Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev engaged in a fierce battle in the octagon at UFC 313 in Las Vegas (USA). The American won by unanimous decision. The judges scored the co-main event 29-28. The fighters exchanged compliments in the octagon. A trilogy was requested by the defeated fighter, but 'Highlights' said he would only do a third fight if the title was on the line.
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With the victory in the tough fight, Justin Gaethje reaches the mark of 25 wins in his career. The Ultimate star's record shows five losses in MMA.
Rafael Fiziev now has four career losses, including his most recent one. The Kazakh fighter has three wins.
Fighters wage 'war' in the octagon
The fight began cautiously, with Fiziev attempting low kicks , which were more effective. One of Gaethje's kicks took the fight to the ground, but Justin managed to escape. Shortly after, the fight went to the ground again, leaving the American in terrible shape. After about two minutes of 'war', the fight returned to standing. Movement and high punches were the main focus of the following moments. Fiziev landed a good knee strike. A combination from Gaethje was ended by a strong left cross from his opponent. Another chin was broken by a right hand from the American. At the end, Justin attempted a takedown but failed. A straight right from Fiziev landed cleanly at the end of the round.
In the second round, Gaethje landed strong crosses. Before the first minute was over, the fight was stopped due to a low blow. Upon resumption, the fight remained intense. Justin's crosses threatened the Kazakh fighter while low kicks attempted to unsettle the American. He went after Rafael, trying to connect with more punches. Fiziev threatened with strong kicks and crosses. Gaethje's right hands stirred the arena. A strong knee from the Kazakh fighter was answered with another straight right. An uppercut from Justin resulted in a knockdown , and Gaethje worked a strong ground and pound . Fiziev managed to recover. The round ended with Rafael dodging a high kick.
The final round began with great confidence from the veteran. Fiziev attempted a spinning kick that missed. There was a lot of striking in the first minute. Justin landed a counter straight that momentarily unsettled Rafael. Shortly after, Gaethje fell after attempting a kick, and Fiziev went in for a knockout, but the American escaped. The distance was closed, and in the clinch, Gaethje landed punches from the bottom. A kick then connected in Gaethje's favor. 'The Highlight' dominated for several moments, without letting himself be discouraged. Against the cage, the clinch broke down during Fiziev's knee attempt. In the end, Gaethje landed some good strikes to secure the round.
Jalin Turner vs Ignacio Bahamondes
Ignario Bahamondes defeated Turner at UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC News
The fight between Ignacio Bahamondes and Jalin Turner began with many kicks from both fighters. The lightweight bout (up to 70,3kg) went to the ground with the Chilean trying to pull his opponent into his guard. After a while, Turner got into the game and 'La Jaula' didn't waste the opportunity. A perfect triangle choke was locked in and the submission was made. It's the second time Ignacio has won by submission in his career, securing his place in the top 15 of the category. The winner's record now stands at 17 wins and five losses. Jalin Turner , who was submitted for the first time in his career, has 14 wins and nine losses.
See the finishing of Ignacio Bahamondes
Ignacio Bahamondes is just 27 years old. Come tuesday he will be a ranked lightweight. If so, he will be the youngest ranked lightweight in the UFC pic.twitter.com/1lGKGjAp71
— Ovin Vithanage (@OvinVithanage) March 9, 2025
Check out the results of UFC 313
MAIN CARD (00pm Brasília time)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Magomed Ankalaev defeated Alex Poatan by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) – title fight
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin Gaethje defeated Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Ignacio Bahamondes submitted Jalin Turner with a triangle choke at 2:29 of Round 1.
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Amanda Lemos defeated Iasmin Lucindo by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy defeated King Green by knockout at 2:07 of Round 1.
PRELIMINARY CARD (20:30 p.m. Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van defeated Rei Tsuruya by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Brunno Hulk submitted Armen Petrosyan with an armbar at 4:27 of round 2.
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Leal defeated Alex Morono by technical knockout (punches) at 4:16 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Mairon Santos defeated Francis Marshall by split decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ozzy Diaz defeated Djorden dos Santos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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