Face Off! ‘Ataman’ Stares Down ‘Gamer’ In Vegas!

Top 10 lightweight contenders Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot came face-to-face at the conclusion of the UFC Vegas 79 early (and official) weigh ins on Fri. morning, just one day in front of their five-round, 155-pound headliner this Sat. night (Sept. 23, 2023) on ESPN+ from inside the promotion’s APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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“We are totally different styles and that’s why it’s very interesting [fight] for me also,” Fiziev said during the UFC Vegas 79 media day. “All my life I learn how to stop wrestlers, how to defend takedowns and continue in the standup.”

“He’s a real dangerous opponent,” Gamrot added. “A high-level, world-class striker. But I believe I am better all around fighter. To be honest, I don’t care because of course I have much respect for Rafael, but my wrestling skills kill every striker.”

We’ll find out on Sat. night.

Here’s a look at the featherweight co-main event between Bryce Mitchell and Dan Ige:

Nothing left to do now except fight.

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