UFC Vegas 44 (co-main event): Rafael Fiziev with a stunning spinning kick to finish Brad Riddell

UFC Vegas 44 (co-main event): Rafael Fiziev with a stunning spinning kick to finish Brad Riddell

Rafael Fiziev at UFC Vegas 44

The co-main event of UFC Vegas 44 is here with a spectacular lightweight matchup of Brad Riddell vs Rafael Fiziev.

UFC Vegas 44 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is headlined by a spectacular bantamweight fight between Rob Font and Jose Aldo. In the co-main event, UFC newcomer, Brad Riddell takes on Rafael Fiziev in an exciting three-round fight. Brad is three for three in his new promotion and is yet to be stopped in the UFC. The fighter will look to get a win against Fiziev and seep into the rankings.

Meanwhile, Rafael Fiziev is coming off a win against Bobby Green at UFC 265. Fiziev has a record of 10-1-0 in his MMA career. Like his opponent, Rafael is three for three in the UFC. UFC Vegas 44 will see one of the two undefeated UFC lightweights take their first loss in the promotion. Continue reading to see how the fight goes down.

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Rafael Fiziev knocks out Brad Riddell at UFC Vegas 44

Brad Riddell vs Rafael Fiziev UFC Vegas 44
Brad Riddell vs Rafael Fiziev

Round 1 A high kick to the torso by Fiziev. Riddell answers with his own kick. Riddell with a low kick followed by a right hand. A great exchange from the two fighters as Fiziev looks to hurt his teammate. A great counter-right hook from Fiziev. Body kicks pile up for Fiziev followed by a beautiful combination from Riddell.

Round 2 Fiziev with fast hands and Riddell shows his own. A lot of exchanges in the fight but neither of the fighter landed anything huge. Brad bleeding from his left eye region. Fiziev with a counter right again. Riddell goes for the clinch and then backs off from it. Both the fighters were bloodied and battered.

Round 3 The fight is very close but Fiziev looked very calm. Riddell with a huge takedown. Not long before Fiziev stands up. Huge body shot followed by a hook for Riddell. Rafael Fiziev throws a wheel kick to stun Riddell. And the fight is over. WHAT A KNOCKOUT!

Results: Rafael Fiziev def. Brad Riddell via TKO (wheel kick) – Round 3, 2:20

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