Last fight
UFC 267
Win
Gamzatov vs Oleksiejczuk
Oct. 30, 2021
Stats & Records
5
Wins by Knockout
5
Wins by Submission
4
Wins by Decision
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 99
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 205
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 3
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
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Win
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Info
Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Dagestan, Russia
Age
32
Height
74.00
Weight
206.00
Octagon Debut
Nov. 9, 2019
Reach
76.00
Leg reach
42.00
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2012
- Five wins by KO, five by submission (Triangle, guillotine, 3 armbar)
- Seven first round finishes
- Owns wins over UFC vets Eddie Gordon and Rodney Wallace
UFC History
UFC 267 (11/9/19) Gamzatov was stopped by Michal Oleksiejczuk via TKO (strikes) at 3:31 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (11/9/19) Gamzatov won a three round split decision over Klidson Abreu
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? When I was 20 years old, I started training in MMA and striking disciplines. Before that, I was practicing grappling and wrestling.
What ranks and titles have you held? Combat Sambo Master of Sport, Russian Grappling Champion, brown belt in jiu-jitsu, MMA amateur world champion
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s like the Olympic Games of MMA, the highest level of competition.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Economy Engineering – bachelor’s degree
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked at a bank.
Favorite grappling technique: Triangle choke
Favorite Striking technique: Overhand right
