Rafael Fiziev is backing up the hype that surrounded him when he first arrived in the UFC.
In a standup war with Marc Diakiese on Saturday night at UFC Fight Island 2, Fiziev showcased brutal body kicks combined with some eye-popping defense that helped him secure the victory after three rounds. When it was over the judges scored the fight 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28 with Fiziev getting the unanimous decision.
“I win today but from God, everything I have, what God want, I’m happy for this,” Fiziev said following his win.
While Diakiese is well known for his flashy striking style, it was Fiziev who was making the bigger impact on the feet.