Shamil Gaziev

MMA fighter

Shamil Hasbulatovich Gaziev is a Russian and Bahraini professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2020, Gaziev earned his UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series, winning by first round submission. As of September 5, 2026, he is #15 in the Meta UFC heavyweight rankings.