R. Fiziev at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC
protagonist of UFC Las Vegas 58, Raphael Fiziev There are plenty of reasons to celebrate the victory in last Saturday's event (9). Executioner of Rafael dos Anjos In the main fight, the Kyrgyzstani claimed to have fulfilled a dream over the weekend, sharing the Octagon with the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg). In a press conference after the event, the fighter made a point of praising the Niteroi native.
“I was hoping for a very strong Rafa. I imagined he was going to hurt my face, hit me hard. I had proof of that today. Look at my face,” said Fiziev, showing his combat wounds.
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Last weekend, the Kyrgyzstani took an important step in his journey in Ultimate. The victory over RDA brings the fighter closer to the top 5 in his category Charles of the Bronx as the main star.
In addition to the victory over Dos Anjos, Fiziev had more reasons to be excited. The fighter was one of the lucky ones to receive a check for US$50 (around R$280) in performance bonuses.
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