Shamil Gaziev drops 20 kg in training camp ahead of UFC Perth heavyweight bout

Russian heavyweight Shamil Gaziev has undergone a dramatic weight cut during his training camp for UFC Perth. According to recent photos, Gaziev has dropped from 140 kilograms at the start of camp to 119.85 kg. This represents a loss of over 20 kilograms as he prepares for his heavyweight bout. The heavyweight limit in the UFC is 120 kg (265 lbs), so Gaziev is now just under the division ceiling. His ability to manage this significant weight reduction will be tested in Australia, where recovery time is typically more compressed than in other locations.