Result
Justin GaethjeDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeJason Herzog
Details(29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
Elo swing+8Justin Gaethje (1837 → 1845)-11Rafael Fiziev (1726 → 1715)
DateMar 8, 2025
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueT-Mobile Arena
BroadcastPPV
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W
The Highlight | 28-5-0Justin Gaethje
L
Ataman | 14-5-0Rafael Fiziev
Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Jason Herzog
Details :(29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
Justin Gaethje
Elo1869Elite
3Y trend1853 → 1869
AwardFight of the Night
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Rafael Fiziev
Elo1731Good
3Y trend1726 → 1731
What changed?
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Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Justin Gaethje won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Justin Gaethje led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Justin GaethjeRafael Fiziev
Elo edge
Justin Gaethje1869+14 last move
Rafael Fiziev1731+20 last move
Why they are ranked here
Justin Gaethje#1 of 422 active Lightweight fighters · 1869 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tony Ferguson (rated 1821 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Charles Oliveira (rated 1832 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +30 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 20 ahead of #2 Usman Nurmagomedov.
Rafael Fiziev#43 of 422 active Lightweight fighters · 1731 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Renato Moicano (rated 1673 at the time): +29.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Mauricio Ruffy (rated 1706 at the time): -21.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -11 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #42 George Staines, 3 ahead of #44 Axel Sola.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Justin GaethjevsRafael Fiziev
Control time
1:32vs0:40
Total strikes
98vs81
Sig. strikes
72vs68
Takedowns
0vs2
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Justin GaethjeKO/TKO leads 75% of wins
Rafael FizievKO/TKO leads 64% of wins
Common opponents
Charles OliveiraJustin Gaethje: loss · Submission (Rear Naked Choke) · May 7, 2022Rafael Fiziev: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Oct 11, 2025
Round stats
Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC 313 : PEREIRA VS ANKALAEV. Justin Gaethje defeated Rafael Fiziev by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev quick answers
Who won Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev?
Justin Gaethje won Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev on?
Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev is listed on UFC 313 : PEREIRA VS ANKALAEV.
What are the records for Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev?
Justin Gaethje enters with a 28-5-0 record and Rafael Fiziev enters with a 14-5-0 record.
What division is Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev?
Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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