Justin Gaethje Beats Rafael Fiziev by Unanimous Decision at UFC 313 in Rematch Fight

Justin Gaethje added another highlight to his resume with a unanimous decision win over Rafael Fiziev in the co-main event of UFC 313 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The two lightweights are known for putting on exciting fights and they didn’t waste time giving fans something to watch early in the first. Fiziev landed a surprise takedown that briefly gave him top position.

Gaethje got the fight back to the feet but a measured Fiziev still held the advantage in the first round. 

Gaethje was just getting started, though. The second round featured more frenetic exchanges and The Highlight was able to tag Fiziev with a few big shots before a massive uppercut scored a knockdown. 

The slugfest continued into the third round as the two lightweight reminded everyone how good their first fight was. Fiziev ramped up his volume with ripping body shots while Gaethje continued to have success with his uppercut. 

Ultimately, the third round provided another complex decision for the judges. 

The Highlight continues to be one of the most entertaining fighters in the game. Beating Fiziev for the second time in the last year only further cements that reputation.

The 36-year-old continues to build a resume towards a title shot. He lost to Max Holloway in his last bout, but has now won three of his last four with a knockout victory over Poirier in the aftermath of his first win over Poirier.

Gaethje was actually supposed to fight Dan Hooker on this card, but a hand injury that needed surgery for Hooker canceled that fight. Gaethje was willing to take on Fiziev in a rematch even though a loss could have tanked his chances at earning a title shot.

Obviously, a win over Fiziev keeps his name in that conversation and Gaehtje is hoping to get back in the cage as soon as he can.

“I’m 36 years old,” Gaethje said, per Ryan Harkness of MMA Mania. “If I don’t have to take time off, I don’t wanna take time off. But I really would not know the answer to that question until I see how injured or not injured I am on Saturday night, how much time I’ll need in between these camps.”

Gaethje might be getting to the age where retirement is a constant question, but he's also shown that he's still good enough to give the top of the division problems.