VIDEO: 'Poatan's stunt double' knocks out opponent with uppercut after war at UFC Perth

Brando Pericic won Shamil Gaziev No. UFC Perth. Photo: Instagram / Brando Perisic

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Known for simulating Alex Poatán in the preparations of Israel adesanya, Brando Pericic He showed that he can also shine in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) faced Shamil Gaziev No. UFC Perth, held this Saturday (2), and, after rocking his rival in the first round, connected an uppercut that ended the duel in the second stage.

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With the victory, Pericic reached seven wins in his career, six of them by knockout. Furthermore, Adesanya's training partner secured his third win in the UFC. Gaziev, on the other hand, suffered his third career defeat, his second consecutive loss.

Uppercut seals Brandon Pericic's victory at UFC Perth.

What cache dans sa barbe Gaziev???
Où trouve-t-il this energy?

Perisic 🇦🇺 KO round 2#UFCPerth pic.twitter.com/TvzhXek5tp

— 5ᵉᵐᵉ Round (@Le5emeRound) May 2, 2026

After a strong start of Shamil Gaziev, who sought to take the fight to the cage, Brando Pericic He surprised everyone and landed a powerful blow that rocked the Bahraini.

Showing good resistance, Gaziev responded and also managed to rock the European. Still, with the stand-up fight more balanced, Pericic landed the best blows in a frank exchange that thrilled the crowd in the first round.

In the second round, Gaziev returned to his clinch strategy, but was again surprised, being rocked by a right straight. In the final moments of the round, Pericic capitalized on a moment when his opponent lowered his guard and landed a powerful uppercut, knocking the giant down and ending the fight.

Marwan Rahiki proves his worth and wins a knockout at UFC Perth.

Rahiki promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Marwan Rahiki He showed that he is also part of the renewal of the Ultimate's featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg). The Moroccan prospect entered the fray at UFC Perth, held this Saturday, and, after a short period of study, knocked out Ollie Schmid still in the first round.

With the victory, Rahiki extended his undefeated streak to nine wins, eight of them by knockout. Ollie, who accepted the fight the week of the bout, suffered his third career defeat.

UFC Perth Results

MAIN CARD

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Prates derrotou Jack Della Maddalena  by knockout (elbows) at 3:17 of round 3

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld derrotou Beneil Dariush by knockout (punch) at 3:29 of round 1

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Steve Erceg derrotou Tim Elliott by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Marwan Rahiki derrotou Ollie Schmid by knockout (punch) at 2:56 of round 1

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Brando Pericic derrotou Shamil Gaziev by knockout (punch) at 3:44 of round 2

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Louie Sutherland derrotou Tai tuivasa by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Cam Rowston derrotou Robert Bryczek by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Junior Tafa derrotou Kevin Christian by knockout (elbows) at 2:42 of round 1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun derrotou Gerald meerschaert by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Colby Thicknesse derrotou Vince Morales by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Wes Schultz derrotou ben johnston by submission (guillotine choke) at 1min50s R3

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jonathan Micallef derrotou Themba Gorimbo by divided decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Kody Steele derrotou Dom Mar Fan by submission (Leg lock) at 3:54 of Round 1