Justin gaethje (left) and Raphael Fiziev (right) facing before the UFC 313. Photo: UFC Reproduction
Reportedly irritated by the summons of Charles of the Bronx for the lightweight title fight (up to 70,3 kg) in UFC 317, Justin gaethje He even threatened to leave the organization if he doesn't become the next challenger to the throne. Winner in four of the last five fights, the American argues that he deserves it for everything he has done for the company.
In addition to the threats, the fighter revealed that representatives went to his house to beg him to accept a fight against Max Holloway No. UFC 300, when highlighting reasons to be angry with the Ultimate's choices. Even after all the speeches, the athlete was not chosen to be a reserve fighter in the title dispute and lost space to Arman Tsarukyan.
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Justin gaethje won by decision in the UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC News
Keeping an eye on the situation, Raphael Fiziev, a fighter who has already been defeated twice by Gaethje in the octagon, did not hesitate to leave rivalry aside when talking about the case. Aware of his tormentor's great delivery, the Uzbek defended that the former title challenger face the winner of Ilia Topuria x From the Bronx next.
“I agree. He deserves it, he deserves the title shot for sure. Not just because he beat me, but if not him, who deserves the next title shot? He’s been at the top for a long time, in the top three for a long time. He’s only lost to Max (Holloway). I think he deserves it, if he gets the winner (of) Ilia Topuria x Charles of the Bronx) I will be happy for him,” Fiziev said in an interview with MMA fighting.
Protagonists of UFC 317, Topuria and Do Bronx will face each other on June 28 for the linear belt of the category. Currently, the Spanish-Georgian is the big favorite in the bookmakers and expresses great confidence in the commitment.
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