Serghei Spivac vs Shamil Gaziev - AI generated fight pick

Serghei Spivac is the more proven UFC heavyweight, holding a higher ranking (#7) and a longer UFC tenure with consistent wins over established competition. His grappling and submission game (8 wins by submission, 62% takedown accuracy) are elite for the division, and he boasts a significant edge in takedown offense compared to Shamil Gaziev. While Gaziev has shown strong power and finishing ability early (9 first-round finishes), his takedown defense (83%) hasn't been tested against the high-level wrestlers and grapplers Spivac has faced and beaten. Spivac's ability to mix takedowns and submissions, combined with a 5-year age advantage and better defense against significant strikes (50% vs. 45%), makes him the more reliable pick. Historically, fighters with Spivac's grappling-centric style and experience edge have performed well against aggressive but less-tested heavyweights like Gaziev.