TLDR
- Brando Pericic is listed as the betting favorite at -142 against No. 14-ranked Shamil Gaziev at +116
- Pericic has won both UFC fights by first-round knockout and trains at New Zealand’s City Kickboxing gym
- Gaziev comes off a loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta but previously won back-to-back fights
- The fight was booked on short notice, potentially favoring Pericic who fights at home in Australia
- Experts predict Pericic will win by knockout in round two despite Gaziev’s experience advantage
UFC Perth Card Odds
Fight Time
| Time Zone | Prelims | Main Card | Expected Main Event Walkouts |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET (Eastern) | 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM | ~10:00 AM |
| PT (Pacific) | 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM | ~7:00 AM |
| AWST (Perth/Local) | 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM | ~10:00 PM |
Event streams on ESPN+ (P+). Venue: RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia.
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Sources: MMA Junkie | Yahoo Sports | DraftKings Network
The betting odds for Saturday’s heavyweight clash between Shamil Gaziev and Brando Pericic at UFC Fight Night 275 have shifted in favor of the Australian fighter despite a significant gap in experience and rankings.
Pericic opened as the underdog but public betting has moved the line to list him at -142 while Gaziev sits at +116 on FanDuel. DraftKings shows similar numbers with Pericic at -125 and Gaziev at +110.
Gaziev holds the No. 14 ranking in the heavyweight division and brings a 14-2 overall record with a 3-2 UFC mark. The Bahrain-based fighter won consecutive fights over Don’Tale Mayes and Thomas Petersen before losing to Waldo Cortes-Acosta by first-round knockout in November.
Pericic enters the bout undefeated in the UFC at 2-0 with an overall record of 6-1. The Australian prospect has finished both UFC opponents in the first round, stopping Elisha Ellison and most recently Louie Sutherland.
Training Camp and Physical Advantages
The fight was booked on shorter than usual notice, which may favor Pericic fighting in his home country. He trains at City Kickboxing in New Zealand, the same gym that produced UFC champions Israel Adesanya, Alexander Volkanovski, and Carlos Ulberg.
Pericic stands 6-foot-5 with a 79.5-inch reach, giving him a one-inch height advantage and slightly longer reach than the 6-foot-4 Gaziev with his 78.5-inch reach. The Australian has finished five of his six career wins by knockout or technical knockout.
Gaziev brings superior experience with 16 total professional fights compared to Pericic’s seven. The Dagestani fighter, who previously played on Russia’s national volleyball team, has shown strong takedown defense at 83% and lands strikes at a 47% success rate.
Expert Predictions and Fight Analysis
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom predicts Pericic will survive early challenges from Gaziev before securing a knockout victory in the second round. Tom acknowledges that Gaziev’s experience could play a factor but believes Pericic’s power and finishing instincts will prove decisive.
ClutchPoints analyst Dominik Zawartko also picks Pericic to win, projecting the fight will go past 1.5 rounds at +170 odds. The over/under for 1.5 rounds shows the under listed at -220, reflecting expectations of an early finish.
DraftKings Network’s Ryan Wohl recommends betting on Pericic to win by finish at -125. Wohl points to Pericic’s elite athleticism and power as key factors, citing Gaziev’s struggles in his fast-paced loss to Cortes-Acosta.
The bout is scheduled as the second fight on the UFC Fight Night 275 main card at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Fighters are expected to enter the octagon at approximately 7:40 a.m. ET, with the event streaming live on Paramount+.
