What’s next for rising lightweight star Rafael Fiziev?

Rafael Fiziev and Beneil Dariush. Photo via Instagram: (@rafael_ataman_fiziev) and Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

After Saturday’s impressive KO-win over former champion RDA, Rafael Fiziev will most likely break into the top-10 of the stacked UFC lightweight division.

Click ”Next” to check out what could be next for Fiziev!

Justin Gaethje

Justin ”The Highlight” Gaethje. Photo: Jasen Vinlove – USA TODAY Sports

After Saturday’s win, it’s clear that Fiziev has his eyes on a fight with Justin ”The Highlight” Gaethje next.

”He’s dangerous. He’s a big challenge for me,” Fiziev said. ”He has a lot of chance to knock me out, and I have a lot of chance to knock him out. But yeah, that’s a good fight, for fans also.”

”He have shit kicks, but he has good power in his hands.”

Although, No. 3 ranked Gaethje could be a little high on the ladder at the moment, it would for sure be a interesting and entertaining fight.

Mateusz Gamrot

Mateusz Gamrot. Photo via Instagram: (@mateusz_gamrot)

Another very interesting fight would be No. 8 ranked Mateusz Gamrot. The well-rounded Polish fighter is a tough opponent for everyone in the deep lightweight division, and seems like the most logical next step for Fiziev.

Since losing his UFC-debut to Guram ”The Georgian Viking” Kutateladze back in October 2020, Gamrot has four straight wins. On June 25, he defeated the tough Arman Tsarukyan by unanimous decision.

Beneil Dariush

Beneil Dariush. Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

No. 6 ranked Beneil Dariush is also a very interesting opponent for Rafael Fiziev.

Dariush is currently on a seven-fight win streak but has not fought since May last year, when he defeated Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision. However, he was scheduled to face No. 4 ranked Islam Makhachev in February 26, but had to withdraw from the fight due to an ankle injury.

Dariush has no fight booked at the moment and a scrap with the rising contender Fiziev would make alot of sense.

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