Shamil Gaziev vs. Don’Tale Mayes – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ABC 7: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Shamil Gaziev will take on Don’Tale “Lord Kong” Mayes in the Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ABC 7 card.

Gaziev brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 78″ reach. In contrast, Mayes, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 81″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 44% striking accuracy, Gaziev has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.63 per minute. On the other hand, Mayes boasts a 43% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.69 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Shamil Gaziev vs. Don’Tale Mayes matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 34-year-old, Shamil Gaziev is coming in with a 12-1-0 record. Gaziev will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev in March.

Mayes, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Shamil Gaziev on March 2, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez and holds a 11-6-0 (1 NC) record.

Shamil Gaziev has a orthodox fighting stance with an 78″ reach. The 32-year-old Don’Tale Mayes is an orthodox fighter with a 81″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Shamil Gaziev stats

→ Gaziev’s striking accuracy is 44%.
→ Gaziev lands 2.63 significant strikes per minute.
→ Gaziev’s takedown accuracy is 14%.
→ Gaziev’s takedown average is 0.53 per 15 minutes.
→ Gaziev’s takedown defense is 100%.

Gaziev comes in with 44% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.63 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Mayes fires at 43% accuracy, landing about 3.69 significant strikes per minute. Shamil Gaziev also has a 14% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.53 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Mayes’s 0.71 takedowns and 60% takedown accuracy.

Don’Tale Mayes stats

→ Mayes’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Mayes lands 3.69 significant strikes per minute.
→ Mayes’s takedown accuracy is 43%.
→ Mayes’s takedown average is 0.71 per 15 minutes.
→ Mayes’s takedown defense is 60%.

Don’Tale spent, on average, 12:18 minutes in the Octagon, and Shamil has an average fight time of 9:31 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Shamil or Don’Tale? Sound off in the comments.

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