Rafael Fiziev is contemplating a giant change in his profession after as soon as once more falling by the hands of Justin Gaethje.
After agreeing to step in on late discover to save lots of the UFC 313 co-main occasion this previous Saturday, Fiziev was narrowly defeated by Gaethje for a second time.
Justin Gaethje as soon as once more showcased to the fanbase why he’s broadly thought of essentially the most thrilling fighter ever to step foot within the Octagon, potentially putting himself into lightweight title contention.
Rafael Fiziev then again was sadly handed his third loss in a row and has been left contemplating what his subsequent transfer can be.
Chael Sonnen questions Rafael Fiziev’s featherweight admission
Just a few days faraway from his battle in opposition to ‘The Spotlight’, Fiziev revealed that he is considering a move to featherweight.
Not solely that, however Fiziev also teased that he already has his next fight booked after the Azeri met with UFC matchmaker, Hunter Campbell, with the assembly having seemingly gone nicely.
Nonetheless, the 32-year-old’s potential transfer right down to 145lbs has been questioned by UFC legend, Chael Sonnen, who has given his opinion on Fiziev’s subsequent steps.
“Fiziev’s down man, he’s down within the dumps, he’s feeling the publish battle blues and he’s speaking about altering weight lessons and I don’t find it irresistible,” Sonnen started to elucidate in a video on his YouTube.
“He’s very, very expert… I might’ve appreciated if Fiziev would’ve constructed a bridge to (calling out a light-weight),” Chael continued.
The UFC legend went on to say that Fiziev would’ve been higher off to ask the promotion if he might be the again up for the upcoming UFC 314 battle between Paddy Pimblett and Michael Chandler.
“Fiziev is speaking about taking place to 145lbs, first off, that’s not a fantastic thought, the years of your profession and when the entire profession is completed, the one factor that’s actual is the cash and the miles.
“You’ll shorten your profession by going to 145lbs, and traditionally talking you may’t discover me examples of when that has labored,” he continued.
Who might Rafael Fiziev battle at featherweight?
Regardless of Sonnen’s warning, Fiziev’s transfer to featherweight appears comparatively imminent. With the division vast open following Ilia Topuria’s title vacation, Fiziev might discover himself in title rivalry with only one massive win.
Quantity seven ranked Arnold Allen, and quantity 4 ranked, Movsar Evloev are each and not using a battle in the meanwhile, and regardless of Evloev being on the verge of a title shot, he should look ahead to the end result of Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes.
One other potential matchup for Fiziev is a battle in opposition to Giga Chikadze, which might undoubtedly be a striker’s delight.
