UFC 275: Shamil Gaziev vs. Brando Pericic Prediction for Saturday, 05/02/26

The second fight on the Main Card at UFC Fight Night 275 will see Shamil Gaziev take on Brando Pericic. This will be a fight in the UFC Heavyweight division. Gaziev enters this fight with an MMA record of 14-2 and 4-2 in the UFC. He averages 2.62 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 47%. Gaziev absorbs 3.97 strikes and has a striking defense of 45%. His grappling is also decent, averaging 0.93 takedowns every 15 minutes. He has a takedown accuracy of 30% and a takedown defense of 83%.

Percic enters this fight with an MMA record of 6-1 and 2-0 in the UFC. He is averaging 12.91 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 64%. Percic absorbs 3.23 strikes and has a striking defense of 55%. He has not shown any grappling ability, but has a takedown defense of 80%.

Percic is the small favorite in this fight; however, he still looks to be the best betting favorite. Even though his UFC career has been short, Percic has already shown tremendous striking ability. Gaziev, on the other hand, has the advantage in grappling, but Percic’s takedown defense has been strong enough to cancel this. Based on the fast start Percic has had in the UFC, backing Percic to win is our best bet.