Two years after contesting an exciting but close bout at UFC 286, Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev will run it back again IN the co-main event of UFC 313 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this weekend. Rafael Fiziev, who last appeared in the octagon in late 2023, replaces injured Dan Hooker on the card in a bout that has American Justin Gaethje now fighting over three rounds with Fiziev rather than the original five-rounder scheduled with Hooker. Although Justin Gaethje won the first fight, Fiziev is the favorite to win the rematch.
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MMA: UFC Lightweight
Where to Watch: PPV
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Date: 09.03.2025 06:00
Justin Gaethje
The former UFC interim lightweight champion returns to the octagon nearly one year after losing the symbolic "BMF" title in an exciting clash against Max Holloway that had Gaethje knocked out in the first round. The loss ended the 36-year-old's two-fight streak, including a decision over Rafael Fiziev and a KO of Dustin Poirier. In his first fight with Fiziev, Gaethje needed a strong third round to take the majority decision. The former American collegiate wrestler has an exciting style that rarely depends on his well-developed wrestling skills, with "The Highlights" willing to lean on his also considerable striking skills. Currently ranked at number three in the 155-pound class, Gaethje has 20 knockouts from 25 wins.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 36
- Height: 5’11”
- Reach: 70”
- Weight: 155 lbs (70kg)
- Record: 25-5
Rafael Fiziev
The 31-year-old will seek his first octagon win since 2022. Rafael Fiziev lost consecutive fights against Justin Gaethje and Matheus Gamrot, copping a knee injury in his September 2023 second-round loss to Gamrot. Still ranked outside the top ten of the lightweight division, Fiziev made his promotional debut in 2020. With extensive Muay Thai and kickboxing experience, Fiziev was on a 6-fight streak before his loss to Gaethje. The main card contest will reveal the extent of Ataman's recovery from the knee injury.
Tale of Tape
- Age: 31
- Height: 5'8"
- Reach: 71"
- Weight: 155 lbs (70kg)
- Record: 12-3
Betting Odds
Justin Gaethje is a 2.18 underdog on Betway, with Rafael Fiziev by KO at 2.90. Bet365 lists over 2.5 at 1.76 odds with the under at 1.90. On 1xbet, a decision for Justin Gaethje is priced at 4 odds, with the fight to go the distance at 1.95 odds. Read more here.
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