Top UFC lightweight Rafael Fiziev revealed that the promotion has promised him a fight against Justin Gaethje. The fight is scheduled for March of this year.
The UFC promised me a fight in March against Gaethje. The UFC wants that fight, too. Dana White wants that fight. They told me: it's in March, get ready. Now we're waiting for the contract. That's the information so far.
Rafael Fiziev in an interview with David Baghdasaryan
Fiziev had his last fight against Rafael dos Anjos of Brazil at UFC on ESPN 39 in July 2022. Fiziev won that fight by knockout in the fifth round. He has 12 wins and one loss under his belt.
Gaethje last stepped into the Octagon against Brazilian Charles Oliveira last May at UFC 274. Justin lost that fight in the first round via choking submission. He has 23 wins and four losses under his belt.