorbed per min4.92
Division Average : 4.20
51Sig. strike defense45
Division Average : 54
0.50Takedown average1.06
Division Average : 1.66
0Takedown accuracy0
Division Average : 36
80Takedown defense83
Division Average : 64
0.20Submission average0.26
Division Average : 0.48
10Wins by knockout9
1Wins by submission3
3Wins by decision2
2Losses by knockout3
2Losses by submission0
2Losses by decision0
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