Brando Pericic vs Shamil Gaziev: UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates Fight Breakdown

Result & Event Context

Brando Pericic faced Shamil Gaziev at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates on May 02, 2026 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Brando Pericic defeated Shamil Gaziev by KO/TKO at 3:44 of round 2.

Recorded Fight Statistics

Brando Pericic: 89 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns. Shamil Gaziev: 41 significant strikes landed and 1 completed takedowns.

Striking & Grappling Comparison

Brando Pericic landed 89 significant strikes and Shamil Gaziev landed 41. Brando Pericic recorded 48 more landed significant strikes.

Brando Pericic completed 0 takedowns; Shamil Gaziev completed 1. Takedown counts describe completed entries, not how long either fighter controlled a position or how much damage followed.

The stoppage determined the outcome. A fighter does not need to lead the cumulative strike count to win by KO/TKO: the effect of a finishing sequence can outweigh an earlier volume deficit.

Fight Duration & Statistical Interpretation

The fight lasted 8:00 of active round time, ending at 3:44 of round 2. Rest periods between rounds are excluded.

These are full-fight totals. They do not establish the order of exchanges, individual round scores, corner instructions, or changes in pace. Significant strikes are a subset of total strikes, so the two measures should not be used interchangeably.