Gaziev turned pro in 2017 and boasts a record of 13 wins with eight knockouts. His recent victory was over Don'Tale Mayes by unanimous decision. His experience against taller opponents like Mayes might give him an edge. Petersen began professionally fighting in 2018 and has secured nine wins with seven knockouts. He recently defeated Mohammed Usman also by unanimous decision.
What time is Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen fight
Live coverage for the Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen main card will start at 09:00 AM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:40 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 | 06:00 AM | 07:40 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 02:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 | 12:00 AM | 01:40 AM |
UFC Fight Night 250 takes place on February 1, 2025, at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event begins at 10:40 AM EST. The main card features Israel Adesanya versus Nassourdine Imavov. On the undercard, Gaziev faces Petersen in a heavyweight bout scheduled for three rounds.
The start times may vary due to the performance of earlier fights on the card. Viewers should check their local time zones to ensure they don't miss any action. Please refer to the event schedule for specific start times in your country.
How and where to watch the Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen Fight
You can watch Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
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Shamil Gaziev vs Thomas Petersen Betting Odds
- Favorite: Shamil Gaziev : 1.3 (-333)
- Underdog: Thomas Petersen : 3.8 (+280)
| Method of victory | Shamil Gaziev | Thomas Petersen |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.4 (+135) | 9.0 (+800) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.6 (+260) | 7.0 (+600) |
Shamil Gaziev is the favorite with odds of 1.3 (-333). Thomas Petersen, the underdog, stands at 3.8 (+280). Gaziev has better chances of winning by knockout with odds at 2.4 (+135), while Petersen lags behind at 9.0 (+800) for a KO win. A decision win sees Gaziev at 3.6 (+260) and Petersen at 7.0 (+600). Gamblers show confidence in Gaziev due to his strong odds. Expect him as the likely victor in this matchup.
Fighters Details
Shamil Gaziev
- Nationality: Bahrain
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 118.8 kg
- Total Fights: 14
- Record: 13 / 1 / 0
Thomas Petersen
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 117.5 kg
- Total Fights: 11
- Record: 9 / 2 / 0
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