Veteran UFC lightweight Rafael Fiziev is considering a drop to 145 pounds following his most recent defeat.
Fiziev ( 12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) lost α unanimous decision ƫo Justin Gaethɉe ( 26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) σn Saturday at ƯFC 313 in Las Vegas. It was a match he took on short notice, and one that made him realize he may be better off a mass school below.
“, I’, m thinking right now about changing weight units, ”, Fiziev told Ariel Helwani. “, I’, m starting to think about changing weight divisions because I genuinely cut weight pretty easy this day and this was short notice. It was very simple. All this week my veterinarian Jason, he tried to gain my weight because my weight go deep so quickly. Right then, I have to think about it. ”,
Fiziev says it ’, s really “, possible”, that the change may come as soon as for his next battle. He’, s but to make the decision actually, but he felt tiny fighting Gaethje.
If he drops, the Azerbaijani believes he’, ll do quite well in the lightweight section, and he’, d be down to challenge the leading contenders right away.
“, I want to battle with major guys, some of the best guys, ”, Fiziev said. “, All of those people in the bottom 10 are exciting. These folks are in trouble if I come here. They will be in difficulty. Anyone. ”,
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