Brando Pericic knocks out Shamil Gaziev in second round at UFC Perth

Brando Pericic delivered a second-round knockout of Shamil Gaziev at UFC Perth, extending his winning streak to five consecutive victories and improving to 7-1 overall. Gaziev suffers his second consecutive loss and falls to 14-3 overall with a 3-3 UFC record. All three of Gaziev's career defeats have come by knockout, highlighting a concerning pattern in the Dagestani heavyweight's losses. The bout was considered a candidate for Fight of the Year by observers before the knockout finish. Pericic's performance solidifies his position as a rising contender in the heavyweight division.