Shamil Gaziev: 'We did what we wanted to do' against Thomas Petersen at UFC Saudi Arabia

Shamil Gaziev beat Thomas Petersen with a first-round knockout Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 250 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Take a look inside the fight with Gaziev, who has back-to-back wins after the first loss of his career 11 months ago.

Shamil Gaziev def. Thomas Petersen

Result: Shamil Gaziev def. Thomas Petersen via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 3:12

Updated records: Gaziev (14-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC), Petersen (9-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC)

Key stats: Gaziev has 12 of his 14 career wins by finish, including nine knockouts.

Gaziev on the fight's key moment

"I won by first-round knockout – of course I'm very happy and very excited. ... All fight camp, we were planning this attack. After my first punch, he tried to wrestle. I knew it. I stopped his wrestling, and my fight plan worked. We did what we wanted to do"

Gaziev on the heavyweight rankings

"I'm sure I won't go down in the rankings. But how high will I go? We'll see what the UFC decides."

Gaziev on what he wants next

"My plan is simple: Fight at least two fights this year, even if it's unranked opponents. Just give me fights, please."

To hear more from Gaziev, check out his post-fight interview above.

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