SHAIKHAEV VS BATISTA
DAUD SHAIKHAEV
HERDESON BATISTA
TECHNICAL WAR ROOM
DAUD SHAIKHAEV
TACTICAL BREAKDOWNSYSTEMATIC DISMANTLING
Shaikhaev won their first meeting by decision in 2022. He knows exactly how to beat Batista: avoid the big Capoeira kicks, close the distance, and grind him out against the cage.
HERDESON BATISTA
TACTICAL BREAKDOWNTHE KNOCKOUT ARTIST
Batista needs to keep this in the center of the cage. If he gets backed up, he loses. He needs to land something huge early to disrupt Shaikhaev's rhythm.
RECENT FORM
SHAIKHAEV HISTORY
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | A. Reznikov | WIN | SUB (Neck Crank) |
| Feb 08, 2025 | R. Kishev | DRAW | DEC (Majority) |
| Jun 28, 2024 | A. Bagov | LOSS | DEC (Unanimous) |
BATISTA HISTORY
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | A. Abdulkhalikov | WIN | SUB (Face Crank) |
| Oct 04, 2024 | A. Matmuratov | WIN | SUB (RNC) |
| Aug 27, 2022 | D. Shaikhaev | LOSS | DEC (Unanimous) |
BETTING BOSS AI PREDICTION
WINNER: DAUD SHAIKHAEV
History often repeats itself in MMA rematches unless the loser has made drastic changes. Shaikhaev is the more consistent fighter. Batista has lost 2 straight and struggles with fighters who can dictate the pace. Expect Shaikhaev to mix in takedowns and clinch work to secure another Unanimous Decision.