Shamil Gaziev has revealed significant weight cut progress ahead of his UFC Perth bout. According to Gaziev, he weighed 140 kilograms at the start of his training camp. A recent photo shows his weight has dropped to 119.85 kilograms. Gaziev competes in the heavyweight division, which has a limit of 120 kilograms (265 pounds). The weight loss demonstrates the scale of his pre-fight preparation. UFC Perth is an upcoming event where Gaziev is scheduled to compete.
Shamil Gaziev has offered a striking look at the physical demands of competing at heavyweight, sharing that he has shed more than 20 kilograms in the lead-up to his scheduled bout at UFC Perth.
Gaziev revealed he weighed 140 kilograms at the start of his training camp. A recent photo confirmed his weight had fallen to 119.85 kilograms, placing him just under the heavyweight limit of 120 kilograms ahead of fight week.
The 36-year-old Bahrain-based fighter competes out of KHK MMA and currently sits ranked eleventh in the heavyweight division. Standing six-foot-four with a 78-inch reach, Gaziev carries a professional record of 14 wins and 3 losses. He lands 2.62 significant strikes per minute at a 47 percent accuracy rate, and also contributes on the ground with 0.93 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Gaziev is ranked eleventh at heavyweight, meaning a strong performance at UFC Perth could move him closer to the division's top ten
- The scale of his weight loss — over 20 kilograms across a single camp — underlines the physical transformation required to compete near the heavyweight limit
- His orthodox striking game combined with a takedown threat makes his size and conditioning central to his overall gameplan
