Overview
- Pericic, who fought Saturday at UFC Fight Night 275 in Perth, knocked out Gaziev with a right hand at 3:44 of Round 2.
- The heavyweight clash swung early with takedowns, clinches, and heavy punches before Pericic’s late surge produced the finish.
- The win improved Pericic’s record to 7-1 and marked his third consecutive UFC victory by knockout.
- After the bout, Pericic called for a spot on the Aug. 1 UFC event in Belgrade, Serbia.
- Gaziev, listed around No. 14 before the fight, absorbed a second straight knockout loss that puts his ranking in jeopardy.