Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen

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Key Stats

Shamil GazievvsThomas Petersen
7
Fights
7
4
Wins
3
3
Losses
4
3
Finishes
0
22:25
Control Time
29:04

Striking Stats

Shamil GazievvsThomas Petersen
165
Sig. Strikes Landed
225
45.3%
Sig. Strike Acc.
58.3%
23.6
Sig. Str / Fight
32.1
2
Knockdowns
1
118
Head Strikes
145
44
Body Strikes
61
3
Leg Strikes
19

Grappling Stats

Shamil GazievvsThomas Petersen
4
Takedowns Landed
13
33.3%
Takedown Acc.
37.1%
0.6
TD / Fight
1.9
0
Sub. Attempts
1
0
Reversals
0

Tale of the Tape

GazievvsPetersen
36 yrs
Age
31 yrs
6' 4"
Height
6' 1"
265 lbs.
Weight
264 lbs.
78"
Reach
74"
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
966
ELO Rating
910
1,036
Peak ELO
1,000
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
75.0%
Finish Rate
0.0%
153
Days / Fight
140

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

GazievvsPetersen
Active
Status
Active
1
Win Streak
0
2
Best Streak
1
WWLLW
Last 5 (old → new)
LWLWL

Win Methods

GazievvsPetersen
3 (75.0%)
KO/TKO
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
1 (25.0%)
Decision
3 (100.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Shamil Gaziev1
–
Thomas Petersen0
W
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. ImavovKO/TKO - R1
Feb 1, 2025

Common Opponents (1)

GazievvsPetersen
W1W
Don'Tale Mayes
W1W
Who Wins?
Shamil Gaziev ProfileThomas Petersen Profile

Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen: Matchup Breakdown

Shamil Gaziev is 4-3 in the Heavyweight division with a 57.1% win rate. Thomas Petersen is 3-4 at Heavyweight, winning 42.9% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Shamil Gaziev leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov on Feb 1, 2025, won by Shamil Gaziev by KO/TKO in round 1.

Shamil Gaziev holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 966 to 910. Career peaks are 1,036 for Shamil Gaziev and 1,000 for Thomas Petersen. Shamil Gaziev has 3 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 4 victories, a 75.0% finish rate. Thomas Petersen has 0 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 0.0% of the time.

Shamil Gaziev stands 6' 4" with a reach of 78" and fights orthodox. Thomas Petersen is 6' 1" with a reach of 74", southpaw. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Shamil Gaziev. Shamil Gaziev is 36, Thomas Petersen is 31.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Shamil Gaziev has landed 165 significant strikes at 45.3% accuracy with 4 takedowns and 22:25 of control time. Thomas Petersen has landed 225 at 58.3% with 13 takedowns and 29:04 of control.

They share 1 common opponent: Don'Tale Mayes.

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Have Shamil Gaziev and Thomas Petersen fought before?

Yes. Shamil Gaziev and Thomas Petersen have fought once in the UFC. Shamil Gaziev won by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov on February 1, 2025.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Shamil Gaziev or Thomas Petersen?

Shamil Gaziev has more UFC wins: 4 to 3. Shamil Gaziev's UFC record is 4-3; Thomas Petersen's is 3-4.

KO/TKO wins: Shamil Gaziev 3, Thomas Petersen 0. Submission wins: Shamil Gaziev 0, Thomas Petersen 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Shamil Gaziev or Thomas Petersen?

Shamil Gaziev is taller at 6'4", to Thomas Petersen's 6'1" (3 inches). Shamil Gaziev has the longer reach: 78 inches to 74.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.