Shamil Gaziev weighs 140kg ahead of Perth card, facing severe weight cut challenge

Shamil Gaziev was reported to weigh approximately 140 kilograms, which presents a significant challenge as his weight class limit is 120 kilograms. The situation is made more difficult because the upcoming event is taking place in Australia, where the time difference means fighters have roughly half the usual recovery time compared to standard UFC events. Gaziev's lack of dietary discipline was specifically mentioned as a contributing factor to his current weight. This represents a 20-kilogram deficit that must be addressed in a compressed timeframe. The extreme weight cut raises concerns about Gaziev's health, performance, and ability to make weight safely for the Perth card.