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Gaziev and Nzechukwu met in a three-round heavyweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues on Saturday, August 22. Gaziev is 15-3 overall and 3-3 in the UFC. Nzechukwu is 14-7-1 and 8-6-1. Gaziev has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Nzechukwu has 8 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Gaziev gives up five inches of reach. Gaziev won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 1:20.
| Stat | Gaziev | Nzechukwu |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'4" | 6'5" |
| Reach | 78" | 83" |
| Age | 36 | 34 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 3-3 | 8-6-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.0 | 4.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 45% | 50% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 45% | 51% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 33% | 46% |
| Takedown Defense | 83% | 81% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Control / 15 | 6:12 | 2:42 |
| Finish Rate | 33% | 50% |
| Finished Rate | 50% | 29% |
| Went the Distance | 17% | 21% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:02 | 8:28 |