Rafael Fiziev has firmly landed in the UFC’s lightweight ranks. Scoring a unanimous decision win over Marc Diakiese in his last outing, the Kyrgyzstan native made an even bigger statement this time around — via a stunning first-round knockout of Renato Moicano.
The Tiger Muay Thai mainstay and coach lit the Brazilian up on cue during almost all of the opening-round exchanges. Moicano, who is no slouch himself, was second best more often than not against the razor-sharp Fiziev, who is known as one of the most technically proficient strikers at 155-pounds today.
Landing a massive three-punch combination, Fiziev ripped with a left hook to the body, before lacing Moicano with a right-hook, followed up with a left hand on the exit — forcing the Brazilian to the canvas with a thud. It what seemed to bring Moicano ‘to’, the Brazilian landed heavily, and attempted to assume full-guard after a further ground-and-pound shot, with referee, Chris Tognoni stepping in to halt the action.
Below, catch the highlight’s of the exciting Fiziev’s first-round finish of grappling talent, Moicano.
Lightweight has a new threat in @RafaelFiziev
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— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Lightweights prepare…
Because @RafaelFiziev is coming
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
THE HYPE IS REAL!
Rafael Fiziev stops Renato Moicano in the first round!
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