Chael Sonnen thinks Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev goes to steal the present at UFC 313.
Initially, Gaethje was scheduled to sq. off with Dan Hooker in a combat that had followers salivating from the second it was introduced. Sadly, ‘Hangman’ was compelled to bow out after breaking his hand while coaching. That paved the way in which for the return of Fiziev, who steps in on quick discover after sitting on the sidelines for greater than a 12 months.
Whereas information of Hooker’s withdrawal understandably pissed off combat followers, Fiziev is an undeniably wonderful alternative opponent for Gaethje. His insertion into UFC 313 additionally provides one other stage of intrigue contemplating that the 2 of them have already delivered an entertaining showdown contained in the Octagon.
So it stands to purpose that they’ll give us one other fascinating conflict this Saturday night time in Las Vegas. The truth is, ‘The American Gangster’ is assured that Gaethje vs. Fiziev 2 will steal the present in ‘Sin Metropolis.’
“UFC 313 goes to be superior. I believe Gaethje and Fiziev are going to come back in and certain steal the present,” Sonnen stated throughout episode three of UFC 313 Embedded. They are saying about Justin Gaethje that he’s not simply your favourite fighter—they are saying he’s your favourite fighter’s favourite fighter. And Fiziev is the favourite. So whenever you’ve obtained a man that’s the favourite to be your favourite fighter’s favourite fighter, I believe the followers have spoken.”
Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev each trying to climb again into the win column at UFC 313
The primary time round, Gaethje landed a majority determination victory over Fiziev at UFC 286 in London, snapping the Kazakh’s six-fight win streak. ‘Ataman’ went on to lose a second straight combat, struggling a leg damage towards Mateusz Gamrot in September 2023. He has not competed since.
As for Gaethje, will probably be his first time stepping contained in the Octagon since getting KO’d by Max Holloway at UFC 300 in April. The Spotlight’ is 3-2 in his final 5 outings, incomes wins over Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier, and Fiziev.
