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Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev

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Sat, Aug 22, 2026Odds at the close
Shamil Gaziev def. Kennedy Nzechukwu · KO/TKO
Red corner · Underdog
Kennedy
Nzechukwu
Heavyweight
Record
14-6
UFC
8-6
Age
34
Height
6'5"
Reach
83"
Stance
Southpaw
Record and age going into this fight.
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NzechukwuGaziev
Closing line
46%54%
CageOracle model
46%54%
Model and market agreed.
Opened −130 / +110, closed +102 / −137. The line moved toward Shamil Gaziev since it opened.
Blue corner · Favourite
Shamil
Gaziev
Heavyweight
Record
14-3
UFC
3-3
Age
36
Height
6'4"
Reach
78"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
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How they fight

Significant strikes landed per round, averaged over each fighter's UFC career before this fight. Rounds a fight ended in are left out, so early finishes don't pull the averages down.

15
19
Round 1
18
14
Round 2
■ Kennedy Nzechukwu ■ Shamil Gaziev

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