UFC lightweight Rafael Fiziev has hinted at a potential move to the featherweight division.
Fiziev, currently ranked No. 11 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie lightweight rankings, sparked speculation about changing divisions following his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 313. Despite stepping in on short notice to replace an injured Dan Hooker, Fiziev is contemplating a significant career shift.
Historically, fighters have experienced varying degrees of success when changing weight classes. While the outcome of such a move is unpredictable, especially for a top contender like Fiziev, the question remains: would transitioning to featherweight be a wise decision?
If Fiziev does decide to move down, what potential matchups could be the most exciting? Is a featherweight title within his reach?
MMA Junkie’s Brian “Goze” Garcia, Danny Segura, Nolan King, and host “Gorgeous” George delve into Fiziev’s prospects in the featherweight division.
Watch their discussion in the video above, and catch the full episode of “Spinning Back Clique” on YouTube.
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