Shamil Gaziev and Brando Perisic have both made weight for their heavyweight contest at UFC Perth. Gaziev weighed in at 119.75 kg (264 lbs), while Perisic came in slightly heavier at 120.2 kg (265 lbs). Both fighters are within the heavyweight limit, making their bout official for the event. The weigh-in was documented with a photo of both fighters on the scale. This heavyweight matchup is part of the UFC Perth card scheduled to take place in Australia.
Shamil Gaziev and Brando Perisic are set to collide in a heavyweight contest at UFC Perth after both men successfully made weight at Thursday's official weigh-ins. Gaziev stepped on the scale at 119.75 kg, while Perisic came in at 120.2 kg, with both figures sitting comfortably within the heavyweight limit and the bout now confirmed for the Australian card.
Gaziev, ranked 11th in the UFC heavyweight division, carries a 14-3-0 professional record into the fight. The 36-year-old from Bahrain trains out of KHK MMA and presents an imposing physical frame at 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, and also threatens with the takedown, averaging 0.93 per 15 minutes.
Perisic's verified statistics were not available in the AgentMMA database ahead of the event.
Why it matters
- Gaziev is ranked 11th at heavyweight, meaning a strong performance could push him further into title contention in an increasingly competitive division.
- At 119.75 kg, Gaziev came in slightly lighter than Perisic, which may reflect differing preparation strategies between the two camps.
- The heavyweight division rarely features back-to-back events in the Asia-Pacific region, giving the UFC Perth card added significance for the weight class's global profile.
