Gaziev confirms 140kg weight before Perth training camp, now at 119kg

Shamil Gaziev revealed he weighed 140 kilograms before beginning his training camp for UFC Perth. The heavyweight has since cut down to 119 kilograms according to a social media post, well within the 120kg heavyweight limit. Gaziev stated he has been on a strict diet for the past six weeks and emphasized that heavyweight fighters do indeed cut significant weight, contrary to some assumptions. He clarified that the 140kg figure was his weight outside of fight preparation, not an indication of weight-cutting issues. The Russian fighter appears on track for a problem-free weigh-in.