Shamil Gaziev has revealed significant weight reduction during his training camp for UFC Perth. The heavyweight fighter weighed 140 kilograms before beginning his camp preparations. According to a recent photo, Gaziev's weight has now dropped to 119.85 kilograms. This represents a weight cut of over 20 kilograms during the training camp period. The information confirms Gaziev is on track to make the heavyweight limit of 120 kilograms without issue.
Shamil Gaziev has shared a striking glimpse into his physical transformation ahead of UFC Perth, revealing he trimmed more than 20 kilograms during his training camp to get within reach of the heavyweight limit.
The Bahrain-based fighter entered camp at 140 kilograms and has since brought his weight down to 119.85 kilograms, according to a recent photo he shared publicly. That figure puts him comfortably on course to clear the 120-kilogram heavyweight ceiling without a last-minute scramble.
Gaziev, 36, holds a professional record of 14 wins, 3 losses, and no draws, and currently sits ranked 11th in the UFC heavyweight division. Fighting out of KHK MMA, the orthodox striker stands six-foot-four with a 78-inch reach, giving him the kind of physical frame that makes significant weight fluctuations between bouts a familiar part of the game at heavyweight. He lands 2.62 significant strikes per minute at a 47 percent accuracy rate, and supplements his striking with 0.93 takedown attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Gaziev's ability to shed 20-plus kilograms without crisis signals a well-structured camp and removes any late weight concern heading into fight week
- At 119.85 kilograms this far out, he has room to fine-tune without cutting aggressively on fight day
- Arriving at the heavyweight limit in good condition matters for a fighter ranked 11th, where a strong performance could push him toward the top ten
