Shamil Gaziev is looking to defend his place in the top 15 rankings of the UFC heavyweight division as he takes on Brando Peričić in the main card of UFC Perth on Saturday at RAC Arena in Australia.
Fresh off a knockout loss in his previous outing, Gaziev will be the betting underdog with +120 UFC odds, while Peričić, who’s still undefeated inside the octagon, is going to be the -145 betting favorite.
UFC Perth: Shamil Gaziev vs. Brando Peričić Fight Odds
- Shamil Gaziev: +120
- Brando Peričić: -145
UFC Perth: Shamil Gaziev vs. Brando Peričić: Tale of the Tape
| Shamil Gaziev | Brando Peričić | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 35 | 31 |
| Height | 6’4” | 6’5” |
| Reach | 78.5 inches | 79.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 45 inches | 46.5 inches |
| Record | 14-2 | 6-1 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | Wrestler |
| Finishing Rate | 86% | 100% |
UFC Perth: Shamil Gaziev vs. Brando Peričić: Prediction
The power and precision of Gaziev are the reasons why I predict a TKO/KO victory for him over Peričić. Gaziev also likes to move forward and pressure his opponents before firing his power punches, specifically the one-two combination.
Another major factor in this fight is the size of the octagon at the Meta APEX, as Gaziev won’t have to expend much effort to close the distance and trap Peričić against the cage, compared to numbered events where the octagon is larger.
If Peričić yields early to the pressure-forward of Gaziev, it will only be a matter of time before he finds the mark and connects with a vicious punch. The only chink in Gaziev’s armor is when he drops his hands after exchanges.
Shamil Gaziev’s Recent Fight Results
Gaziev was an undefeated prospect when he joined Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023 and earned a UFC contract. In five UFC bouts, he racked up three wins against Martin Buday, Don’Tale Mayes, and Thomas Petersen, while his losses were courtesy of Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Waldo Cortes-Acosta.
Brando Peričić’s Recent Fight Results
Peričić is an Australian MMA star who was signed by the Las Vegas-based promotion last year. So far, he has won his fights inside the octagon with victories over Elisha Ellison and Louie Stuherland, whom he both finished in the first round.
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