RAFAEL FIZIEV NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

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 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mateusz Gamrot gets injury win over Rafael Fiziev Lightweight Mateusz Gamrot of Poland improved to 23-2 with his TKO (injury) victory over Rafael Fiziev in the second round of their main eve...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Social media reacts to Mateusz Gamrot's injury TKO win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC Fight Night 228 The MMA community reacted to Mateusz Gamrot’s unfortunate injury win over Rafael Fiziev in the UFC Fight Night 228 main event.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC Fight Night Mateusz Gamrot vs. Rafael Fiziev: How to watch, time, channel, bout order Here's how to watch a UFC fight night with a standout lightweight main event.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

UFC Fight Night 228 video: Rafael Fiziev, Mateusz Gamrot make weight in Las Vegas Saturday’s UFC main event is official after the headliners made weight Friday in Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC Fight Night 228 video: Rafael Fiziev, Mateusz Gamrot make weight in Las Vegas Saturday’s UFC main event is official after the headliners made weight Friday in Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC Fight Night 228 weigh-in results and live video stream (noon ET) Check out the results from the official UFC Fight Night 228 fighter weigh-ins, featuring Rafael Fiziev vs. Mateusz Gamrot in Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC Fight Night 228 breakdown: What is Mateusz Gamrot's path to an upset of Rafael Fiziev? MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the UFC Fight Night 228 main event fight between Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC Fight Night 228 breakdown: What is Mateusz Gamrot's path to an upset of Rafael Fiziev? MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the UFC Fight Night 228 main event fight between Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rafael Fiziev over 'sad' loss to Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC Fight Night 228 headliner Rafael Fiziev has come to terms with his loss to Justin Gaethje and plans to show his evolution at UFC Fight Night 228.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Mateusz Gamrot warns Rafael Fiziev ahead of UFC Fight Night 228: 'My wrestling skills kill every striker' Mateusz Gamrot is “not afraid” to strike with Rafael Fiziev at UFC Fight Night 228 but knows it would be foolish not to grapple.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mateusz Gamrot warns Rafael Fiziev ahead of UFC Fight Night 228: 'My wrestling skills kill every striker' Mateusz Gamrot is “not afraid” to strike with Rafael Fiziev at UFC Fight Night 228 but knows it would be foolish not to grapple.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

UFC Fight Night 228: Make your predictions for Rafael Fiziev vs. Mateusz Gamrot We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 228 event in Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM