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Rafael Fiziev scored the signature win of his career Saturday night when he dropped Renato Moicano in the first round at UFC 256.
Fiziev (9-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) had an opportunity to show a bigger audience what he’s all about in his lightweight bout with Moicano (14-4-1 MMA, 6-4 UFC), who has shared the octagon with some of the biggest names in the sport.
A right hand followed by perfectly placed left hook spelled the end, as Fiziev loaded up and put Moicano down to the canvas at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Check out the replay below (via Twitter):
Lightweight has a new threat in @RafaelFiziev #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/nET3H8zMu8
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
After the breakthrough performance and third consecutive UFC win, Fiziev sent a message to the rest of the 155-pound weight class.
“I’m tired from this camp, I want to go back home and rest,” Fiziev said in his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan. “I want to say to everyone in my division, train more. Train hard … I’m coming.”
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