LAS VEGAS — The list of contenders in the lightweight division keeps growing. The latest to establish himself as a bona fide contender is Rafael Fiziev, who knocked out ex-champion Rafael dos Anjos 18 seconds into the final round Saturday at Apex in the main event of UFC Vegas 58.
The next step for him, Fiziev said, is to determine who the best Rafael is. So, of course, when asked in the Octagon who he wants next, he called out tennis superstar Rafael Nadal.
If Nadal saw his fight with dos Anjos, he’d be wise to stay as far away from Fiziev as possible.