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MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month for March: Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev claim award – again
MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month for March: Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev claim award – again

Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev have made history as the only two-time MMA Junkie Fight of the Month winner. 

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Rafael Fiziev warned against featherweight drop after UFC 313 loss: ‘That’s not a great idea’
Rafael Fiziev warned against featherweight drop after UFC 313 loss: ‘That’s not a great idea’

Fan-favorite striker, Rafael Fiziev has been urged against a targeted featherweight division drop by former UFC title challenger, Chael… 

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Rafael Fiziev contemplates featherweight move after UFC 313 loss
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. 

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UFC 313 bonuses: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev wins Fight of the Night again
UFC 313 bonuses: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev wins Fight of the Night again

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev should just have a bonus check waiting for them as soon as they enter the… 

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UFC 313 results: Justin Gaethje defeats Rafael Fiziev in rematch thriller
UFC 313 results: Justin Gaethje defeats Rafael Fiziev in rematch thriller

Another Justin Gaethje-Rafael Fiziev fight, another thriller unfolded at UFC 313. 

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UFC 313 results: Justin Gaethje scores vicious knockdown on Rafael Fiziev, ultimately wins unanimous decision
UFC 313 results: Justin Gaethje scores vicious knockdown on Rafael Fiziev, ultimately wins unanimous decision

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Justin Gaethje is officially back. After a devastating knockout loss in his previous outing against Max Holloway at UFC 300,… 

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Pros react to Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 2 at UFC 313

Warriors! 

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Justin Gaethje battles for decision win over Rafael Fiziev in barnburner rematch – UFC 313 Highlights
Justin Gaethje battles for decision win over Rafael Fiziev in barnburner rematch – UFC 313 Highlights

Former interim lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje is back to winning ways for the first time in almost two years,… 

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Justin Gaethje puts on striking display in decision win over Rafael Fiziev
Justin Gaethje puts on striking display in decision win over Rafael Fiziev

Lightweight contenders Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev fought for the second time in the UFC 313 co-main event on Saturday. 

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Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 2 full fight video highlights
Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 2 full fight video highlights

Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images Watch Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 2 full fight video highlights from their UFC 313 co-main event showdown Saturday night,… 

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UFC 313 live blog: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 2
UFC 313 live blog: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 2

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Follow the UFC 313 live blog for Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev, the main card lightweight rematch Saturday at T-Mobile… 

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Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev full fight video
Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev full fight video

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev meet again this Saturday at UFC 313, and their first fight was… 

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Rafael Fiziev admits crowd influenced him in first Justin Gaethje fight
Rafael Fiziev admits crowd influenced him in first Justin Gaethje fight

UFC fighter Rafael Fiziev has admitted that the crowd may have influenced him in his first fight against Justin… 

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Rafael Fiziev admits crowd influenced him in first Justin Gaethje fight

Interesting 

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What time is Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev rematch? Walkouts for UFC 313 co-main event
What time is Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev rematch? Walkouts for UFC 313 co-main event

Here’s when to expect Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev to make their cage walks at UFC 313 in Las Vegas. 

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UFC 313: Rafael Fiziev admits crowd influenced him in first Justin Gaethje fight

Rafael Fiziev opened up on the biggest takeaways from his first Justin Gaethje fight. 

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UFC 313 faceoff video: Justin Gaethje, Rafael Fiziev exchange final words during last staredown
UFC 313 faceoff video: Justin Gaethje, Rafael Fiziev exchange final words during last staredown

A potential Fight of the Year contender nears reality after the final Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev faceoff before UFC 313. 

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Max Holloway predicts Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313: ‘This is easy picking for me’
Max Holloway predicts Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313: ‘This is easy picking for me’

Max Holloway is confident with his pick for the UFC 313 co-main event. 

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UFC 313 co-main event weigh-in video: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 2
UFC 313 co-main event weigh-in video: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 2

The UFC 313 co-main event fighters, Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev, officially weighed in on Friday in Las Vegas. 

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UFC 313 weigh-in video: Justin Gaethje, Rafael Fiziev hit marks for rematch
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. 

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Rafael Fiziev vs. Justin Gaethje prediction, pick: Who has edge in UFC 313 rematch?
Rafael Fiziev vs. Justin Gaethje prediction, pick: Who has edge in UFC 313 rematch?

MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth on the UFC 313 co-main event rematch in Las Vegas. 

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Justin Gaethje admits UFC title hopes are “in the toilet” with loss to Rafael Fiziev

He may have a point 

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Rafael Fiziev reveals why he thinks Khabib Nurmagomedov is the greatest of all time

Do you agree? 

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UFC 313 faceoff video: Justin Gaethje, Rafael Fiziev respectful in first rematch faceoff

Almost two years after they first met, Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev had their first faceoff for the UFC 313 rematch. 

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Rafael Fiziev hopes that Justin Gaethje comes ready for war at UFC 313

Let’s go 

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Justin Gaethje willing to throw down with Rafael Fiziev in the middle of the Octagon at UFC 313: “I will accept that challenge”

Throw down 

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UFC 313: Rafael Fiziev hopes Justin Gaethje goes for war – not just win

Justin Gaethje fought fairly measured the first time out – something Rafael Fiziev hopes isn’t the case at UFC 313. 

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Rafael Fiziev is feeling pretty relaxed heading into Justin Gaethje rematch at UFC 313

He’s ready 

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Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev 2 – Odds and Match Preview
Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev 2 – Odds and Match Preview

Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev are set to face off in a rematch at UFC 313 on March 8,… 

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Justin Gaethje promises return to violent roots in Rafael Fiziev rematch

Let’s go 

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Rafael Fiziev talks ‘Miracle’ rematch with Justin Gaethje at UFC 313: ‘I’m not deserving of it’
Rafael Fiziev talks ‘Miracle’ rematch with Justin Gaethje at UFC 313: ‘I’m not deserving of it’

Returning this weekend at UFC 313, Rafael Fiziev believes its a “miracle” he has managed to land himself a… 

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Watch the first fight between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev
Watch the first fight between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev

Rafael Fiziev stepped up on short notice to replace the injured Dan Hooker and take on Justin Gaethje in a rematch in the UFC 313… 

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Justin Gaethje opens as underdog in rematch with Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313

Odds 

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‘Another rematch no fans asked for:’ Fans react to Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 2, new fight announcements
‘Another rematch no fans asked for:’ Fans react to Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev 2, new fight announcements

Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev meet in the new co-main event… 

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Rafael Fiziev steps in to face Justin Gaethje at UFC 313
Rafael Fiziev steps in to face Justin Gaethje at UFC 313

Rafael Fiziev will replace the injured Dan Hooker at UFC 313 and face Justin Gaethje in the fight card’s co-main event. 

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Justin Gaethje now set to fight Rafael Fiziev in rematch clash at UFC 313 next weekend
Justin Gaethje now set to fight Rafael Fiziev in rematch clash at UFC 313 next weekend

Former interim lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje will remain on next weekend’s UFC 313 card in a co-main event setting… 

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Justin Gaethje gets new UFC 313 opponent as Rafael Fiziev steps in for rematch
Justin Gaethje gets new UFC 313 opponent as Rafael Fiziev steps in for rematch

Justin Gaethje will still compete at UFC 313 in Las Vegas, but it’ll be Rafael Fiziev instead of Dan Hooker who faces him. 

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Justin Gaethje draws rematch against Rafael Fiziev in new co-main event for UFC 313
Justin Gaethje draws rematch against Rafael Fiziev in new co-main event for UFC 313

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Justin Gaethje is preparing to see a familiar face staring back at him in the new UFC… 

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Dan Hooker out of Justin Gaethje fight at UFC 313, Rafael Fiziev volunteers to step in
Dan Hooker out of Justin Gaethje fight at UFC 313, Rafael Fiziev volunteers to step in

Dan Hooker | Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images Dan Hooker has withdrawn from his fight with Justin Gaethje, one of the most anticipated fights of… 

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Dan Hooker dismisses Rafael Fiziev’s callout: ‘I have absolutely nothing to gain from that fight’
Dan Hooker dismisses Rafael Fiziev’s callout: ‘I have absolutely nothing to gain from that fight’

Dan Hooker is no longer interested in fighting Rafael Fiziev. 

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UFC star Dan Hooker turns down Rafael Fiziev’s challenge

Oh no! 

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Rafael Fiziev cleared for UFC return amid ACL injury, echoes plans for fight with Dan Hooker
Rafael Fiziev cleared for UFC return amid ACL injury, echoes plans for fight with Dan Hooker

Tiger Muay Thai striking ace, Rafael Fiziev has confirmed he has been cleared to return to action amid his… 

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Rafael Fiziev confirms he’s ready for UFC return after ACL injury

Let’s go! 

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Rafael Fiziev cleared for UFC return after torn ACL, reveals list of names he’d like to fight
Rafael Fiziev cleared for UFC return after torn ACL, reveals list of names he’d like to fight

Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Rafael Fiziev is cleared for combat. The top-10 UFC lightweight contender revealed to MMA Fighting that he… 

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Rafael Fiziev vs. Dan Hooker? “Fight of the Year contender”
Rafael Fiziev vs. Dan Hooker? “Fight of the Year contender”

Rafael Fiziev is calling for a fight with Dan Hooker, and it could potentially give fans one of the… 

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Rafael Fiziev teases incredible showdown against Dan Hooker

Let’s go! 

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Jalin Turner interested in Rafael Fiziev next: ‘Everybody thinks it would be a great fight’

Jalin Turner thinks a UFC lightweight fight vs. Rafael Fiziev would be a crowd pleaser. 

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Rafael Fiziev claims the UFC is going to announce a new 165-pound weight class: “This is not a rumor”

Could it be? 

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Dan Hooker open to return vs. Rafael Fiziev, Renato Moicano at UFC 303 in June
Dan Hooker open to return vs. Rafael Fiziev, Renato Moicano at UFC 303 in June

Dan Hooker is happy to take on any lightweight – even the least sought-out ones. 

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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.
Gaethje (25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) rallied to edge out Fiziev (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) by majority decision this past March …read more

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Rafael Fiziev claims Justin Gaethje “ran away” from him in their fight, ‘The Highlight’ fires back

Shots fired …read more

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Justin Gaethje responds to Rafael Fiziev’s claim that he ‘ran away for two rounds’ during their UFC 286 fight

Justin Gaethje disagrees with Rafael Fiziev’s assessment of their entertaining clash at UFC 286.

During a recent interview with John Hyon Ko for The AllStar, Fiziev reflected on his fight with …read more

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‘Not A Good Look!’ Gaethje Accused Of ‘Running Away’ Vs. Fiziev

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2023 was a rough year for top-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight contender, Rafael Fiziev.
Fiziev, 30, has been one of …read more

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