Rafael Fiziev calls for fight against Justin Gaethje after overcoming Dos Anjos at UFC Las Vegas 58

R. Fiziev in UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After securing victory with an impressive knockout over Rafael dos Anjos in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 58 last Saturday (9), Raphael Fiziev He already has plans for his next performance in Ultimate. In a post-event interview, the fighter demonstrated interest in measuring forces against Justin gaethje in a duel at lightweight (up to 70,3kg.). He even tried to praise his possible next rival.

“I want to fight (Justin) Gaethje. If he really wants to fight, we need to know who is the best. I'll be another guy with yellow hair (in reference to Charles of the Bronx). If you're not afraid, I hope we can face each other. He is also very dangerous and has a lot of chances of knocking me out. Just like I can finish him off too. It’s a good fight for me and the fans,” said Fiziev.

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Raphael Fiziev He had a tough fight, but managed to knock out Dos Anjos in the last round, making it his sixth consecutive victory in the organization. He now has a record of 12 positive results and one negative, in addition to having already beaten names like Renato Moicano, Bobby Green e Brad Riddell.

Gaethje, in turn, still has no scheduled date for returning to the Octagon after being defeated by Charles of the Bronx for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg.). At the time, the North American had good moments, but ended up succumbing to the power of the Brazilian's jiu-jitsu and was submitted with a rear naked choke in the first round. He has 23 triumphs and four setbacks.

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