LAS VEGAS – Rafael Fiziev hopes he gets the most violently-minded Justin Gaethje locked in the cage with him Saturday at UFC 313.
Less than two weeks ago, Fiziev (12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) wasn’t even a part of the card at T-Mobile Arena. Now three days out from it, he sits in the co-main event opposite Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) who holds a win over him.
After 18 months out of action as he recovered from a knee injury and subsequent surgery, and then waited for the UFC to book him, Fiziev replaced the injured Dan Hooker.
