Mikhail Gazaev vs Jake Heun Prediction
📣 The Fight Nights 130 tournament, set for November 14 in Vladikavkaz, promises a thrilling heavyweight showdown. In the main event, Russian fighter Mikhail Gazaev will face off against American Jake Heun in a head-to-head battle. Who will emerge victorious in their clash? Read the prediction below.
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Mikhail Gazaev Player Overview
The 35-year-old Russian heavyweight Mikhail Gazaev (5-2) is a fighter whose career is marked not just by his record, but also by a truly extraordinary episode. Back in November 2013, he made history during a controversial bout against Konstantin Glukhov. Glukhov was disqualified for delivering a head kick to Mikhail while he had three points of contact on the canvas. Gazaev's phrase, "He struck, but I won," became iconic. This story took a new turn in June 2023 when Glukhov avenged his loss by winning on points. The year 2025 was mixed for Gazaev: in February, he suffered a submission defeat to Omar Aliev, but in September, he bounced back by knocking out Ahmed El Tayeb just 32 seconds into the first round.
Match Results: Mikhail Gazaev
Jake Heun Player Overview
American heavyweight Jake Heun (15-9), at 38 years old, is a seasoned fighter with an impressive 67% finish rate. Having made his professional MMA debut in 2011, his career has seen him compete in renowned organizations like WSOF (now PFL) and Rizin FF. Heun has shared the octagon with top-tier fighters such as Jiri Prochazka, Vinny Magalhaes, and Anatoly Malykhin. After securing three consecutive victories in Rizin FF back in 2019, Jake Heun has been absent from the cage for nearly six years. This upcoming bout marks his return after such a lengthy hiatus.
Match Results: Jake Heun
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Jake Heun steps back into the cage after nearly a six-year hiatus, and this significant layoff will undoubtedly impact his fighting capabilities. In contrast, Mikhail Gazayev has consistently competed at the professional level over the past two years and is in much better competitive shape. We predict a victory for the Russian fighter, who can effectively utilize his grappling skills and striking power to handle Heun with relative ease.