Is Brando Pericic UFC's next heavyweight star? 'I'm here to f*cking throw down'
TL;DR
Brando Pericic won against Shamil Gaziev at UFC Fight Night 275, securing a knockout in the second round. With a record of 7-1 and all wins by stoppage, Pericic aims to establish himself as a heavyweight star in the UFC.
Key points
- Brando Pericic won by knockout against Shamil Gaziev
- Pericic has a record of 7-1 with all wins by stoppage
- He aims to fight in the UFC's debut in Serbia on August 1
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Brando Pericic met the media Saturday after his win over Shamil Gaziev at UFC Fight Night 275. Pericic (7-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) and Gaziev (14-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC) gave the fans a show on the main card at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. The heavyweights turned in a Fight of the Night performance, but it was Pericic who left with a knockout nearly four minutes into the second round. Pericic has all his wins by stoppage, including his first three in the UFC in less than eight months. "I'm pissed off that I left the first round - I should've gotten him out of there," Pericic told the UFC after the win. "But we went through some adversity this camp, and I'm glad I got the finish. "I'm not here to go to the judges' scorecards. I'm not here to touch and move. I'm here to f\*cking throw down and get the win. I'm glad I went to the second round (to show) I'm ready for five rounds." Pericic said because of what he's been through in life before his MMA career, it helps him appreciate the opportunities he has in the UFC. The 31-year-old City Kickboxing product went so far as to say MMA saved his life. "When I go out there, I want to represent the struggles I've been through and give that to the crowd – give them that big KO win," Pericic said. "The sh\*t I've been through in life, that's the actual fight. This is easy. There was no nerves in there for me. I wouldn't care if that's the champion – I'd have done the same thing." Pericic, whose Southeastern Europe heritage from the Balkan region led to his "Balkan Bear" nickname, said he's keen to fight when the UFC makes its debut in Serbia later this year. UFC Belgrade is set for Aug. 1. Check out Pericic's post-fight interview in the video below.
“I'm here to f\\\*ing throw down.”
Brando Peričić continued his march up the heavyweight ladder as he picked up another knockout victory. #UFCPerth
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— UFC News (@UFCNews) May 2, 2026 *This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Is Brando Pericic UFC's next heavyweight star? 'I'm here to throw down'*
Q&A
What is Brando Pericic's MMA record after UFC Fight Night 275?
Brando Pericic's MMA record is now 7-1, with all his victories coming by stoppage.
When is the UFC debut in Serbia where Brando Pericic wants to fight?
The UFC is set to debut in Serbia on August 1, and Brando Pericic is eager to compete at this event.
What did Brando Pericic say about his fighting style after his recent win?
Brando Pericic emphasized that he is not interested in going to the judges' scorecards, stating, 'I'm here to f*cking throw down and get the win.'
