Justin Gaethje returned to the win column with pressure on Saturday against Rafael Fiziev in the UFC 313 co-main function.
After his knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300 in April 2024, Gaethje ( 26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) showed he’, s still capable of winning at the top level when earned a unanimous decision over Fiziev ( 12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) in the fight lightweight contenders – Gaethje won the first in March 2023– at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Check below for the top X ( formerly Twitter ) reactions to Gaethje beating Fiziev at UFC 313.
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Co-Main is already in ƫhe tower!
@Justin_Gaethje & @RafaelFiziev are ready for their rematch!
]WATC H# UFC313 HERE
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&mdash, UFC ( @ufc ) March 9, 2025
Coming violence
@Justin_Gaethje & @RafaelFiziev are getting ready for their co-main event!
]WATC H# UFC313 HERE
&mdash, UFC ( @ufc ) March 9, 2025
It&# 39, s day for the fight! Justin Gaethje takes on Rafael Fiziev in the co-main function of# UFC313.
Who wins this one?
Total coverage: https ://t. co/Tqd9wzwwIh photograph. twitter. com/jYHLSeLkHO
&mdash, MMA Junkie ( @MMAJunkie ) March 9, 2025
We have a Forest stop to the co-main
# UFC313 pic. twitter. com/ySivv3NkSM
&mdash, UFC ( @ufc ) March 9, 2025
For those who didn&# 39, t hear it on the broadcast …,.
The UFC brand on Justin Gaethje&# 39, s boots wore off during his warmups and he just kept those same boots on for the fight#UFC313
&mdash, Damon Martin ( @DamonMartin ) March 9, 2025
10-9 Fiziev after R1
&mdash, Aaron Bronsteter ( @aaronbronsteter ) March 9, 2025
10-9 Fiziev. Gaethje needs to make the necessary adjustments between shells in order to swing speed again in his path# UFC313
&mdash, Henry Cejudo ( @ HenryCejudo ) March 9, 2025
Rafael looking great battle truly wise
&mdash, Matt Brown ( @IamTheImmortal ) March 9, 2025
Justin Gaethɉe dropȿ Rafael Fiziev with an punch. Fiziev is surviving for today# UFC313
&mdash, Nolan King ( @mma_kings ) March 9, 2025
GAETHJE DROPS FIZIEV WITH THE Punch
]#UFC313] photograph. twitter. com/IpSnl9iXmh
&mdash, UFC ( @ufc ) March 9, 2025
10-9 Gaethje.
19-19
This struggle is amazing, as expected.
&mdash, Aaron Bronsteter ( @aaronbronsteter ) March 9, 2025
What a struggle #ufc313
&mdash, Renato Moicano ( @moicanoufc ) March 9, 2025
Goddamn, just as good as the second
&mdash, Angela Hill ( @AngieOverkill ) March 9, 2025
29-28 Gaethje. Makhachev vs Gaethje is the name struggle to make for International Fight Week! # UFC313
&mdash, Henry Cejudo ( @ HenryCejudo ) March 9, 2025
What a struggle
&mdash, Muhammad Mokaev ( @muhammadmokaev ) March 9, 2025
Gets like we got robbed of 2 more sessions. Devil of a battle, though. # UFC313
&mdash, Matthew Wells ( @MrMWells ) March 9, 2025
What a struggle!
&mdash, GILBERT BURNS DURINHO ( @GilbertDurinho ) March 9, 2025
# UFC313 results: Justin Gaethje ( @Justin_Gaethje ) def. Rafael Fiziev via unanimous decision ( 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 )
Total coverage: https ://t. co/Tqd9wzwwIh photograph. twitter. com/VucJ1srzo2
&mdash, MMA Junkie ( @MMAJunkie ) March 9, 2025
Repeat, no punishment! # UFC313
Justin Gaethje beats Rafael Fiziev in their fight
pic.twitter.com/bawill4OEz
&mdash, UFC Europe ( @UFCEurope ) March 9, 2025
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