Former BMF titleholder Justin Gaethje shared images of a pair of nasty lacerations he suffered at UFC 313. UFC fan favorite Justin Gaethje got back in the win column with an impressive performance at UFC 313 but ended up paying a hefty price for it.
Less than a week after UFC 313, Rafael Fiziev is already pondering his next move – but in which division will this all-action striking specialist compete next?
Rafael Fiziev is considering a big change in his career after once again falling at the hands of Justin Gaethje. After agreeing to step in on late notice to save the UFC 313 co-main event this past Saturday, Fiziev was narrowly defeated by Gaethje for a second time.
Despite losing to Justin Gaethje again this past Saturday at UFC 313, Rafael Fiziev hasn’t lost much stock. Following a long injury layoff after he tore his ACL against Mateusz Gamrot in September 2023, Rafael Fizev was seemingly struggling to find a return fight.
No stranger to post-fight bonuses, Rafael Fiziev grabbed some extra compensation in a unique form after meeting Justin Gaethje in the co-main event of UFC 313.
Rafael Fiziev and Justin Gaethje went toe to toe for the second time in the co-main event of UFC 313. As expected, the fight was an action-packed showdown, with ‘The Highlight’ securing a unanimous decision victory.
A potential move to featherweight may just be in the not-so distant future for Rafael Fiziev. Having sat out for the entirety of 2024, Rafael Fiziev willingly raised his hand to battle former foe Justin Gaethje at UFC 313 last weekend.
Fighters often seek new challenges and competitive edges by changing weight classes. Notably, Daniel Cormier transitioned from heavyweight to light heavyweight, capturing the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
UFC lightweight contender Rafael Fiziev is contemplating a significant change after falling to Justin Gaethje at UFC 313. Rafael Fiziev‘s short-notice rematch with Justin Gaethje delivered with an epic ‘Fight of the Night’ at UFC 313 last Saturday in Las Vegas.
This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 313, we saw a big time rematch in the lightweight division. Former interim champion Justin Gaethje (26-5) took on Rafael Fiziev (12-4) for a second time.
Justin Gaethje shut down talk of a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier after UFC 313. Dustin Poirier stopped ‘The Highlight’ with strikes in the fourth round of their bloody first battle seven years ago – but Justin Gaethje got his revenge when he slept ‘The Diamond’ with a head kick at UFC 291 in July 2023.
Lightweight contender Justin Gaethje was originally scheduled to faced Dan Hooker in the UFC 313 co-main event but a hand injury forced Hooker out of the fight.
Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC 313, we are going to see a rematch between two top ten lightweight contenders. Former interim lightweight and BMF champion Justin Gaethje (25-5) will take on a familiar foe in the returning Rafael Fiziev (12-3).
Gaethje and Fiziev run back their Fight of the Night on short notice
UFC lightweight superstar Justin Gaethje returns to MMA action this Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The ‘Highlight’ will take on his old rival Rafael Fiziev for a three-round co-main event clash, which has crazy hype.
Rafael Fiziev (12-3) has been waiting a long time to return to the Octagon. On March 8, Fiziev will have his first fight since 2023 when he takes on Justin Gaethje (25-5) in a rematch.
Rafael Fiziev has stepped in to replace the injured Dan Hooker against Justin Gaethje in the UFC 313 co-main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 8.
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