Shamil Gaziev has revealed he weighed 140 kilograms at the start of his training camp for UFC Perth. According to a photo, the heavyweight has since cut down to 119.85 kilograms as he prepares for the event. This represents a significant weight cut of over 20 kilograms during his camp. Gaziev competes in the heavyweight division, which has a limit of 120 kilograms (265 pounds). The Russian fighter's weight management is particularly notable given that UFC Perth is in Australia, where recovery time is reportedly half of what it typically is elsewhere due to time zone differences.
