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UFC Perth video: Brando Pericic takes out Shamil Gaziev in slugfest
TL;DR
Brando Pericic defeated Shamil Gaziev by knockout in Round 2 at UFC Fight Night 275 in Perth. This victory marks Pericic's fifth consecutive finish in his MMA career.
Key points
- Brando Pericic defeated Shamil Gaziev by knockout
- Fight took place at UFC Fight Night 275 in Perth
- Pericic's record improved to 7-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC
- This victory marks Pericic's fifth consecutive finish
- Pericic aims to fight on UFC Fight Night 282 in Belgrade
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Brando PericicShamil GazievUFC Fight Night 275
Brando Pericic gave Shamil Gaziev everything he could handle, and it eventually paid off.
Pericic (7-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) outlasted Gaziev (14-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) in a back-and-forth battle to score the knockout finish at the 3:44 mark of Round 2 on Saturday's main card at UFC Fight Night 275 from RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.
Check out the video of Pericic's finish below (via X):
With the win, Pericic has now finished his past five fights. "The Balkan Bear" wants on the UFC Fight Night 282 card on Aug. 1 in Belgrade, Serbia.
Up-to-the-minute results of UFC Fight Night 275 include:
- Brando Pericic def. Shamil Gaziev via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 3:44
- Louie Sutherland def. Tai Tuivasa via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
- Cam Rowston def. Robert Bryczek via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Junior Tafa def. Kevin Christian via knockout (elbows) – Round 1, 2:42
- Jacob Malkoun def. Gerald Meerschaert via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Colby Thicknesse def. Vince Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Wes Schultz def. Ben Johnston via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 1:50
- Jonathan Micallef def. Themba Gorimbo via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Q&A
What was the outcome of the Brando Pericic vs. Shamil Gaziev fight?
Brando Pericic won the fight against Shamil Gaziev by knockout at the 3:44 mark of Round 2.
How many fights has Brando Pericic won in the UFC?
Brando Pericic has won three fights in the UFC, improving his record to 7-1 overall in MMA.
When is Brando Pericic's next fight scheduled?
Brando Pericic is aiming to compete on the UFC Fight Night 282 card on August 1 in Belgrade, Serbia.
