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Rafael Fiziev wants BMF title with UFC lightweight belt too far away
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Key Points:
- Rafael Fiziev, a lightweight contender with a 14-5 MMA record, believes a UFC belt fight is possible but not for the undisputed lightweight title held by Justin Gaethje.
- After his TKO win over Manuel Torres at UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku, Fiziev expressed interest in competing for the "Baddest Motherf*cker" (BMF) belt, currently held by Charles Oliveira.
- Fiziev was previously scheduled to fight Oliveira for the BMF belt in October 2025 but withdrew due to injury; now healthy, he sees Oliveira as a potential next opponent.
- Fiziev emphasized the importance of defense in his recent fight, following his corner's advice to keep his left hand high and chin down to avoid Torres' powerful punches.
- The victory marked a comeback for Fiziev after his KO loss to Mauricio Ruffy earlier in the year, showing his resilience and strategic adjustments in the octagon.
