Heavyweight fighter Shamil Gaziev revealed in an interview with Jaydon Cable that he currently weighs 140 kilograms. He needs to lose 20 kilograms before the weigh-in for UFC Perth. The significant weight cut has drawn mixed reactions from fans. Some express confidence he will make weight on time, while others view the substantial cut with concern. Gaziev is scheduled to compete at UFC Perth, though specific opponent details were not mentioned in this update.
Shamil Gaziev has disclosed a significant pre-fight weight situation ahead of UFC Perth, revealing in an interview with Jaydon Cable that he currently sits at 140 kilograms and must shed 20 kilograms before the event's weigh-in.
Gaziev, a 36-year-old heavyweight competing out of Bahrain under the KHK MMA banner, holds a professional record of 14-3-0 and is ranked 11th in the UFC heavyweight division. Standing six-foot-four with a 78-inch reach, he brings notable physical tools to the division. His striking output of 2.62 significant strikes landed per minute pairs with a 47 percent striking accuracy, and he averages 0.93 takedowns per 15 minutes, giving him a measured but well-rounded approach to his fights.
The heavyweight limit sits at 265 pounds, or approximately 120 kilograms, meaning Gaziev faces a demanding cut from his current reported weight. Fan reaction to the disclosure has been divided, with some expressing confidence in his ability to reach the target on schedule and others voicing concern over the scale of the reduction required.
Why it matters
- A 20-kilogram cut to heavyweight is an unusually large drop and raises legitimate questions about his conditioning heading into fight week
- Gaziev's ranking at 11th in the division means a strong performance in Perth could push him closer to the top ten
- No opponent has been confirmed in this report, leaving the full stakes of the bout unclear for the time being
