He originates from
Dagestan and started practicing wrestling in 2000. Until 2012, he represented Russia. Since 2012, he has been representing Poland after having been granted Polish citizenhip. He is the International Master of Sports in Freestyle Wrestling. He is bronze medalist of 2010 Russian Freestyle Wrestling Nationals. At
2015 World Wrestling Championships in the second round he lost to World Champion
Frank Chamizo (3-4) European Games 2015 runner-up, who competed in the men's freestyle 70 kg category at the
2015 European Games and won the silver medal. Golden Grand prix Ivan Yarygin 2010 champion, bronze medalist in 2009 and 2011, European Championships 2010 runner-up, Ramzan Kadyrov Cup 3rd 2010 and World Cup 2011 winner. Gadzhiev took part in the
2016 Summer Olympic Games and the
2020 Summer Olympic Games. ==Championships and accomplishments==