Shamil Gamzatov
Umar
Russia
To face Cirkunov in Vegas
Gamzatov will take on Misha Cirkunov at UFC Vegas 59 on August 6, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Gamzatov was finished in the first round by Michal Oleksiejczuk last October to take his first pro defeat and even his UFC record at 1-1. He now draws a UFC veteran in Cirkunov, who is in the midst of a three-fight losing streak and may be fighting for his roster spot. Gamzatov has largely relied on his striking while with the UFC, though he does have five submission victories outside of the promotion. Takedown defense will be key here, as Cirkunov averages an impressive 4.25 takedowns per 15 minutes. Gamzatov will also be giving up one inch in both height and reach.
Gamzatov was finished in the first round by Michal Oleksiejczuk last October to take his first pro defeat and even his UFC record at 1-1. He now draws a UFC veteran in Cirkunov, who is in the midst of a three-fight losing streak and may be fighting for his roster spot. Gamzatov has largely relied on his striking while with the UFC, though he does have five submission victories outside of the promotion. Takedown defense will be key here, as Cirkunov averages an impressive 4.25 takedowns per 15 minutes. Gamzatov will also be giving up one inch in both height and reach.
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Suffers first pro defeat
Gamzatov lost to Michal Oleksiejczuk via TKO (punches) at 3:31 of Round 1 at UFC 267 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
That'll do it for Gamzatov's perfect 14-0 professional record. Both men had their moments in what was essentially a short kickboxing match, but Gamzatov ate a huge uppercut from Oleksiejczuk that essentially ended the fight right then and there. After a few additional strikes, referee Daniel Movahedi had officially seen enough. Although Gamzatov entered undefeated, he's never fought anyone of note and struggled through a split decision victory over Klidson Abreu in his UFC debut back in November 2019. Spending nearly two years on the sidelines certainly didn't help matters, but this was a pretty poor effort from Gamzatov.
That'll do it for Gamzatov's perfect 14-0 professional record. Both men had their moments in what was essentially a short kickboxing match, but Gamzatov ate a huge uppercut from Oleksiejczuk that essentially ended the fight right then and there. After a few additional strikes, referee Daniel Movahedi had officially seen enough. Although Gamzatov entered undefeated, he's never fought anyone of note and struggled through a split decision victory over Klidson Abreu in his UFC debut back in November 2019. Spending nearly two years on the sidelines certainly didn't help matters, but this was a pretty poor effort from Gamzatov.
Returning to Octagon in October
Gamzatov will take on Michal Oleksiejczuk in a light heavyweight bout at the UFC event Oct. 30, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA reports.
ANALYSIS
Gamzatov will be making his first appearance in the Octagon since November of 2019 when he defeated Kildson Abreu vis split decision. Gamzatov has had his last few bouts scratched due to visa issues.
Gamzatov will be making his first appearance in the Octagon since November of 2019 when he defeated Kildson Abreu vis split decision. Gamzatov has had his last few bouts scratched due to visa issues.
Out due to visa issues
Gamzatov will not fight Da Un Jung at the UFC's event on April 10 due to visa issues, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Gamzatov will be replaced by William Knight. The UFC may make an attempt to get the undefeated light heavyweight back into the Octagon without much delay.
Gamzatov will be replaced by William Knight. The UFC may make an attempt to get the undefeated light heavyweight back into the Octagon without much delay.
Facing Da Un Jung in April
Gamzatov (14-0-0) is scheduled to face Da Un Jung (13-2-1) in a light heavyweight bout at the UFC's April 10 event, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Gamzatov will put his undefeated record on the line this spring after having his previous three scheduled fights cancelled. The 30-year-old's last fight came in November 2019, when he won his UFC debut in a split decision over Kildson Abreu. Jung, meanwhile, fought to a split draw in his last trip to the Octagon in October, but prior to that, he put together a 12-fight winning streak.
Gamzatov will put his undefeated record on the line this spring after having his previous three scheduled fights cancelled. The 30-year-old's last fight came in November 2019, when he won his UFC debut in a split decision over Kildson Abreu. Jung, meanwhile, fought to a split draw in his last trip to the Octagon in October, but prior to that, he put together a 12-fight winning streak.
Pulls out with visa issues
Gamzatov will no longer fight Devin Clark at the UFC event Nov. 28 due to visa issues, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Anthony Smith will be stepping in to fight Clark at the end of November. Gamzatov has now had to withdraw from his last two fights and it's unclear when he will return to the Octagon again.
Anthony Smith will be stepping in to fight Clark at the end of November. Gamzatov has now had to withdraw from his last two fights and it's unclear when he will return to the Octagon again.