Shamil Gaziev Steps In as Replacement for Serghei Spivac at UFC Fight Night 265
UFC Fight Night 265 is set to feature a significant last-minute change as Shamil Gaziev steps in to face Waldo Cortes-Acosta. This matchup will take place at the ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar.
Withdrawal of Serghei Spivac
Initially, Serghei Spivac was slated to compete against Gaziev. However, Spivac, with a record of 17 wins and 6 losses in mixed martial arts and 8 wins and 6 losses in the UFC, has withdrawn from the contest just days before the event.
Last-Minute Replacement
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, holding a professional record of 15-2 MMA and 8-2 UFC, has agreed to take Spivac’s place on just three days’ notice. Cortes-Acosta last fought three weeks ago at UFC Fight Night 263, winning against Ante Delija in an exciting co-main event.
Shamil Gaziev’s Background
Shamil Gaziev, a Dagestani heavyweight with a record of 14 wins and 1 loss in MMA and 3 wins and 1 loss in the UFC, is eager to maintain his scheduled fight date. His previous fight was in February, where he achieved a first-round knockout against Thomas Petersen at UFC Fight Night 250.
Current UFC Fight Night 265 Lineup
The fight card for UFC Fight Night 265 has changed, showcasing several intriguing matchups. The current main card includes:
- Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker
- Ian Machado Garry vs. Belal Muhammad
- Alonzo Menifield vs. Volkan Oezdemir
- Jack Hermansson vs. Myktybek Orolbai
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Shamil Gaziev
- Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Tagir Ulanbekov
- Bogdan Grad vs. Luke Riley
- Nicolas Dalby vs. Saygid Izagakhmaev
- Asu Almabayev vs. Alex Perez
- Rafael Cerqueira vs. Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
- Bekzat Almakhan vs. Aleksandre Topuria
- Ryan Loder vs. Ismail Naurdiev
- Nurullo Aliev vs. Shem Rock
- Marek Bujlo vs. Denzel Freeman
With the recent developments, fans can expect an electrifying night at UFC Fight Night 265 as Gaziev faces Cortes-Acosta in a pivotal heavyweight bout.
