Fiziev Settles On Actual MMA Fighter To Call Out Instead Of Nadal

Rafael Fiziev really wants to prove he’s the toughest Rafael in the world, but before he does that, he has an actual fighter he wants to face first. Fiziev can now at least claim that he’s the best Rafael in the UFC after earning a TKO vict…

Rafael Fiziev really wants to prove he’s the toughest Rafael in the world, but before he does that, he has an actual fighter he wants to face first. Fiziev can now at least claim that he’s the best Rafael in the UFC after earning a TKO victory over Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Vegas 58…

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Fighters React To Rafael Fiziev’s TKO Victory Over Rafael dos Anjos

Rafael Fiziev continues his surge through the lightweight rankings after earning a TKO win over Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Vegas 58. Fiziev has now won six in a row, having previously defeated Brad Riddell, Bobby Green, and Renato Moicano. Tonight’s…

Rafael Fiziev continues his surge through the lightweight rankings after earning a TKO win over Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Vegas 58. Fiziev has now won six in a row, having previously defeated Brad Riddell, Bobby Green, and Renato Moicano. Tonight’s win, however, was hard fought, with dos Anjos providing an ample test of Fiziev’s…

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UFC Vegas 58 Performance Bonus Winners

The judges had a busy night at UFC Vegas 58, and with only a few standout results to choose from the UFC returned to their usual standard of awarding 2 Performance of the Night bonuses along with a clear-cut winner for Fight of the Night. The event’s o…

The judges had a busy night at UFC Vegas 58, and with only a few standout results to choose from the UFC returned to their usual standard of awarding 2 Performance of the Night bonuses along with a clear-cut winner for Fight of the Night. The event’s only heavyweight bout was a matchup between a…

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Rafael Fiziev Knocks Out Rafael Dos Anjos With Brutal Left Hook In The 5th – UFC Vegas 58 Highlights

Rafael Fiziev, Rafael dos AnjosRafael Fiziev earned a well-deserved victory over Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Vegas 58. Dos Anjos was initially scheduled to compete against Fiziev in February, then March but the fight had to be pushed back after “Ataman” had to withdraw from an injury. Two of the top ten ranked lightweights finally met at tonight’s UFC […]

Rafael Fiziev, Rafael dos Anjos

Rafael Fiziev earned a well-deserved victory over Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Vegas 58.

Dos Anjos was initially scheduled to compete against Fiziev in February, then March but the fight had to be pushed back after “Ataman” had to withdraw from an injury. Two of the top ten ranked lightweights finally met at tonight’s UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dos Anjos’ bout with Fiziev served as the main event of the night. “RDA” was going strong in a close-fought contest. Fiziev showed remarkable takedown defense but did appear to be losing some of the gas tank in the final two rounds. “Ataman” opened the fifth round strong by connecting with a big left hook that dropped dos Anjos.

Fiziev adds momentum to his rising stock in the promotion with a hard-fought win over one of the greatest veterans of the UFC.

Below, catch the highlights from Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev

Chase Sherman Finishes Jared Vanderaa With Standing Strikes – UFC Vegas 58 Highlights

Chase ShermanSnapping a four-fight run for the first time since his second Octagon tenure began, Chase Sherman manages to stop Jared Vanderaa with a series of third round strikes at the fence on the main card of UFC Vegas 58. Sherman, who now manages to improve to 16-10 as a professional, had suffered four consecutive defeats […]

Chase Sherman

Snapping a four-fight run for the first time since his second Octagon tenure began, Chase Sherman manages to stop Jared Vanderaa with a series of third round strikes at the fence on the main card of UFC Vegas 58.

Sherman, who now manages to improve to 16-10 as a professional, had suffered four consecutive defeats to Andrei Arlovski, Parker Porter, Jake Collier, Alexander Romanov prior to his Octagon return against Vanderaa.

Wobbling the challenger at the fence in the third frame, Sherman had Vanderaa on skids before eventually dropping and then stopping the Washington native as referee, Mark Smith jumped in.

Landing four wins in his two UFC stints combined, Sherman defeated Rashad Coulter, Damian Grabowski, Ike Villanueva, and now Vanderaa.

Below, catch highlights from Chase Sherman’s victory over Jared Vanderaa

Fiziev Expects ‘Ass Pain’ Excuses From Peers After UFC Vegas 58

Rafael Fiziev believes the UFC lightweight division’s best will be inventing reasons not to fight him if he defeats Rafael dos Anjos tonight at UFC Vegas 58. Fiziev, who will aim to secure his sixth successive win at UFC Vegas 58, looks to be one…

Rafael Fiziev believes the UFC lightweight division’s best will be inventing reasons not to fight him if he defeats Rafael dos Anjos tonight at UFC Vegas 58. Fiziev, who will aim to secure his sixth successive win at UFC Vegas 58, looks to be one of the division’s most promising up-and-coming talents. After losing on…

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