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Taking on Bahamondes Fiziev will take on Ignacio Bahamondes in a lightweight bout at UFC Baku on June 21st, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Fiziev is in desperate need of a victory to snap a three-fight losing streak. Most recently, he lost to Justin Gaethje via unanimous decision back in March. His opponent Bahamondes, meanwhile, is the opposite -- he's won three straight and will look to keep stacking victories.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Fiziev Teases Featherweight Switch After UFC 313 Defeat UFC lightweight contender Rafael Fiziev revealed that he is considering a move down to the featherweight division for his next fight.

MARCH 12, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Rafael Fiziev contemplates featherweight move after UFC 313 loss UFC lightweight contender Rafael Fiziev is thinking of making a featherweight drop following his loss at Saturday’s UFC 313.

MARCH 12, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Rafael Fiziev says there is strong possibility he moves down to featherweight: "I cut weight very easy this time" Rafael Fiziev recently opened up about his future following his loss to Justin Gaethje and made it known that he believes his next bout will...

MARCH 12, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

'WWE and The Rock and these guys do so well" - Ex-UFC champion wants "honest" Justin Gaethje to market himself better, as potential title shot looms A former UFC champion recently weighed in on Justin Gaethje's latest win over Rafael Fiziev and explained why he should market himself bette...

MARCH 10, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Justin Gaethje is not a striker like any other striker we've seen" - Ex-UFC figher makes eye-opening claims on 'The Highlight's' stand up game Justin Gaethje's proficiency in the striking department against Rafael Fiziev caught the eye of many with a UFC veteran indicating how impre...

MARCH 10, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Justin Gaethje def. Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313: Best photos Justin Gaethje def. Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313: Best photos Check out the best photos from Justin Gaethje’s unanimous decision win over Rafael...

MARCH 9, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Magomed Ankalaev wins undisputed light heavyweight belt with unanimous decision over Alex Pereira

Magomed Ankalaev scored a stunning upset with a unanimous decision to take Alex Pereira’s undisputed light heavyweight belt at UFC313

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Justin Gaethje silences doubters, wins lightweight war in UFC 313 co-main event Top lightweights Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev met in a short-notice fight in the co-main event of UFC 313.

MARCH 9, 2025 • SI.COM

UFC 313 results: Justin Gaethje defeats Rafael Fiziev in rematch thriller Another Justin Gaethje-Rafael Fiziev fight, another thriller unfolded at UFC 313.

MARCH 9, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UFC 313 weigh-in video: Justin Gaethje, Rafael Fiziev hit marks for rematch The rematch between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev has the green light for UFC 313 following official weigh-ins.

MARCH 7, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

"I'm just hoping I'm alive" - Justin Gaethje braces for war against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 but aims for clean win Justin Gaethje is an action fighter, and he expects a firefight from the similarly minded Rafael Fiziev.

MARCH 7, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Pereira to defend light heavyweight belt against Ankalaev with grander visions beyond UFC 313

Alex Pereira could continue his climb toward becoming the UFC's primary star when he faces top-ranked challenger Magomed Anklalaev in UFC 313 on Saturday

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Justin Gaethje could leapfrog Ilia Topuria into lightweight title contention, says ex-UFC champ: "Khabib said he needs to fight the No.1 contender" Justin Gaethje is set to face Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 on March 8, following Dan Hooker's withdrawal from the fight due to an injury.

MARCH 6, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I'm just gonna roll the dice" - Israel Adesanya shares prediction for Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev rematch at UFC 313 Former UFC middleweight kingpin Israel Adesanya has shared his prediction for the co-main event of UFC 313, Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev...

MARCH 6, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Justin Gaethje unsure UFC 313 win gets him title shot, but 'definitely' puts him back in contention Justin Gaethje is not too sure he’ll get a title shot with a win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313, but thinks it puts him in title contention.

MARCH 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Rafael Fiziev shares no-holds barred take on feeling pressure ahead of short-notice Justin Gaethje clash at UFC 313: "I train all my life" Rafael Fiziev has shown no signs of worry regarding his upcoming short-notice clash with Justin Gaethje at UFC 313.

MARCH 5, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Justin Gaethje gets honest about not taking "heavy wrestling approach" in fights ahead of Rafael Fiziev clash at UFC 313 Justin Gaethje has often faced criticism for supposedly underutilizing his wrestling and overall grappling prowess in his professional MMA c...

MARCH 5, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Justin Gaethje describes uncertain UFC 313 camp, training without opponent after Dan Hooker's withdrawal before Rafael Fiziev stepped in Justin Gaethje is scheduled to battle Rafael Fiziev this weekend at UFC 313. Gaethje has now opened up about his preparations and training c...

MARCH 5, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I think this fight excites me the most" - Robert Whittaker claims Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 was the perfect fight to make Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has shared his take on the co-main event of UFC 313 featuring Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fi...

MARCH 2, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Why Rafael Fiziev? Justin Gaethje answers the burning question, explains accepting short-notice rematch for UFC 313: "We saw with Dustin Poirier" Justin Gaethje recently broke down how his short-notice rematch against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 came to be and explained why he accepted th...

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Rafael Fiziev accuses Justin Gaethje of running away in their fight, Gaethje snaps back Rafael Fiziev thinks Justin Gaethje fought him afraid at UFC 286.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Rafael Fiziev says he suffered torn ACL in UFC Fight Night 228 loss to Mateusz Gamrot It’ll be a while before UFC lightweight standout Rafael Fiziev is back in the octagon.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Rafael Fiziev after UFC Fight Night 228 injury TKO loss? Suddenly, Rafael Fiziev finds himself on a two-fight losing skid and with a big injury to overcome after the UFC Fight Night 228 main event.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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