Shamil Gaziev vs Tallison Teixeira
Shamil Gaziev vs Tallison Teixeira is a heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs Stirling, November 21, 2026 at ABHA Arena, Doha Qatar. The card starts at 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT / 3 PM UK / 4 PM CET.
Gaziev vs Teixeira preview
Shamil Gaziev (15-3-0) meets Tallison Teixeira (9-2-0) in a heavyweight bout in the prelims of UFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs Stirling. Gaziev has won 15 pro fights, 10 by KO/TKO and 3 by submission; Teixeira has won 9 pro fights, 7 by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Gaziev lands 2.90 significant strikes a minute and absorbs 4.86; Teixeira lands 4.85 and absorbs 4.10. Teixeira averages 2.40 takedowns per 15 minutes at 30% accuracy. Teixeira has a 4.5-inch reach advantage (83″ to 78.5″).
Tale of the tape
| Gaziev | Stat | Teixeira |
|---|---|---|
| 15-3-0 | Record | 9-2-0 |
| Unranked | UFC ranking | Unranked |
| 1W | Streak | 1L |
| 36 | Age | 26 |
| 6′4″ | Height | 6′7″ |
| 78.5″ | Reach | 83″ |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
| 2.90 | Sig. strikes / min | 4.85 |
| 4.86 | Absorbed / min | 4.10 |
| 46% | Striking accuracy | 63% |
| 45% | Strike defense | 41% |
| 1.03 | Takedowns / 15 min | 2.40 |
| 33% | Takedown accuracy | 30% |
| 83% | Takedown defense | – |
| 0.26 | Submissions / 15 min | 0.00 |
Green marks the better number. Striking and grappling stats are UFC career averages; rankings are the current official UFC rankings.
Previous meetings
Gaziev and Teixeira have not fought each other in the UFC.
Shamil Gaziev: recent UFC fights
| Res | Opponent | Method |
|---|---|---|
| W | Kennedy Nzechukwu | KO/TKO R1 |
| L | Brando Peričić | KO/TKO R2 |
| L | Waldo Cortes Acosta | KO/TKO R1 |
| W | Thomas Petersen | KO/TKO R1 |
| W | Don'Tale Mayes | Decision - Unanimous R3 |
Tallison Teixeira: recent UFC fights
| Res | Opponent | Method |
|---|---|---|
| L | Sergei Pavlovich | KO/TKO R1 |
| W | Tai Tuivasa | Decision - Unanimous R3 |
| L | Derrick Lewis | KO/TKO R1 |
| W | Justin Tafa | KO/TKO R1 |
| W | Arthur Lopes | KO/TKO R1 |
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