Almost the entire UFC community expects Gaethje vs Fiziev 2 to become another Razor-Close 'Fight of the Night' participant but what way is 'the great' Swaying?
The original Co-Main event from UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev was supposed to be 'the highlight' against 'The Hangman' in its helas is then hooker offside with a annoying hand injury.
Getting in like a late-notice replacement is Rafael 'Ataman' Fiziev; And while fans count down to this new light lightweight scrap, a former champion has made a Schokko prediction.
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Alexander Volkanovski shares daring KO prediction for UFC 313 Co-Main
Alexander Volkanovski, to break down the entire main map via his YouTube channel, noted that, despite “everyone looking” to Hooker vs Justin Gaethje, fans have a fantastic replacement matchup in his place.
“We are still in store for an insane fight, another great fight … Rafael is coming again in the short term for a three-rounder. Rafa was clearly winning the earlier rounds, so I suspect that he would be a favorite – because he looked good early, but when he was tired.
“He is tired and this is in the short term, will this happen again, or because he is going to land on Gaethje, lands on Gaethje and will he end it?”
Fiziev comes from a TKO loss of the second round for Mateusz Gamrot (albeit because of a leg injury), while Gaethje was malignant eliminated by Max Holloway back on UFC 300.
“Interesting fight, I thought Rafael would be the Underdog,” admitted the former featherweight champion before he predicted that 'Ataman' will take revenge on March 8 in Las Vegas.
“I would be steaming in steaming as” yes, Rafa is my underdog -picking “and so I think that is still the case … Rafa is my husband, so I have to go with Rafael.
“It's a difficult one because you know that I like value, and Justin Gaethje [had] A complete camp, so the value is clear … But I am going with my dog, I think he will be hungry and he might get the finish early.
“If Rafa wins, it must be finished, and I think he can do it – I am going to win for Rafa.”
At the time of writing, Fiziev remains the small favorite with the bookmakers, although he only retains 31% of the Picks on Tapology – whose majority predicts a Gaethje Decree profit.
Dominick Cruz expects a different hospital visit for Fiziev and Gaethje
Former Bantam weight champion Dominick Cruz does not know who claims the victory in the UFC 313 Co-Main event, but he is positive that Fiziev vs Gaethje 2 will be another fight for ages.
“It is a great opportunity for Fiziev and I tip my hat to Gaethje for giving [him] The chance, “explained the recently retired UFC legend to experienced reporter Helen Yee.
“There are not many boys willing to do rematches because they know. 'Okay, I defeated this guy, and I don't want to give him another chance to beat me' … I know that Gaethje has prepared for a very hard fight, so it's probably just par for the course to just adapt to a different style. “
Justin Gaethje was able to squeak along Rafael Fiziev in their first fight in March 2023, and Cruz expects the two light weights to be directly from the opening bell.
'[Fiziev is] A pure kickboxer, not much struggling, he goes to Gaethje. So it will be a nice fight, just as it was the first time … they both went to the hospital. I have no doubt that it will be in the same way this time. “
UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev will go live from Las Vegas on Saturday 8 March.
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