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2. Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev

Justin Gaethje. Photo via Instagram (@justin_gaethje)

The jab made the difference in the fight between elite lightweights Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev.

The effective lead straight punch is surprisingly often forgotten by MMA fighters, who rather throw single punches than setting up their combinations with a jab.

Fiziev started the high profile lightweight bout with great success, landing heavy shots, but when Gaethje implemented his effective left jab in the third round, he completely took over the fight.

The action packed co-main event turned out to deliver everything it expected and then some. After the final bell, Gaethje eventually stood as the winner via a hard-fought majority decision.