Rafael Fiziev criticizes the new UFC ranking system and reiterates his challenge to Charles Oliveira: 'Big deal'

Fiziev during training. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC.

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Raphael Fiziev rediscovered victory in UFC Baku, but despite the celebration, he was not entirely satisfied. In the main fight of the event held last Saturday (27), in Azerbaijan, the home athlete shone by knocking out Manuel Torres In the second round, he won one of the 'Performance of the Night' bonuses. However, 'Ataman' openly expressed his dissatisfaction with the company's new ranking system.

Last Monday (22), UFC, aiming to improve its traditional rankings, implemented the use of artificial intelligence, which has already presented considerable changes in the categories. Now, the new classification system is based on the technology of the company 'Meta' and evaluates the probability of result, trajectory of professionals, type of victory and the particularities of each division.

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With the change, Fiziev dropped out of the top 15 of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) after being there for years. Interestingly, according to specialized journalists, the athlete remains in 11th place in the rankings. Therefore, after returning to winning ways, the fighter criticized the UFC's new ranking system, making it clear that, in his opinion, he should never have left the elite of the category.

“The new ranking system is a load of crap! My message to the division? Everyone knows me. Everyone knows I fought the champion twice,” said the veteran at the post-fight press conference.UFC Baku.

And, by securing the important victory in front of his family, friends, and fans, Fiziev made his target clear. Still in the octagon, the athlete showed interest in the 'BMF' (Baddest Motherfucker) belt. Charles of the BronxAnd, in conversation with journalists, he reinforced that desire.

“I’m a long way from being the champion. I’m definitely not going to fight him. I don’t like to talk about miracles. I’m far from him, but I think I have the name recognition for the ‘BMF’ belt, maybe,” he concluded.

Watch Rafael Fiziev's knockout of Manuel Torres at UFC Baku.

HOME TOWN HERO 🤩@RafaelFiziev earns the THUNDEROUS TKO victory!

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