Shamil Gaziev will fight Brando Peričić at UFC Perth in a heavyweight bout. Gaziev weighed in at 119.75 kg while Peričić came in at 120.2 kg. The matchup is officially confirmed for the upcoming UFC Perth event. Both fighters compete in the heavyweight division. Further details about their positions on the card were not disclosed in the announcement.
Shamil Gaziev and Brando Peričić have been officially booked for a heavyweight clash at UFC Perth, with both men making weight ahead of the event — Gaziev at 119.75 kg and Peričić at 120.2 kg.
Gaziev enters the bout ranked 11th in the UFC heavyweight division, carrying a record of 14 wins and 3 losses. The 36-year-old, who represents Bahrain and trains out of KHK MMA, stands six-foot-four with a 78-inch reach. Fighting out of an orthodox stance, he lands 2.62 significant strikes per minute at a 47 percent accuracy rate, while also mixing in nearly one takedown attempt per 15 minutes of action.
Verified data for Peričić was not available in the announcement, and further details regarding the fighters' placement on the card were not disclosed.
Why it matters
- Gaziev is ranked 11th in the heavyweight division, meaning a strong performance could push him further into title contention.
- At 120.2 kg, Peričić comes in fractionally heavier, suggesting both men are operating at the top of the heavyweight limit.
- The stylistic matchup pits Gaziev's measured striking game and wrestling ability against an opponent whose statistical profile has yet to be confirmed.
