about 2 months ago

Rafael Fiziev Breaks Silence Following UFC Rio Fight Pullout vs. Charles Oliveira

Fiziev revealed he pulled out of UFC Rio vs. Oliveira due to a knee injury. “No surgery, but I can’t wrestle, can’t spar,” he said, noting recovery will take months. Fiziev admitted it hurt to miss a “dream fight in Brazil.”Meanwhile, #8 Mateusz Gamrot has stepped in and is now set to face Oliveira. The Brazilian looks to rebound after his KO loss to Topuria at UFC 317.