Rafael Fiziev, who has been sidelined for a while, expressed his frustration at not receiving fight opportunities during a media day event leading up to UFC 313. After recovering from a knee injury sustained in 2023, he actively sought to remain in shape, expecting callouts from the UFC. His chance to fight again arose when Dan Hooker withdrew from a match with Justin Gaethje, allowing Fiziev to step in for a rematch to avenge a previous loss. He embraced the challenge, highlighting his readiness and eagerness to compete.
"All this time, I'm waiting [for] the fights, waiting [for] some callouts, and I see nobody. So I made my decision, I have to look [at] my weight..."
"If you have some message from the UFC, don't ask me, I'll say yes for you for everybody. Just don't ask me, say yes, I'm ready for it."
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