On May 2, 2026, Brando Pericic secured a knockout victory over Shamil Gaziev at UFC Fight Night 275, held at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. This victory not only marked Pericic’s fifth consecutive finish but also underscored his rising profile within the heavyweight division.
Prior to this bout, Shamil Gaziev aimed to rebound from a recent defeat and return to winning form against Pericic. However, the fight unfolded with heavy exchanges and back-and-forth action that ultimately favored Pericic.
Key facts:
- Brando Pericic knocked out Shamil Gaziev at 3:44 of Round 2.
- This was Shamil Gaziev’s second consecutive knockout loss.
- Pericic improved his MMA record to 7-1 and UFC record to 3-0 with this victory.
- Gaziev’s MMA record is now 14-2 and UFC record is 3-2 after this fight.
- The fight was part of the main card at UFC Fight Night 275.
Observers noted that with this win, the Australian contender will likely take Gaziev’s spot in the top 15 of the heavyweight rankings. Following the bout, Brando Pericic expressed interest in continuing his momentum by calling for a fight on the upcoming UFC Fight Night 282 card in Belgrade, Serbia.
