Shamil Gaziev reveals he cuts over 40lb simply to make the UFC heavyweight limit

Shamil Gaziev has revealed that he suggestions the scales well over 300lb when he isn’t preparing for a fight.

The Dagestani heavyweight is a cult figure with UFC fans, known for his knockouts in addition to an unorthodox style and comical interviews. He’s an enormous man standing at 6’4″, but removed from the giants in his division, and holds a 3-2 record since arriving in the large leagues in 2023.

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Gaziev is ready to return to the octagon on May 2 for the primary time since being knocked out by Waldo Cortes-Acosta back in November at UFC Qatar. He’ll tackle Brando Peričić on the most important card of UFC Perth.

Shamil Gaziev reveals ‘walking around weight’ ahead of UFC Perth cut

Throughout his three years within the UFC, including his contract-winning performance on Dana White’s Contender Series, there was no issue with Shamil Gaziev’s weight. He is available in at the upper end, with a low of 259.5lb and highs of 262lb.

Nonetheless, in a video with content creator Jaiden Cable, he revealed that it will not be as easy because it looks to make weight for his fights. The UFC imposes an prolonged limit of 266lb on heavyweights, and he’s considerably heavier than that out of camp.

When Cable asked Gaziev how much he weighs ‘walking around’, the Russian giggled before replying “140kg.” Cable seemed baffled, and searched just how much that’s in kilos. He revealed that it amounts to almost 308lb.

The pair laughed in regards to the number, as Gaziev put his head in his hands seemingly embarrassed to disclose his out of camp weight. He may have to make the 266lb limit again next weekend at UFC Perth, which takes place at a special start time because of it being in Australia.