Overview
- Pericic ended the bout with a right hand at 3:44 of Round 2 on Saturday in Perth.
- UFC officials said Gaziev went for a precautionary CT scan, a common step after heavy damage.
- Both heavyweights earned $100,000 Fight of the Night bonuses for their back-and-forth slugfest.
- The result moved Pericic to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in the UFC, with all wins coming by knockout.
- After the win, he called for a slot on the Aug. 1 card in Belgrade as outlets expect him to enter the top 15.