“A threat to all 155lbs”, Henry Cejudo enthusiastic by Rafael Fiziev’s performance against Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC Vegas


“A threat to all 155lbs”, Henry Cejudo enthusiastic by Rafael Fiziev’s performance against Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC Vegas

Rafael Fiziev and Henry Cejudo

Among many who saw Fiziev’s performance and heralded him as a threat to the lightweights was Henry Cejudo. Defeating former UFC Lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos, let alone finishing him, is no simple task. Rafael Fiziev, on the other hand, performed admirably when he fought Rafael dos Anjos in his debut main event appearance at UFC.

Rafael Fiziev and Rafael dos Anjos fought five rounds in the main event of UFC Vegas 58. In a career-changing victory, he finished the Brazilian with a left hook in the first seconds of the fifth round. Following shots were hardly necessary for referee Mark Smith to step in.

Many MMA fans were dissatisfied with the bout’s ending, believing that the referee had stopped it too soon, with some even voicing their discontent on social media and arguing that the fight should have gone on longer. Despite the cheers of spectators still resonating, Rafael dos Anjos feels this was not the case. He tells in an interview backstage, “I don’t think so. I gotta re-watch the tape but I don’t think so. He won fair and square.”

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“An elite fight”, Henry Cejudo weighs in on the Rafael Fiziev-Rafael dos Anjos battle

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Despite his present desire to return to the octagon, Henry has always been a supporter of the sport. He has been nothing but welcoming to the newcomers, even recognising their skills, demonstrating that he has a keen eye for new faces.

Henry was undoubtedly observing their battle from the start. Between their fights, Cejudo took to Twitter to express his thoughts on the ongoing battle. He appears to be praising the two combatants when he says, “Awesome for two rounds. This is a elite fight #mainevent.”

Following the battle, Henry Cejudo had formed an opinion on Fiziev’s abilities and headed to Twitter to share his thoughts. While applauding the fighter, he displays a caution notice, saying, “Fiziev is super dangerous. Good striking, cardio and takedown defense.This is dude is a threat to all 155lbs!”

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