Shamil Gaziev revealed a dramatic weight cut ahead of UFC Perth. According to his social media post, he weighed 140 kilograms at the start of his training camp. Current photos show his weight has dropped to 119.85 kilograms. This represents a cut of over 20 kilograms during his preparation. As a heavyweight, Gaziev competes in the division with a 120-kilogram limit. The post does not provide additional context about his upcoming opponent or fight details.
Shamil Gaziev has shared a striking glimpse into his preparation for UFC Perth, revealing on social media that he dropped more than 20 kilograms during his training camp to come in just under the heavyweight limit.
The Bahrain-based fighter posted that he began camp weighing 140 kilograms and has since brought his weight down to 119.85 kilograms, putting him just below the 120-kilogram heavyweight ceiling. The post offered no additional details about his scheduled opponent or the specific card he is targeting at UFC Perth.
Gaziev, 36, competes in the heavyweight division and currently holds the number 11 ranking. The six-foot-four orthodox striker trains out of KHK MMA and carries a professional record of 14 wins and 3 losses. He sports a 78-inch reach and lands 2.62 significant strikes per minute at a 47 percent striking accuracy rate, making him a consistent volume puncher for the division. He also contributes on the ground, averaging 0.93 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Gaziev's ability to hit the 120-kilogram limit cleanly signals a disciplined camp and full commitment to the weight class
- A heavyweight ranked 11th arriving in peak condition raises the stakes for any opponent placed across from him
- His combination of striking output and takedown activity makes him a difficult stylistic puzzle regardless of who he faces
