Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev Moved To UFC 272 Card

Rising UFC lightweight prospect Rafael Fiziev will now be facing Rafael dos Anjos on March 5 as part of the UFC 272 card instead of February 19 as originally planned.

MMA journalist Ariel Helwani was the first to report that Fiziev’s travel visa issues are what have pushed the fight back.

This bout could provide Fiziev with a test, going into the fourth and fifth rounds of a fight for the first time as a pro. It can also give him a chance to leap numerous spots up the busy and competitive lightweight rankings. He is currently positioned at #11 in the weight class and is set to take on dos Anjos, who is up at #6.

Fiziev On Five-Fight Run, Dos Anjos Returning

Fiziev is currently on a strong run up the lightweight division. He has attained five consecutive wins in the weight class, including two victories from last year.

Fiziev earned a stoppage win just last month, scoring a highlight-reel wheel kick knockout against Brad Riddell. Four months before then, he fought to a decision victory over veteran Bobby Green.

Previous victories saw him beat notable names like Marc Diakiese and Renato Moicano.

Fiziev joined the UFC roster in 2019. While he lost his UFC debut to Magomed Mustafaev, that bout continues to be his sole loss as a pro.

dos Anjos will be returning for his first bout since late 2020. He snapped a two-fight skid in his last outing, defeating short-notice opponent Paul Felder via split decision. He was previously scheduled to face Islam Makhachev on that date, but an injury stopped the fight from happening.

Do you see Rafael dos Anjos stopping the momentum of Rafael Fiziev?

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