Justin Gaethje has just produced an enormous version against Rafael Fiziev without the UFC logo on his gloves.
After having had a horrible Ko defeat against Max Holloway in his last outing, many were concerned that 'the human high point reel', which would have damage to this fight.
Moreover, his preparation was ruined when Hooker then withdrew from the game with an injury. But in a proof of his way of thinking, Gaethje called Daniel Cormier 'Crazy' because he suggested that he should not compete, and continued to produce another sparkling display.
But fans couldn't help, but notice the enormous absence of UFC Branding on his gloves.
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Jon Anik says that the UFC logo has rubbed the gloves of Justin Gaethje in the dressing room
While Justin Gaethje marched to the Octagon, the crowd in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, became insane.
The warrior not only represented their country, but he has also gained enormous popularity due to his exhaustion wars.
For those who didn't hear it on the broadcast …
The UFC logo on the gloves of Justin Gaethje wore during his warming -ups and he just kept the same gloves for fight#ufc313
– Damon Martin (@Damonmartin) March 9, 2025
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However, as soon as he put foot in the cage, something clearly lacked.
Jon Anik explained: “I know that my UFC broadcast partners wondered why that UFC logo was not on the gloves of Justin Gaetheje. It rubbed away during warm-ups.
“Hunter Campbell came by and told me he chose to keep these gloves. I think they felt good.
“Those are exactly the same gloves that Rafael Fiziev wears, but the UFC logo is no longer.”
Joe Rogan confused by the situation, Joe Rogan proclaimed: “How weird.”
Justin Gaethje beats Rafael Fiziev
As always with Gaethje, the fight was delivered, where the former interim champion is involved in an exciting back and forth with his rival.
The Azerbaijani looked early to struggle and scored two branchedowns before his opponent burst into the second in life.
Gaethje connected with a thunderous shot to send Fiziev to the Canvas.
With the scores even, the Arizonan knew that he needed a decisive last segment that he produced to win 29-28 on all three cards.
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