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Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev

Co-Main Event | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA

Justin Gaethje defeats Rafael Fiziev via 3 Round Decision

Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje
Rafael "Ataman" Fiziev

Gaethje
Decision
Round 3

Justin Gaethje Rafael Fiziev

"The Highlight" "Ataman"

23-4-0   Pro Record At Fight   12-1-0
Climbed to 24-4   Record After Fight   Fell to 12-2
+190 (Slight Underdog)   Betting Odds   -245 (Moderate Favorite)
United States   Nationality   Azerbaijan
Greeley, Colorado   Fighting out of   Phuket, Thailand
34 years, 4 months, 4 days   Age at Fight   30 years, 1 week, 6 days
156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)
5'11" (181cm)   Height   5'8" (173cm)
70.0" (178cm)   Reach   71.5" (182cm)
Elevation Fight Team   Gym   Tiger Muay Thai
UFC 286
  • Bout Information
  • Event: UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3
  • Date: Saturday 03.18.2023 at 12:30 PM ET
  • Referee: Marc Goddard
  • Venue: O2 Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: London, England
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 14 of 15)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Michael Bisping, Daniel Cormier
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Daniel Cormier
  • Gaethje Total Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Fiziev Total Disclosed Pay: $50,000
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Gaethje vs. Fiziev Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 5012  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
Fiziev
73%
Gaethje
27%

Event Discussion

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YouTube

03.19.2023 | 4:10 PM ET

Nice I finished 10th in predictions. Didn't expect that.
CheckLeftHook
CheckLeftHook

03.19.2023 | 7:01 PM ET

I still don't understand Gaethje's cardio. 1 round with Khabib and he was breathing heavy as ****, 3 rounds with Fiziev after numerous body shots and he looked like he could go for another 2 rounds. 
theproishiphop
theproishiphop

03.19.2023 | 7:11 PM ET

Fun card. 

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