UFC 286 video: Justin Gaethje, Rafael Fiziev faceoff ahead of lightweight showdown

LONDON – Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev got face to face one last time at Friday’s UFC 286 ceremonial weigh-ins.

Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje (23-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) takes on Fiziev (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) in the co-main event Saturday at The O2 in London. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and ESPN+.

The bout is one fans and analysts are expecting to compete for Fight of the Night, given Gaethje has 10 post-fight bonuses in 10 UFC fights, and Fiziev has five in seven UFC bouts.

Watch the video below to see the final faceoff between Gaethje and Fiziev.

Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev get one final look at each other before their co-main event at #UFC286.

Prediction? pic.twitter.com/FAWZ5FjJtl

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) March 17, 2023

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