Shamil Gaziev confirms he weighed 140kg before training camp, now at 119kg

Shamil Gaziev revealed that he weighed 140 kilograms before beginning his training camp for UFC Perth. The heavyweight fighter addressed speculation about weight management among heavyweight fighters, confirming he followed a strict diet for the past six weeks. According to social media posts, Gaziev has since reduced his weight to 119 kilograms and does not anticipate any issues making weight. In a recent interview, he had discussed his weight outside of fight preparation, which appears to have caused some concern that he has now addressed. The heavyweight limit is 120 kilograms.