Brando Pericic knocked out Shamil Gaziev at 3:44 of Round 2 during their heavyweight clash at UFC Fight Night 275 on May 2, 2026, in Perth. This victory marks Pericic’s fifth consecutive finish in fights.
Shamil Gaziev was looking to return to the win column against Pericic. However, this defeat is Gaziev’s second consecutive knockout loss.
As a result of this fight, Brando Pericic improved his MMA record to 7-1 and his UFC record to 3-0. Meanwhile, Shamil Gaziev’s MMA record now stands at 14-2 with a UFC record of 3-2.
The fight featured heavy exchanges and was described as a back-and-forth battle. Pericic landed heavy kicks and punches throughout the match.
Key facts:
- Pericic knocked out Gaziev in Round 2.
- This was part of the main card at UFC Perth.
- Pericic will likely move into the top 15 of the heavyweight rankings.
Observers noted that the Australian contender will now likely take Gaziev’s spot in the top rankings. Brando Pericic has called for a fight on the upcoming UFC Fight Night 282 card on August 1 in Belgrade, Serbia.