News about Rafael Fiziev

Justin Gaethje expects to retire from MMA in the next three years and is aware that receiving a punishment for too long. Since virtually every outing, 'The Highlight', who has been dubbed the most offensive man in the UFC, also receives post-fight compensation. But the epic battles will begin to take their toll, and Gaethje is fully aware that going into his thirties will pose long-term damage. 'It's just the fact of the matter that I would say, by 37, I would not be doing this anymore,' he told MMA Fighting.' I'm 34 years old now. Two to three years is a long time, but in the grand scheme of things, it isn't that long.'

WILL GRIFFEE AT THE O2 ARENA: Leon Edwards stunned the world by defeating Kamaru Usman last year to become the second British UFC champion in history. The 'Nigerian Nightmare' is out for exact revenge tonight, but it is facing a partisan home crowd positioned to roar on 'Rocky.' Their trilogy is at the top of a remarkable card, with Justin Gaethje versus Rafael Fiziev in the co-main event and British stars of the future scattered around the schedule. Follow along for live coverage of all the latest sporting events throughout the evening.

WILL GRIFFEE EDITOR: There are some fighters who command notice from the first seconds of a match to the last, and Justin Gaethje is at the top of the list. The highlight of 'The Highlight' is about the most apt word for the all-action American, who will appear in UFC London's co-main event on Saturday night. If you're watching at home, you won't be getting up from the couch for that extra beer. No one will be timing their toilet break for this one.

A huge number of viewers have expressed skepticism over UFC London's 'ridiculous' rise in volume, leading to a record number of complaints. Many that are tuning in are 'jumping out of their skin' every time the trail is spotted during breaks in coverage and are perplexed by the decision to crank up the volume. On March 18, BT Sport and the UFC 286 contest will be broadcast live, and they've been running regular advertisements ahead of the game. Viewers took to social media in their droves to express their displeasure with the unforeseen jolt when the deafening clip came on.

Rafael Fiziev says he is close to securing a big fight with top lightweight Justin Gaethje later this year. The rising star of Azerbaijan is now ranked No. 6 in the division, three spots below 'The Highlight,', who hasn't fought since losing to Charles Oliveira last year. According to Fiziev, the UFC is fighting the fight, and it could happen as soon as March. 'I'm not announcing anything, but the UFC has told us that I'll be fighting Justin Gaethje in March.' Fiziev told Captain Hardcore, 'I'm not announcing anything, but the UFC has promised us that I'll be combating him in March.'